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Heavy rain prompts flash flood emergency, warnings in parts of state The National Weather Service said a flash flood emergency is in effect for southern Pike and southern Clark counties as heavy rain continued to move through the area. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 1 hr. ago

Duck call takes quack at acclaim: Arkansas company shows off products at White House event Before the band played "Hail to the Chief" on Monday, White House dignitaries were able to enjoy the sound of another finely crafted instrument -- a genuine Arkansas duck call. by Frank E. Lockwood 1 hr. ago

4 lawmakers from state weigh in on Trump's remarks As President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on four minority-group congresswomen, four members of the Arkansas delegation called for greater civility. by Frank E. Lockwood 50 mins. ago

New application points to Trader Joe's development in west Little Rock A new application points to development of a Trader Joe’s in west Little Rock. by Josh Snyder 16 hrs. ago

Little Rock School District shuffles leaders as resignations, new positions open slots Little Rock School District officials on Monday announced leadership changes that are planned for some of their schools. by Cynthia Howell 1 hr. ago

PAGES FROM THE PAST: 1891 The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reprinting from its archives one page a day from each of the 200 years since the first issue of The Arkansas Gazette appeared Nov. 20, 1819. We chose these pages for reasons that range from historic significance to how legible we can make the antique ink. What was printed in these old pages reflects our history but not necessarily our values today. Updated 6 hrs. ago

PODCAST: Arkansas firm participates in White House event, benefits for flood victims, Trader Joe's renovation paperwork filed + more Tune in here + learn how to get the daily report on your Smart Speaker. Updated 2 hrs. ago

‘The Pink House’ in Conway has helped countless young people find their way. Now a GoFundMe campaign aims to help the house. In Conway, 1605 Robinson Ave. is known as "The Pink House." by Kimberly Dishongh 1 hr. ago

President doubles down on feud with lawmakers President Donald Trump on Monday amplified his rhetoric against Democrats in Congress, criticizing a group of lawmakers and describing comments by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as racist. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS Updated 6 hrs. ago

Suspect now charged in 2nd Little Rock homicide A man jailed earlier this year in a 2018 killing in Little Rock faces additional charges tied to a second homicide in the city, authorities said. by Stephen Simpson 6 hrs. ago

Flooded Arkansas households eligible for food aid A total of 242 households across the state affected by recent flooding in their homes have been approved for benefits to buy food at authorized stores using a special electronic, debit-like card funded by the federal government, according to Amy Webb, a spokesman for the state Department of Human Services, on Monday. by Dale Ellis Updated 6 hrs. ago

JOHN BRUMMETT: A great governor Mayor Frank Scott got to talking the other day, as he is inclined and capable. by John Brummett 6 hrs. ago

Earle water chief argues for job, says call for his licenses over falsified forms ‘unjust’ The operator of the Earle water system on Monday asked for a hearing on the state Department of Health's finding that he submitted false information on testing for lead and copper in the city's water. by Andy Davis 1 hr. ago

Migrants face stricter rules in asylum bids President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced one of its most restrictive rules yet for an asylum system that Trump has called "ridiculous" and "insane." by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS 6 hrs. ago

EU tries to rescue Iran pact European foreign ministers declared Monday that Iranian breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal so far were not serious enough to take steps that could lead to reimposed international sanctions and a collapse of the accord. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS Updated 6 hrs. ago

China's economic growth pace slows China's growth fell to its slowest pace in more than 25 years in the quarter that ended in June, officials said Monday, as a resurgence of trade tensions with the United States and lingering financial problems take an increasing toll on one of the world's most vital economic engines. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS Updated 6 hrs. ago

ACLU's state director retires Rita Sklar, who served as executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas for nearly 30 years, has retired. by Rachel Herzog 6 hrs. ago

AG asks for stay on block of rules A federal judge's July 3 order preventing state officials from enforcing new requirements on "new political parties" should be stayed while the state appeals, the attorney general's office contends. by Linda Satter 6 hrs. ago

PB police revisit woman's death as slaying Authorities are investigating whether a serial killer is behind the death of an Arkansas woman in 1994. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Elvis imitator fight ends with stabbing Traffic stop finds stolen gun, drugs Man arrested after UAMS officer hit Elvis imitator fight ends with stabbing by Stephen Simpson 6 hrs. ago

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Rape reported at UA campus dorm Police are investigating a report of rape at Founders Hall, an on-campus dormitory at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. by Jaime Adame

Rape reported at UA-Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE — Police are investigating a reported rape at Founders Hall, an on-campus dormitory at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. by Jaime Adame

Train crashes into stolen, abandoned Jeep in northeast Arkansas, authorities say Authorities said they believe that a stolen Jeep that was abandoned on railroad tracks in Craighead County and smashed by a train on Monday morning was left there intentionally. by Josh Snyder

Suspect already jailed on murder charge accused in 2018 killing outside Little Rock auto detail shop A man who was jailed earlier this year in a 2018 killing in Little Rock is now facing charges tied to a second homicide in the city, authorities said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Little Rock man arrested after drive-by shooting injures 1, police say A 21-year-old man is facing first-degree battery charges after a drive-by shooting in Little Rock injured one person on Saturday, authorities said. by Josh Snyder

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4 lawmakers from state weigh in on Trump's remarks (10) As President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on four minority-group congresswomen, four members of the Arkansas delegation called for greater civility. by Frank E. Lockwood

Legislator remarks by Trump raise ire (115) President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested in a series of tweets that a group of Democratic congresswomen should "go back and help fix" the countries they came from. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

‘The Pink House’ in Conway has helped countless young people find their way. Now a GoFundMe campaign aims to help the house. (2) In Conway, 1605 Robinson Ave. is known as "The Pink House." by Kimberly Dishongh

'Many people agree with me': Trump digs in on tweets (64) WASHINGTON — Unbowed by searing criticism, President Donald Trump on Monday emphatically defended his tweet calling on four Democratic congresswomen of color to go back to their "broken and crime infested" countries. Condemnation of his comments "doesn't concern me because many people agree with me," he declared. by The Associated Press