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Up to 2 inches of snow falls in Arkansas; icy conditions, slush reported on some roads Up to 2 inches of snow had fallen Wednesday afternoon in central Arkansas, with more expected as a storm moves northeast across the state, according to the National Weather Service. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 6 hrs. ago

Official: Michael Avenatti in Los Angeles police custody WASHINGTON — Michael Avenatti, who skyrocketed to fame as a chief critic of President Donald Trump and the lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels, was taken into police custody Wednesday following an allegation of domestic violence, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Arts Center will share art with library system during museum renovation The Arkansas Arts Center and Central Arkansas Library System have reached an agreement to ensure the museum’s artwork is publicly accessible while the facility undergoes a years-long rebuild, officials said Wednesday. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 7 hrs. ago

WATCH: Sheriff releases dash-cam video showing shootout with gunman The Washington County sheriff's office has released dash-cam videos that show a shootout with a gunman Sunday. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Authorities: Man suing Little Rock police hit sheriff's deputy with car, fled A man currently suing the Little Rock Police Department struck a Cross County sheriff's deputy with a car after fleeing the courthouse Wednesday morning in Wynne, a sheriff's office spokesman said. by Clara Turnage 7 hrs. ago

2 dead, 44 hurt in bus crash on icy highway near Memphis BYHALIA, Mississippi — A tour bus overturned Wednesday on an icy highway near Memphis, leaving two people dead and 44 others aboard with injuries as a pre-winter storm blasted parts of the South, authorities said. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Two Arkansas men sentenced to federal prison for drug, gun charges Two West Memphis men were sentenced Wednesday to more than a decade in federal prison for gun and drug crimes, Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, said. by Stephen Simpson 2 hrs. ago

Buffett's firm invests in JP Morgan Chase, drops Walmart OMAHA, Neb. — Investor Warren Buffett's company picked up nearly 36 million shares of JP Morgan Chase stock in the third quarter and eliminated its stake in Walmart as part of a number of changes in its portfolio. by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Arkansas, Oklahoma agencies agree to clean up Illinois River NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas and Oklahoma state agencies have signed an agreement which commits the states to work together to address concerns about water quality in the Illinois River. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Longtime pizza restaurant in Little Rock to close, general manager says Longtime Stifft Station pizza joint Pizza D'Action will close at the end of December, general manager Vince Zakrzewski confirmed Wednesday. by Kat Stromquist 4 hrs. ago

At Little Rock hearing, rapper withdraws request to change guilty plea to gun charge Ricky Hampton — a Memphis rapper who was performing under the name Finese2Tymes when a shootout broke out last summer inside the Power Ultra Lounge in downtown Little Rock — withdrew his request to change his plea in a federal court case stemming from a nightclub incident in Forrest City. by Linda Satter 7 hrs. ago

Still not enough votes for Kimberly-Clark tax break bill MADISON, Wis. — Supporters of a $100 million incentive bill designed to keep open a Kimberly-Clark Corp. plant in northeastern Wisconsin argued Wednesday that taking no action would be devastating for the Appleton area and the entire state, though they remain short of the votes they need. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Arrest made in fatal shooting of man found dead in car day after being reported missing Authorities in Conway have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead in a vehicle after being reported missing. by Gavin Lesnick, Josh Snyder

White House says it has 'broad discretion' on press access WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration contends it has "broad discretion" to regulate press access to the White House as it fends off a legal challenge from CNN and other outlets over the revocation of journalist Jim Acosta's "hard pass." by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

UNDER THE RADAR: West Memphis’ Kendarrius Moore Each Wednesday, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. by Richard Davenport 8 hrs. ago

Travelers can find tools to weigh safety of foreign airlines International air travel has become remarkably safe in recent years, with deadly accidents like last month’s Lion Air crash in Indonesia becoming rarer. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

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Man arrested after shooting outside Northwest Arkansas McDonald's BENTONVILLE -- An Arkansas man was being held Tuesday on $250,000 bond in connection with attempted murder and felony charges in connection with a shooting outside a Rogers McDonald's. by Tracy Neal

Teen faces murder charges in crash that killed 2 in Hot Springs A man who killed two people after crashing into their vehicle while fleeing from police earlier this year has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, authorities said. by Jaime Dunaway

Former Arkansas assistant principal accused of sexual relationship with student arrested again A former Arkansas school administrator accused of having a sexual relationship with a student was arrested again Tuesday after authorities said she violated the terms of her bond. by Jaime Dunaway

Dispute over rent precipitated Northeast Arkansas shooting, police say A 66-year-old man who was shot in Jonesboro on Sunday told authorities a dispute over rent precipitated the gunfire, according to a probable cause affidavit. by Stephen Simpson

Police: North Little Rock man who fled from I-40 traffic stop at 120 mph later arrested A 21-year-old man accused of fleeing from police at 120 mph was arrested Tuesday in North Little Rock, according to a report. by Jaime Dunaway

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