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State reports 1,703 new covid cases; hospitalizations continue to climb A day after topping 1,000 for the first time since January, the number of covid-19 patients in Arkansas hospitals continued rising on Wednesday as the state's count of cases rose by 1,703. by Andy Davis 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
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Attorney general sues Arkansas couple accused of lying about son’s illnesses A Saline County couple face a lawsuit from the attorney general’s Office after authorities said the two lied to doctors about the highly publicized illnesses of their young son. by Stephen Simpson 3 hours, 52 minutes ago

UA trustees OK resolution to keep Fulbright statue, add context The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this morning approved a resolution that will keep a statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright in its current location on the Fayetteville campus but add context to the site to present Fulbright's "complex legacy." by Jaime Adame 4 hours, 59 minutes ago

Remitted verdict for campaign contributions, ex-judge testifies in Baker trial The bribery trial of former lawmaker Gilbert Baker entered its third day of testimony Wednesday with former Faulkner County Circuit Court judge Michael Maggio testifying about Baker's role in raising campaign funds that ended up landing Maggio a 10-year sentence in federal prison after he pled guilty to taking a bribe. by Dale Ellis 2 hours, 40 minutes ago

State issues coronavirus guidelines for schools New covid-19 guidelines call for Arkansas schools to maintain as many virus precautions as possible -- including mask use in classrooms where children are under age 12 or where vaccination status of students cannot be confirmed. by Cynthia Howell, Rachel Herzog, Tess Vrbin 9 hours, 48 minutes ago

Man who killed gunman at Fort Smith apartments won’t be charged, authorities say An off-duty Department of Homeland Security employee who shot and killed a gunman believed to have fatally shot a woman at a Fort Smith apartment complex in May will not be charged, authorities said Wednesday. by Brianna Kwasnik3 hours, 47 minutes ago

Transportation officials set August dates for I-40 bridge's reopening MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that was closed after a crack was found in the span will begin reopening to traffic next week, transportation officials said Wednesday. by The Associated Press3 hours, 30 minutes ago

3rd man arrested in North Little Rock double homicide, police say A third man has been arrested in a double homicide that occurred in North Little Rock in April, police said. by Brianna Kwasnik6 hours, 31 minutes ago

Array of proposed projects unveiled on Little Rock use of $18.8M in aid Members of the Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday heard a proposal for funding projects using the first half of direct aid from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. by Joseph Flaherty13 hours, 2 minutes ago

Little Rock neighborhood sees 23 fires so far this year Little Rock Fire Department officials say there has been an increase in suspicious fires in the Wright Avenue neighborhood since the beginning of the year. by William Sanders10 hours, 7 minutes ago

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Philander Smith College offers incentives for vaccinated students Returning students at Philander Smith College this fall will have unpaid balances from last year wiped clean from their student accounts and also be eligible for a $500 credit if they show proof of covid-19 vaccination. by Jaime Adame 1 hour, 6 minutes ago

In U-turn, CDC tells vaccinated to mask up Revising a decision made just two months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that people vaccinated against the coronavirus should resume wearing masks in public indoor spaces in parts of the country where the virus is surging. by Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports 9 hours, 44 minutes ago

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UA's Bobbitt favors adding context on Fulbright; keep statue, name on college, he says

University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt has recommended adding context to a statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright "in a way that pre...

by Jaime Adame - July 28, 2021

Bentonville City Council upholds rezoning denial

The City Council on Tuesday night upheld a Planning Commission decision not to rezone a piece of property on Southwest Regional Airport Boulevard.

by Mike Jones - July 28, 2021

Springdale approves easement to protect Rabbit Foot, land

The Springdale City Council on Tuesday night approved 8-0 a conservation easement for the property surrounding the historic Rabbit Foot Lodge.

by Laurinda Joenks - July 28, 2021

Tontitown landfill expansion plan delayed until Aug. 31

Expansion of Northwest Arkansas' only landfill was tabled until at least Aug. 31 on Tuesday by the Tontitown Planning Commission as residents opposed another...

by Doug Thompson - July 28, 2021

Baker trial finishes 2nd day; titan says bribe never discussed

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by Dale Ellis - July 28, 2021

No Confederate statues on the way, Hot Springs National Park says

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by Mary Jordan - July 28, 2021

Rogers council approves recycling upgrades

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