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U.S. deaths from covid hit 1 million, less than two and a half years into outbreak The U.S. death toll from covid-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration. by The Associated Press 27 minutes ago

3 hopefuls vie for GOP nod in House race U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is squaring off against two challengers in the Republican primary for Arkansas' 1st Congressional District this month. by Ryan Tarinelli 4 hours, 1 minute ago

Police: Man held in Buffalo rampage targeted Black people BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The white 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket researched the local demographics and arrived a day in advance to conduct reconnaissance with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible, officials said Sunday. by Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 4 hours ago

Storms in Arkansas leave 2 hurt, thousands without power Two people were injured Sunday after a tree fell on a vehicle in Russellville during storms that also uprooted trees, damaged a home and left thousands of Arkansans without power, the National Weather Service said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 56 minutes ago

Bentonville expecting new hotel downtown BENTONVILLE -- Another lodging option is coming to downtown. by Mike Jones 4 hours, 15 minutes ago

Longtime legislator faces political newcomer for Arkansas House District 77 seat A political newcomer who was inspired to run for Arkansas House District 77 after watching what transpired in the legislature in 2021 faces an incumbent who has spent six terms in the House in the Democratic primary race. by Stephen Simpson 4 hours, 6 minutes ago

Biden offers logistics support to ease formula shortage President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula, as the administration works to bring the largest domestic plant back on line after it was shut down early this year due to safety issues. by The Associated Press 43 minutes ago

Kingsland water tower shot; silhouette of Johnny Cash struck in sensitive spot One of Johnny Cash's hit songs, "Don't Take Your Guns to Town," is about a man being urged to leave his guns at home, but the man in the song doesn't listen, and someone is still not listening. by Richard Ledbetter Special to The Commercial 1 day, 2 hours ago

Sweden ends neutrality, joins Finland in seeking NATO berth Sweden's prime minister announced Monday that Sweden will join Finland in seeking NATO membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. by The Associated Press 2 hours, 41 minutes ago

Hogs’ run on runs over: Shutout a first by a SEC team in 92 games FAYETTEVILLE -- For the first time in 92 games against an SEC opponent, the University of Arkansas baseball team was shut out. by Bob Holt 4 hours, 16 minutes ago

Auditor questions Arkansas governor, attorney general about implementation of 2% raises for employees An auditor for Arkansas Legislative Audit on Friday questioned Gov. Asa Hutchinson's and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's implementation of 2% raises for employees who are paid at their maximum-authorized salaries. by Michael R. Wickline

Latest on coronavirus

Arkansas’ active covid cases rise by 67 to highest total since early March Covid-19 cases continued to rise Sunday with the most active cases since early March, according to Arkansas Department of Health data. by Teresa Moss 4 hours, 13 minutes ago

7 million see covid hang on at length; families strained by slow recovery At least 7 million people in the United States, by one estimate, are unable to work full time or have had to scale back their work because of long covid-19, which is defined as when covid-19 symptoms persist weeks, months or even years after the initial onset of an infection. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 1 day, 2 hours ago

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