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Revoke work rule for state Medicaid, 2 lawmakers urge Citing the more than 18,000 Arkansans who have lost coverage as a result of the work requirement for the state's Medicaid program, two congressional Democrats have called on Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to rescind his approval of such requirements in Arkansas and other states. by Andy Davis 18 hrs. ago

Forecasters: Chance for heavy winds, tornadoes, flooding today in parts of Arkansas Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop in the mid-to-late morning hours on Saturday across southern and southeast Arkansas, bringing threats of severe weather that include damaging winds, tornadoes, flash and area flooding and the possibility of hail, forecasters said. by Josh Snyder 13 hrs. ago

Deputies: Sex offender charged, was elf at central Arkansas school A registered sex offender is facing a criminal charge after being accused of dressing up as an elf and attending an elementary school's holiday photo event last year, Pulaski County authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 18 hrs. ago

District to pay $42,665 to settle lawsuit over expulsion of Northwest Arkansas student The Huntsville School District will pay $42,665 to settle a federal lawsuit over a student's expulsion. by Bill Bowden 18 hrs. ago

Justices asked to review Arkansas hog farm case; in filing, state regulators say circuit judge reached beyond his jurisdiction Arkansas environmental regulators have asked the state's highest court to review and stay all proceedings in a Newton County Circuit Court case regarding a hog farm within the Buffalo National River watershed. by Emily Walkenhorst 18 hrs. ago

2-year-old in stable condition after being shot in arm in Pulaski County, deputies say A 2-year-old who was shot in the arm in Pulaski County on Friday night is in stable condition, authorities said. by Josh Snyder 12 hrs. ago

Ex-construction firm owner gets 3 years; Beasley pleaded guilty to defrauding Conway’s Centennial Bank of $2.9M The former owner of a Conway construction company was sentenced Friday to three years in federal prison for defrauding Centennial Bank out of more than $2.9 million. by Linda Satter 18 hrs. ago

REX NELSON: Saving Hot Springs Mountain Valley Spring Water is an iconic Arkansas-based brand. The company began in the 1870s, and those green bottles can still be found across the country. by Rex Nelson 18 hrs. ago

Arkansas seeks $3.7M over botched transportation contract Arkansas is seeking more than $3.7 million in damages from a company over its botched execution of contracts to provide rides to the doctor and day care centers for Medicaid recipients in 32 counties. by Andy Davis 18 hrs. ago

House to vote on bid to void border decree; Trump promises he’ll veto measure in wall-funds fight House Democrats on Friday set a vote for next week on a resolution to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 18 hrs. ago

Maduro opponents push to deliver international aid; Venezuela security forces resist A U.S.-backed campaign to force President Nicolas Maduro from power met strong resistance Saturday from Venezuelan security forces who fired tear gas on protesters trying to deliver humanitarian aid from Colombia and Brazil, leaving two people dead and some 300 injured. 1 hr. ago

Heavy rain wallops South with landslides, flooding, tornado Homes, highways, parks and bridges throughout the South have been flooded or rendered out of commission Saturday, as the toll of days of drenching rains swelled waterways and pooled over saturated lands amid the threat of severe storms. by The Associated Press Updated 3 hrs. ago

Hogs fall to Texas A&M, drop fifth straight game Follow along for live updates, stats, notes and observations as the Razorbacks and Aggies meet for the second time this season. by Scottie Bordelon 3 hrs. ago

Arkansas women dominate, win another SEC championship The Arkansas women's track dynasty rolled on Saturday with a convincing win in the SEC Indoor Championships in Fayetteville. by Matt Jones 4 hrs. ago

UPDATE: Police ID officer, victim in fatal shooting after traffic stop in Little Rock Little Rock police have named the officer and victim involved in a traffic stop that ended in a fatal shooting on Friday. by Rachel Herzog 7 hrs. ago

State police: Wet roads kill 4, including 2 children, in Arkansas; at least 7 injured At least four people were killed, including two children, and at least seven people were injured in crashes that took place on wet roads across Arkansas on Friday. by Josh Snyder 8 hrs. ago

Deputies recover body of Jonesboro man swept away in high waters The body of a 76-year-old Jonesboro man was recovered in northeast Arkansas on Saturday morning, authorities said. by Josh Snyder 9 hrs. ago

Managed care shift holds risk for Arkansans with mental illness, developmental disabilities, filing says The transition to managed care planned for March 1 will jeopardize services for about 40,000 Arkansans with significant mental illness or developmental disabilities, a lawsuit by 15 residential care facilities contends. by Andy Davis 18 hrs. ago

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Traffic stop ends in fatal shooting in Little Rock; driver targeted officer, police say A Little Rock police officer fatally shot a man during a traffic stop after the driver of a vehicle reported as stolen accelerated and hit the officer Friday morning, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad

Little Rock sex offender arrested after dressing as elf for school holiday event, police say A Little Rock sex offender is accused of dressing up as an elf at a local elementary school's holiday photo event late last year, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad

Little Rock police fatally shoot suspect after officer hit by vehicle during traffic stop; cop released from hospital, authorities say A Little Rock police officer fatally shot a suspect after a vehicle accelerated toward and hit the officer on Friday morning, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad

Authorities investigate shooting at Hot Springs National Park overlook Authorities are investigating after a shooter wounded a person at a Hot Springs National Park overlook. by Youssef Rddad

4 teens accused of stealing dozens of guns from Arkansas store, police say Four teenagers accused of stealing more than 75 guns after breaking into a Northwest Arkansas store face multiple felonies following their arrests, police in Prairie Grove said Thursday. by Youssef Rddad

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