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Butterfield Overland Trail heads toward historic status SPRINGDALE -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman has filed a bill to make the 3,000-mile Butterfield Overland Trail a national historic trail. by Bill Bowden 35 mins. ago

State's covid-19 cases top 50,000; deaths rise by 11 Arkansas surpassed 50,000 cases of covid-19 on Monday, a benchmark that Gov. Asa Hutchinson said was the result of an unacceptably high plateau of infections over the past month. by John Moritz 24 mins. ago

Union: Delay on-site classes Carol Fleming, president of the Arkansas Education Association -- the state's largest teachers union -- told a legislative education caucus Monday that it is unsafe for schools to resume on-campus instruction until the state is better able to contain the spread of the covid-19 disease. by Cynthia Howell 27 mins. ago

NWACC prepares for school year BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College is preparing to start the school year with covid-19 precautions in place. by Alex Golden 4 hrs. ago

Food truck plaza planned near Centennial Park in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE -- Cyclists will be able to drop in for a bite on their way to the in-development Centennial Park. by Stacy Ryburn 4 hrs. ago

Kids learn to paddleboard BELLA VISTA -- A silent, youthful armada headed recently toward the boat launch at Lake Avalon. by LYNN ATKINS BELLA VISTA WEEKLY 4 hrs. ago

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New virus cases taper off to 572 in Sunday total 21 hrs. ago

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VIDEO: Arkansas governor discusses school reopening on Fox News Gov. Asa Hutchinson discussed reopening schools and invited the National Rifle Association to Arkansas Saturday on Fox News. by David Wilson

Rogers leadership gives Boozman preview of school opening plan Leadership shared a glimpse of the School District's fall opening plan with U.S. Sen. John Boozman during his visit Friday to Northside Elementary. by Mary Jordan

State tops 1,000 new coronavirus cases for third time, reports 6 more deaths Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 1,011 — the third-highest one-day increase since the start of the pandemic, and the third time cases have risen by more than 1,000 in a single day. by Andy Davis

Flu shots stressed this year; virus cases rise 735 To prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with patients this fall and winter, Arkansas health officials Thursday emphasized the importance of getting a flu shot and taking steps -- such as wearing a mask -- that can prevent transmission of both the coronavirus and the flu. by Andy Davis

State revenue office in Fayetteville closed after covid exposure Covid-19 has closed the state revenue office in Fayetteville until further notice, and other local offices have shortened their hours, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. by Ron Wood

State records 735 new virus cases; death toll rises by 7 Arkansas recorded 735 new cases of covid-19 Thursday, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero said, as well as seven more deaths from the virus, bringing the toll to 515. by Nyssa Kruse

State says on-site schooling required Citing the Arkansas Constitution's requirement for the state to offer students an adequate education, state officials said Wednesday that most schools must offer in-person instruction five days a week during the school year that starts later this month. by Andy Davis, Dale Ellis, Cynthia Howell

State guidance forces change to Fayetteville school opening plan The Arkansas Department of Education provided guidance Wednesday impacting the School District's school opening plan. by Mary Jordan

State sees 912 new virus cases, 18 more deaths; interim health chief tapped to fill post Arkansas recorded 912 new cases of covid-19, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday, as well as 18 more deaths of infected patients. by Nyssa Kruse

Open schools remain goal, governor says Despite warnings from top federal public health officials, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday stuck by his goal of having schools across the state reopen to in-classroom instruction later this month. by Andy Davis

Board approves Bentonville school opening plan The Bentonville School Board unanimously approved the opening plan for schools Tuesday at a special meeting. by Mary Jordan

State sees 784 new virus cases; death toll rises by 15 Arkansas tallied 784 new cases of covid-19 Tuesday as deaths attributed to the virus rose by 15 and hospitalizations reached a new high, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. by Eric Besson

Governor: Don't relax virus caution Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned Monday that no area of the state should be "relaxed" toward his administration's public health guidelines, as active cases of coronavirus remained near the state's high-water mark. by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts

VIDEO: Virus cases rise by 787 in Arkansas, governor warns no area of state should be ‘relaxed’ Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials will provide an update on Arkansas' covid-19 response at 1:30 p.m. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Schools seek aid with web in North Little Rock The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub will help the North Little Rock School District navigate hurdles posed by the covid-19 pandemic during the coming school year by providing education and training, as well extra programming for kids. by Stephen Simpson

High school athletes get go-ahead for practices Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday told the state's high school athletes to grab their helmets and be ready for practice, even as the state's daily count of coronavirus cases jumped by 752 and deaths from the virus rose by 11. by Jeannie Roberts

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Kids learn to paddleboard BELLA VISTA -- A silent, youthful armada headed recently toward the boat launch at Lake Avalon. by LYNN ATKINS BELLA VISTA WEEKLY 4 hrs. ago

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Summertime treats await on Kings River Wise river rats will testify paddlers can float any river during summer. It all depends how much they want to walk. by Flip Putthoff

Registration open for permit dove hunt The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for its private land dove hunting program through Saturday. There are five private fields across the state in the program. Game and Fish also has public fields where no permit is needed. by Arkansas Game and Fish

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Loop offers drive on the wild side Among all scenes plentiful in the Ozarks are rocks, trails, rivers, lakes and scenic drives. by Flip Putthoff

Mystical Moab: Utah sojourn a balm for body and spirit My travels have taken me to the World's Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, Kan., and to the World's Largest Cedar Bucket near Oxford, Miss., but the acme of greatness is the World's Largest Fishing Fly at Dutch John, Utah. by Bryan Hendricks

ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: If you get lost, come on home to Green River Trout fishing in Utah is like dubbing your image into a Trout Unlimited postcard. by Bryan Hendricks

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