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Gun background checks smash records amid coronavirus fears Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans worried about their safety du... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81 Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including " Lean on Me, " "Lovely Day" and "Ain't No S... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

Arkansas lawmakers to meet again amid coronavirus outbreak Arkansas lawmakers will meet as planned for this year's legislative session amid the coronavirus outbreak, but leaders hope to wrap up work in less than two wee... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

Stocks pull lower after wavering earlier; crude oil climbs Stocks are falling in midday trading Friday, putting Wall Street on track for its third losing week in the last four. But the day's and the week's losses are mi... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

Governor to take ventilators for NYC as hospitals buckle With coronavirus deaths climbing rapidly in New York, the state's governor announced Friday he will use his authority to take ventilators and protective gear fr... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

U.S. sheds most jobs in a decade, ending record hiring streak A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade, as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs because of the viral o... by The Associated Press - April 3, 2020

UA allows students pass/no credit choice The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will allow undergraduate students to choose a pass/no credit grading option after receiving letter grades for their spr... April 3, 2020

U.S. closes Buffalo National River The Buffalo National River has been temporarily closed in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. by Bill Bowden - April 3, 2020

Governor insists stay-home order not remedy for state Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday continued to resist calls for a statewide stay-at-home order as the deaths of two more Arkansans from the coronavirus infection ... by Andy Davis - April 3, 2020

Meals getting to hungry residents in Northwest Arkansas People who need a meal can still get one from churches and organizations, but in most instances, it'll have to be to-go. by Stacy Ryburn - April 3, 2020

Rogers farmers market will not open May 2 The Downtown Rogers Farmers Market will not open May 2 to help prevent the spread of covid-19, according to a news release from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber o... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - April 3, 2020

End in sight for completing Interstate 49 around Bella Vista Missouri highway officials approved a plan to complete their remaining portion of the Bella Vista Bypass, also known as the Interstate 49 Missouri/Arkansas Con... by Ron Wood - April 3, 2020

Lowell cancels Mudtown Days festival The city canceled the annual Mudtown Days festival set for June 12 and 13 to help prevent the spread of covid-19, according to a statement Thursday from the cit... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - April 3, 2020

Northwest Arkansas arrest roundup A roundup of arrests in Washington and Benton counties April 3, 2020

Benton County marriage licenses Roundup of marriage licenses issued in Benton County by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette - April 3, 2020