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HIGH PROFILE: Like his ancestors before him, Louis Cella runs Oaklawn, the family business since 1916 It’s a little over two weeks from opening day at Oaklawn Jockey Club as a dozen or so horses are put through workouts on the mile-long track. Some trot by ligh... by Sean Clancy - January 20, 2019

LET'S TALK: Why do we sometimes delight in another's misfortune? Schadenfreude! Sounds like the title and refrain of some German drinking song. It's not. It's the name for a rather naughty thing: getting our jollies from oth... by Helaine R. Williams Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - January 20, 2019

Son's surgery impetus for soiree's co-chairmen Erin Carter's pregnancy with her second child was normal, so nothing prepared her and her husband, John, for the terror they faced when Jayce was born with a li... by Rachel O'Neal - January 20, 2019

Seasonal salutations Arkansas Cadets and Midshipmen -- young men and women studying at one of the five military service academies -- were honored at the All Academies Holiday Celebr... by Cary Jenkins - January 20, 2019

She had to move away for neighbor to fall for her Eric Higgins fell in love with the girl next door -- but only after she moved out of state. by Kimberly Dishongh - January 20, 2019

Dear Abby: Dad needs to tell daughter about his DUI as a teenager DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, I went out for a night of social drinking with friends. After consuming several drinks, I made the mistake of thinking I could driv... by Abigail Van Buren - January 20, 2019

Ex-Etiquette Q My boyfriend has a 10-year-old daughter who I am quite close to. He has made it very clear to her that we are together and that we love each other very much, ... by Jann Blackstone - January 20, 2019

Pass the trophies Desmond Howard was already pondering what he'd do in the end zone when, as a University of Michigan player in a 1991 game against Ohio State, he was running dow... by Helaine Williams - January 20, 2019

Food jobs trainees do dinner, a movie Dressed in pristine white jackets embroidered with their names, students in the Food Jobs Work program served heavy hors d'oeuvres and appetizers at a reception... by Cary Jenkins - January 20, 2019

Button or not button? Either way acceptable Q I enjoy reading your advice about men's clothing. Now, I have a question for you. I am getting married this spring and just bought a tuxedo for the occasion. ... by LOIS FENTON - January 20, 2019

Engagements Lindsey Horton, daughter of Mona Horton of Little Rock and Mark Horton of St. Charles, Mo., and Justin Carney, son of Lori and Chris Carney of Ward; May 11. January 20, 2019

Anniversaries Wanda and Don Harold Crow of Little Rock will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Jan. 23, 1959. She is the former Wanda Britton a... January 20, 2019

Low Key Arts shows shorts in 12th annual film festival Arkansas Shorts, A Night of Short Film, featured 47 films from around the world on Jan. 5 at the Malco Theater. The film festival -- hosted by Low Key Arts -- ... by Cary Jenkins - January 20, 2019

"Scrublands" author covers small town murder from a journalist's perspective There's this idea floating around that you shouldn't keep more than 30 books in your house. by Philip Martin - January 20, 2019

VIP party lauds sponsors of Chocolate Fantasy Ball Major sponsors of the Chocolate Fantasy Ball benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas were treated with a VIP party Jan. 10 at the Little Rock Mar... by Rachel O'Neal - January 20, 2019