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State count tops 25,000 as 734 new cases logged Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases increased Wednesday by 734, the second-highest number added in a single day. by Andy Davis - July 9, 2020

Woman shot by Springdale police officer arrested Sina Doctor, the woman who was shot by a Springdale police officer after she pointed a shotgun at him, was arrested in connection with the incident. by Tom Sissom - July 9, 2020

Northwest Arkansas school districts weighing mask mandates At least a few Northwest Arkansas school districts are proposing to make face coverings a requirement to attend school this fall. by Dave Perozek - July 9, 2020

Fayetteville board expresses dire covid testing situation Northwest Arkansas is in a "crisis situation" regarding testing for covid-19, members of the city's board of health heard Wednesday. by Stacy Ryburn - July 9, 2020

Paper delivery in Benton County delayed Home delivery of Thursday's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Benton County is delayed this morning. Subscribers can find updated stories in... July 9, 2020

Jail virus tests off in Pulaski County LITTLE ROCK -- Pulaski County jail officials have abandoned a plan to conduct weekly rounds of coronavirus testing of detainees at the state's largest county ja... by Joseph Flaherty - July 9, 2020

Sanchez to seek reelection to Bentonville City Council Octavio Sanchez announced Wednesday he'll seek reelection to the City Council. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 9, 2020

Fire Department hosts annual donation dinner The Fire department will host its annual donation dinner Saturday at the fire house. by Marc Hayot - July 9, 2020

Welcome Center opens The Arkansas Welcome Center opened its doors to local and out of state travelers. by Marc Hayot - July 9, 2020

Siloam Springs city board passes mask resolution The city Board of Directors passed a resolution Tuesday encouraging residents to wear face masks in public and businesses to require it of their patrons. by Marc Hayot - July 9, 2020

Blood drive remembering Cody Pickering set for July 10 Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will host a blood drive in remembrance of Cody Pickering from 12-6 p.m. Friday in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Bloo... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 9, 2020

Under the sea A crab, an octopus, shark, jellyfish, sea turtle and seahorses are brightening the City Park beside the splash pad. by Annette Beard - July 9, 2020

The state in brief Jail officers find inmate dead in cell July 9, 2020

Case of Little Rock mayor’s brother detailed In a series of events involving multiple law enforcement agencies Monday, the brother of the Little Rock mayor left a hospital where he had been transported af... by Joseph Flaherty - July 9, 2020

Barr to meet with Arkansas officials, business leaders WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr is traveling to Little Rock for meetings Thursday, it was announced today. by Frank E. Lockwood - July 8, 2020