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Sixth person dies from virus in state; cases rise to 426 The number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 426, and an additional person has died as a result of the virus, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Sunday. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago
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Tornado in Jonesboro injures 22, officials say; curfew remains in effect Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that he signed a proclamation declaring Jonesboro a disaster area after Saturday night’s tornado that injured 22 people. by Joe Flaherty 9 hrs. ago

Specter of 100K-plus virus deaths as Trump seeks reopening WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., his foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic. by The Associated Press 13 hrs. ago

Trump backs travel advisory for 3 states hit hard by virus President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hot spots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a "strong Travel Advisory" be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 16 hrs. ago

State’s partnership with PBS to turn TVs into classrooms Arkansas PBS and the state Department of Education are partnering to use the internet to deliver lessons to prekindergarten- through eighth-grade students at a time when schools remain closed in hopes of stemming the rapid transmission of the coronavirus. by Jeannie Roberts 16 hrs. ago

HIGH PROFILE: Dr. C.D. Williams is ‘the father of modern cardiovascular surgery’ in Arkansas Dr. C.D. Williams is as modest as he is amicable -- not only soft-spoken but plain-spoken. As he moves through the hospital during a recent weekday, he engages in warm exchanges with staff and others. It's easy to see why Williams is so popular. An old-school farmer with a sixth-grade education would be comfortable with him. by Helaine Williams 16 hrs. ago

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Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications 9 hrs. ago

Arkansas cases top 400; lab work lags as supplies dearth foils tests access 15 hrs. ago

State looks at easing laws on nursing home staffing 15 hrs. ago

Disease maintains its grim march; small towns, big cities face growing peril 15 hrs. ago

Easter deadline called unlikely; it’s more a hope than reality, state’s D.C. lawmakers say 16 hrs. ago

Arkansas’ health secretary called right man for the time 16 hrs. ago

Arkansas colleges establish policies for virus 16 hrs. ago

Loss of polling site will aid Jefferson County incumbent, JP challenger says 16 hrs. ago

FDA to telework until at least May 19 hrs. ago

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After tornado, Arkansas State cancels Monday classes In his statement, Arkansas State Chancellor Kelly Damphousse acknowledged that canceling online instruction "may seem strange," but he noted that tornado damage in Jonesboro affected some staff and students directly, that others were volunteering to help clean up, and that "all internet providers have lost significant capacity in Jonesboro." by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 4 hrs. ago

Suspect surrenders to police in LR shooting death Keith Farr Jr., 31, turned himself in to Little Rock police, saying his firearm was used in self-defense. by William Sanders 9 hrs. ago

ALL-ARKANSAS PREPS BASKETBALL TEAMS: The state's best See a list of the All-Arkansas Preps basketball teams. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 13 hrs. ago

Tornado rips through Jonesboro; 6 injuries, significant damage reported, officials say A tornado Saturday afternoon slammed into Jonesboro, injuring at least a half-dozen people and causing significant damage. The mayor imposed a curfew Saturday night to expedite search-and-rescue efforts. by Joseph Flaherty, Jeannie Roberts, William Sanders, Stephen Simpson 15 hrs. ago

PAPER TRAILS: Arkansan new series' rebel teen An Arkansas actress is bringing a spark to Little Fires Everywhere, the new Hulu series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. by Sean Clancy 16 hrs. ago

Civil-rights icon Lowery dies at 98 The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country's first black president and echoed the call for "justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream" in America. Lowery, 98, died Friday at home in Atlanta while surrounded by family members, they said in a statement. by The Associated Press

Coburn, ex-U.S. senator from Oklahoma, dies Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, the conservative Oklahoma family doctor known for railing against federal earmarks, died early Saturday at age 72. by SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press

Pittman thinking big on O-line Arkansas coach Sam Pittman knows offensive line play, and plans to tap into his stock in trade as a key step in rebuilding the program. by Tom Murphy 20 hrs. ago

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Burglaries The following burglaries are from reports collected from the Little Rock and North Little Rock police departments. The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place. Cammack Village data are not included.

Police beat Woman hit by car; police ID suspect by William Sanders

Teen is sought in Blytheville slaying Blytheville police were searching Saturday night for a teenager in connection with a slaying Friday, according to a police report. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

70-year-old charged in slaying of spouse A White Hall woman has been arrested in the shooting death of her husband March 21 after a domestic dispute, according to the Jefferson County sheriff's office. by Dale Ellis

Little Rock man shot, injured by unidentified assailant A Little Rock man was shot and injured Saturday morning, according to a Little Rock Police Department report. by William Sanders

Second arrest made in College Station slaying Steve Cokley III, 19, was arrested Saturday and charged with felony attempted capital murder and felony aggravated assault in the shooting death of Corenthia Davie, 32, of Little Rock. by William Sanders

Police ID man, 31, found fatally shot in Little Rock home Police on Saturday named the victim of a fatal shooting Friday morning in Little Rock and announced a person of interest in the case has been arrested. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette