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Lauding 'force' against protests, Sen. Cotton raises profile Freshman Sen. Tom Cotton has risen to the ranks of potential 2024 Republican presidential contenders by making all the right enemies. By lining up behind Presid... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

J.C. Penney closing 154 stores, including four in Arkansas J.C. Penney said Thursday that it will start closing 154 of its stores next week in what it is calling the first phase of its efforts to shrink its footprint. F... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Car strikes 3 in Springdale backyard, killing 1; driver arrested, police say A 62-year-old woman was killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a Springdale backyard and struck them, ... by Josh Snyder - June 5, 2020

U.S. unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3% The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened thei... by The Associated Press - June 5, 2020

Benton County reports more coronavirus deaths Two more Benton County residents have died of covid-19, according to the coroner. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - June 5, 2020

Phase 2 start by region said to be possible; number of state virus cases up 358 Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he's considering a regional approach to further opening the state's economy as new coronavirus cases continue to surge in... by Andy Davis, Jeannie Roberts - June 5, 2020

Crystal Bridges, Momentary open Saturday Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary open to members Saturday and the public next week with restrictions because of covid-19. by Becca Martin-Brown - June 5, 2020

Fayetteville City Council approves Hughmount annexation Past agreements from 2012 to 2014 with the city prompted the landowners to seek annexation. by Stacy Ryburn - June 5, 2020

Students' project earns $50,000 for Springdale school A group of George Junior High School students earned $50,000 for their school in a national contest encouraging teens to solve challenges in their community. by Dave Perozek - June 5, 2020

PHOTO GALLERY: Social connecting campaign, Razorback wood sculpture, mobile food pantry Friday's photo gallery includes photos of Crystal Bridges' social connecting campaign, a craftsman working on a huge Razorback wood sculpture and a food bank mo... June 5, 2020

The state in brief Police investigate Little Rock slaying June 5, 2020

Yurachek: Razorback athlete tests positive for covid-19 An athlete at the University of Arkansas has tested positive for covid-19, according to a statement from UA athletics director Hunter Yurachek. by Matt Jones - June 4, 2020

Harmful algae found at Lake Fayetteville A harmful algae bloom was found Tuesday at Lake Fayetteville, according to a city news release. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - June 4, 2020

State’s coronavirus cases rise by 358; considering regional shifts to next phase, governor says Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he is considering a regional approach to further lifting of restrictions in the state as new covid-19 cases soar in Northwest ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - June 4, 2020

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another maj... by The Associated Press - June 4, 2020