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Raft of new Arkansas laws passed in session kick in this week; execution drug, school rules among legislation set to go Arkansas' first outdoor entertainment district will open Wednesday, and the state Department of Correction can restart its search for the drugs needed to execute prisoners on death row. by Hunter Field, John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts 8 hrs. ago

State ties for No. 1 in sales-tax ranking A consumer buying items around Tennessee and Arkansas won't notice much difference in the overall sales taxes paid. by Michael R. Wickline 8 hrs. ago

Officers search Arkansas lake for missing deputy Authorities were searching Saturday for an Arkansas sheriff's deputy who disappeared after diving into Lake Ouachita while boating Friday night. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 8 hrs. ago

Experts: 'Dream' bypasses millions The American economy is growing, inflation is low and unemployment has fallen sharply, but millions of Americans are struggling anyway, think-tank experts and others told lawmakers recently. by Frank E. Lockwood 8 hrs. ago

Fiery crash kills two people; pedestrian hit on I-30 in Little Rock Two people died in a fiery traffic crash, and a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early Saturday, all in Little Rock, authorities reported. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago

After shelter closes, strays left to roam In the state's second-largest city, more stray dogs and cats these days have the run of the place. by Lisa Hammersly 10 hrs. ago

Dogpatch Days of Yore: After 50 years, fun finally wearing off People have been slowly loosening their grip. by Bill Bowden 8 hrs. ago

Americans roasting all over: Heat cancels activities in East, but Midwest expects cool-down Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 8 hrs. ago

WALLY HALL: Death of Mitch Petrus leaves outsized hole He was gregarious, to say the least. by Wally Hall 10 hrs. ago

Little Rock officials address concerns of Hispanics At a bilingual community forum Saturday afternoon, officials assured Hispanic people that Little Rock is a welcoming city for immigrants, although any comfort they could provide to anyone fearing federal authorities is limited. by Rachel Herzog 8 hrs. ago

PAGES FROM THE PAST: 1896 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.

DE Tyrece Edwards pledges to Arkansas Defensive end Tyrece Edwards joined his teammate, linebacker Drew Francis, as a commitment to Arkansas when he announced his pledge to the Razorbacks on Sunday morning. by Richard Davenport 3 hrs. ago

Homeless students topic of North Little Rock forum Designated school employees can approve medical treatments for students who are homeless and unaccompanied, educators learned during a presentation at a conference that ended Friday. by Ginny Monk 8 hrs. ago

Britain puts Iran on notice Britain on Saturday threatened Iran with "serious consequences" for seizing a British-owned oil tanker the previous evening as the government warned U.K. vessels to avoid the crucial shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 8 hrs. ago

UALR fundraising exceeds $20M, sets a record for school This past fiscal year was a record one for fundraising at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which received more than $20 million in gifts, up from about $18 million last year. by Emily Walkenhorst 8 hrs. ago

PAPER TRAILS: Arkansans in mix for food issue FOODIES The July issue of Southern Living can make a person's mouth water. It is, after all, The Summer Food Issue. 8 hrs. ago

World celebrates lunar landing A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts Saturday, toasting with Tang and gobbling MoonPies. by MARCIA DUNN The Associated Press

Killing in Marianna leads to arrest of two Two suspects in a fatal shooting in eastern Arkansas surrendered to police Saturday, authorities said. by Rachel Herzog 10 hrs. ago

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Man pleads innocent in Springdale killing A Lowell man pleaded innocent Wednesday to one charge of capital murder and one charge of attempted capital murder related to a Springdale shooting. by Ron Wood

Man's sentence 40 years for rape of girl, 4 A 30-year-old Little Rock man, who said his dog was responsible for the molestation injuries of a 4-year-old girl he was baby-sitting, was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison by a Pulaski County jury that heard expert testimony such an attack was "medically implausible." by John Lynch

Boy, 14, in custody after shooting injures man in northeast Arkansas A 14-year-old boy is in custody Saturday following a shooting that injured one in Jonesboro, authorities said. by Josh Snyder

2 of 3 suspects in fatal shooting in Arkansas surrender to police Two suspects in a fatal shooting in eastern Arkansas surrendered to police Saturday, authorities said. by Rachel Herzog

Police identify suspect in north Arkansas deputy's shooting; name of wounded woman also released Arkansas State Police on Friday identified a deceased suspect and an injured woman who were involved in a shooting that killed a Stone County sheriff's deputy a day earlier. by Stephen Simpson

Judge: Little Rock teen to be tried as adult A Little Rock teenager implicated in three shootings, one of them a robbery attempt and another that wounded an older man, must stand trial as an adult, a Pulaski County circuit judge ruled Friday. by John Lynch

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Experts: 'Dream' bypasses millions (5) The American economy is growing, inflation is low and unemployment has fallen sharply, but millions of Americans are struggling anyway, think-tank experts and others told lawmakers recently. by Frank E. Lockwood

Arkansas ties for No. 1 in sales-tax ranking; rounding takes total levies to 9.47% (10) A consumer buying items around Tennessee and Arkansas won't notice much difference in the overall sales taxes paid. by Michael R. Wickline

JOHN BRUMMETT: Captains of ship of state (20) I lit up social media last week by agreeing with Mayor Frank Scott that history would record Asa Hutchinson as a great governor. by John Brummett

Believing in/knowing about (17) Democrat-Gazette columnist Bradley Gitz recently offered readers a list of things he believes. by JEFF NASH Special to the Democrat-Gazette