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Flynn ex-associates indicted; 2 accused of lobbying for Turkey Two former business associates of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, were charged Monday with illegally lobbying for Turkey as part of a campaign to persuade the United States to expel a Turkish cleric. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports Updated 4 hrs. ago

4,655 enrollees see coverage dropped by state for failing to meet Medicaid program's work requirement More than 4,600 Arkansas Works enrollees lost their health insurance this month for failing to comply with the program's work requirement, making it the worst month for coverage losses since the state began phasing in the requirement in June, according to figures released Monday. by Andy Davis Updated 4 hrs. ago

Testimony wraps up in trial of 2 ex-jailers in Arkansas; teen-abuse case now in jurors’ hands Jury deliberations are set to begin at 9 a.m. today in a federal trial in which two former juvenile-lockup jailers in Batesville are accused of violating inmates' civil rights by pepper-spraying them for minor infractions. by Linda Satter 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson backs bill in Legislature; will halve cost of concealed carry license if passed Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday lent his support to a legislative proposal to halve the cost of a concealed carry license, from $100 to $50. by John Moritz 4 hrs. ago

Postal Service, lawmen pursue 'porch pirates'; North Little Rock suspect’s case is operation’s first The U.S. Postal Service is partnering with Arkansas law enforcement and federal prosecutors to target thieves who steal packages off Arkansans' doorsteps. by Alex Gladden 4 hrs. ago

Fayetteville's Bowers excited about preferred walkon offer from Hogs University of Arkansas Coach Chad Morris and offensive coordinator Joe Craddock extended a preferred walk-on offer to Fayetteville quarterback Darius Bowers recently. by Richard Davenport 1 hr. ago

Little Rock mayor-elect names transition team; runoff rival Kurrus among members With just over two weeks to go before he takes office as Little Rock's next mayor, Frank Scott Jr. has assembled a board to lead a "people-powered transition process." by Rachel Herzog 4 hrs. ago

Abuse agency closes backlog of open cases in Arkansas; nearly 9,000 investigations resolved under new policies The state agency that investigates reports of abuse or neglect of adults has closed the nearly 9,000 cases that remained open past the allotted time for closure. by Ginny Monk 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System commits $74.5M for recycling tax credits; effort projected to produce $100M in revenue Trustees for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System on Monday authorized the system to spend up to $74.5 million to purchase from Big River Steel state recycling equipment tax credits projected to produce $100 million in revenue for the system. by Michael R. Wickline Updated 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas' homeless population jumps 9 percent, national report says Arkansas' homeless population increased by just over 9 percent from 2017 to 2018, according to a federal report presented to Congress on Monday. by Ginny Monk 4 hrs. ago

Report on '16 effort details Russians' focus on blacks, Instagram users The Russian influence campaign on social media in the 2016 election made an extraordinary effort to target blacks and Instagram users, according to a report produced for the Senate Intelligence Committee. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports Updated 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas ex-judge Maggio asks federal court to toss own petition for prison release Without explanation, former Judge Michael Maggio asked a federal court Monday to dismiss his own petition seeking to get out of prison while he tries to get his bribery conviction overturned. by Debra Hale-Shelton 4 hrs. ago

Vaping among teens doubled in '18, report says Twice as many high school students used nicotine-tinged electronic cigarettes this year compared with last year, an unprecedented jump in an annual survey of teen smoking, drinking and drug use. by MIKE STOBBE The Associated Press Updated 4 hrs. ago

MIKE MASTERSON: A city grieves Nov. 30 brought terror and what sadly appears to be a tragic death to a widely regarded Harrison couple, now missing for nearly three weeks. by Mike Masterson 4 hrs. ago

On Hogs defense, mistake erasers play key role Nearly one of every five shots by a University of Arkansas opponent inside the three-point line ends with the same result as an average guy asking a super model on a date. by Bob Holt 4 hrs. ago

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1 dead, 1 in custody after fatal shooting in Pine Bluff, authorities say An investigation into a fatal shooting at a Pine Bluff apartment complex is underway, police said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Police: Teen injured during shootout arrested on existing charge A 16-year-old who was shot in the foot during an apparent shootout on Main Street on Saturday night was arrested after receiving treatment because there was a warrant for his arrest, authorities said. by Stephen Simpson

Woman airlifted after shooting in Arkansas; suspect took his own life, police say The Cleburne County sheriff's office is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting where authorities said the main suspect appears to have taken his own life and the victim remains in critical condition. by Stephen Simpson

Police: Little Rock man shot in face while sitting in car A man sitting in a car was shot in the face by an unknown person in Little Rock on Sunday, police said. by Josh Snyder

Man sentenced to 30 years for injuring woman in 2016 vehicle accident in Arkansas A Lake City jury sentenced a man to 30 years in prison on Friday after he seriously injured a woman in a vehicle accident, a news release stated. by Stephen Simpson

Man sentenced to 6 life terms for multiple counts of rape; victim was a minor, authorities say A man was sentenced to six life terms on Friday after a jury convicted him of multiple counts of rape. by Stephen Simpson

Arkansas man arrested after shooting into woman's vehicle with infant inside, police say A Kensett man was arrested early Sunday morning after authorities said he shot at a woman's vehicle by Stephen Simpson

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Report on '16 effort details Russians' focus on blacks, Instagram users (3) The Russian influence campaign on social media in the 2016 election made an extraordinary effort to target blacks and Instagram users, according to a report produced for the Senate Intelligence Committee. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

Little Rock mayor-elect names transition team (16) With just over two weeks before he takes office, Little Rock Mayor-elect Frank Scott Jr. has named the 11 people who will lead his transition team. by Rachel Herzog

Arkansas' homeless population jumps 9 percent, national report says (2) Arkansas' homeless population increased by just over 9 percent from 2017 to 2018, according to a federal report presented to Congress on Monday. by Ginny Monk

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System commits $74.5M for recycling tax credits; effort projected to produce $100M in revenue (1) Trustees for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System on Monday authorized the system to spend up to $74.5 million to purchase from Big River Steel state recycling equipment tax credits projected to produce $100 million in revenue for the system. by Michael R. Wickline