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State sees 352 new virus cases; one-day increase highest since March 16 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Wednesday by 352 - the biggest one-day increase since March 16 and the first one this month that topped 300. by Andy Davis 54 minutes ago

Medicaid funding gains House's OK The appropriation for the state Division of Medical Services -- which includes the Medicaid program -- passed on its fifth try Tuesday in the House, and with that bill out of the way, lawmakers received copies in the evening of the legislation that sets spending priorities in the next fiscal year. by Michael R. Wickline, Rachel Herzog 10 hours, 33 minutes ago

McCloskeys want grand jury to take new look at their case The St. Louis husband and wife facing criminal charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters last summer have told a judge that they believe the circuit attorney's office was biased against them, and they have asked that their case be sent back to the grand jury. by The Associated Press 3 hours, 11 minutes ago

Food Truck Fridays to kick off this week Food Truck Friday will take place at Simmons Bank Arena this week, after the initial kickoff for the season was delayed as a result of bad weather. by Brianna Kwasnik 4 hours, 3 minutes ago

Maskless Razorbacks fan pleads guilty to violating face-coverings rule FAYETTEVILLE — A maskless fan arrested at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in November after police said he was disorderly has pleaded guilty to violating a governor’s executive order that required the wearing of face coverings. by Jaime Adame 5 hours, 33 minutes ago

Ex-officer convicted in Floyd's death MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck, a case that touched off protests, violence and a reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. by Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports10 hours, 37 minutes ago

Relief expressed in Little Rock after Chauvin-case verdict The guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd was greeted in Little Rock with relief and even some tears. by Lara Farrar, Stephen Simpson, William Sanders10 hours, 33 minutes ago

Rollover crash kills Texarkana man, police say A 29-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash in Texarkana early Wednesday, police said. by Brianna Kwasnik6 hours, 20 minutes ago

Social media bill likely to return, state Attorney General Rutledge says The Legislature is likely to reconsider her efforts to limit the ability of social media companies to police online comments, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Tuesday. by Doug Thompson10 hours, 5 minutes ago

Police in Ohio fatally shoot girl, 16 The fatal police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant, a Black teenager seen on video charging at two people with a knife, came within minutes of the verdict in George Floyd's killing — causing outrage by some over the continued use of lethal force by Columbus police. by The Associated Press4 hours, 51 minutes ago

2nd transgender bill gets panel OK A bill that would give Arkansas' attorney general the authority to lodge a cause of action against schools that allow transgender girls and women to participate on female sports teams was advanced by the House Education Committee on Tuesday. by Rachel Herzog13 hours, 28 minutes ago

OPINION | FRONT BURNER: Substitute beef in roast to get Mississippi Chicken You likely know Mississippi Roast — known at my house as The Roast — made with chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter and pepperoncini peppers. by Kelly Brant15 hours, 53 minutes ago

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