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Cop impersonator sought in Paragould, police say Paragould police warned that a man driving a Dodge Charger may be impersonating law enforcement. by Eric Besson - August 10, 2020

State police: Crashes on Arkansas roads kill 4 Four people died in separate crashes on Arkansas roads, including a Branson, Mo., man who was killed after crashing a Polaris Ranger Saturday afternoon, trooper... by Eric Besson - August 10, 2020

Cotton among 11 U.S. politicians, heads of organizations sanctioned by China BEIJING — China on Monday announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

New virus cases taper off to 572 in Sunday total Nine more deaths reported on Sunday brought the human toll of the covid-19 outbreak to 544 in Arkansas, according to the state Department of Health. by Joseph Flaherty - August 10, 2020

Virus can't stop show, teachers say; masks, distance pose special challenges for state's choirs, bands Performing arts educators around the state are expressing some trepidation and uncertainty about how to move forward. by Dale Ellis - August 10, 2020

Colleges in Arkansas firm up plans for covid-19; testing, tracing among concerns Plans for covid-19 testing and contact tracing are emerging at Arkansas' college campuses as students have begun moving in for the first on-campus coursework si... by Emily Walkenhorst - August 10, 2020

Judicial, highway pension systems log investor gains Amid turbulent stock markets, the Arkansas State Highway Employees Retirement System's investments gained $19 million in value to reach $1.4 billion in the fisc... by Michael R. Wickline - August 10, 2020

Marker's destroyer is back in custody; incidents noted at State Hospital Michael Tate Reed II, the man who destroyed the original Ten Commandments monument at the Capitol three years ago, is in the Arkansas State Hospital in Little R... by John Lynch - August 10, 2020

Officers in Little Rock see challenges for academy The Little Rock Police Academy began a new cycle with an incoming recruit class preparing to start and recruiters beginning to advertise for the next class. ... by William Sanders - August 10, 2020

Pay raises proposed for elected officials, city workers in North Little Rock North Little Rock is prepared to give 2% salary increases to full-time city employees and elected officials, including City Council members, as a reward for the... by Stephen Simpson - August 10, 2020

2 counties note property values' rise in reappraisal cycle FORT SMITH -- Sebastian and Logan counties experienced noticeable increases in property values when compared with five years ago. by Thomas Saccente - August 10, 2020

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Math, science, arts school students return to campus HOT SPRINGS -- The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts had an elongated "move-in day" over the course of Friday, Saturday and Sunday to get i... by John Anderson - August 10, 2020

POLICE BEAT: Police say drugs found in woman's purse | Sleeping driver said to face drug charge Police: Drugs found by Joseph Flaherty - August 10, 2020

Turnout low so far in election on Bethel Heights annexation Voting turnout has been slow in both Benton and Washington counties as residents of both cities decide whether Springdale will annex Bethel Heights. by Laurinda Joenks - August 10, 2020