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Scoring plan for Arkansas' first medical marijuana dispensaries outlined The consultant hired to score the applications for Arkansas' first medical marijuana dispensaries expects to complete the process in mid- to late November. by Hunter Field 6 hrs. ago

Saudi pledges wider inquiry; Trump says answers ‘forthcoming’ on journalist’s fate President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia's crown prince had again denied any knowledge of the fate of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident journalist, but would expand an investigation into his disappearance and suspected killing two weeks ago. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 6 hrs. ago

ACT scores flat for Arkansas' 2018 class; average trails national composite Arkansas' high school Class of 2018 earned an average score of 19.4 on the ACT college entrance exam, unchanged from the composite score earned by the previous class. by Cynthia Howell 6 hrs. ago

Rock Region Metro's budget seeks more money from partners Rock Region Metro has what one member of the Pulaski County transit agency's board calls a "status quo" $19.2 million budget proposed for 2019. by Noel Oman 6 hrs. ago

Brummett online: The new normal is … not Donald Trump remains as absurd as ever even as his standard substantive accomplishments — and the sheer abundance of his absurdities — make him seem ever more normalized. by John Brummett 6 hrs. ago

VIDEO: Agency shuts Arkansas bridge for inspection; footage shows it sagging as overweight bus crosses The state Department of Transportation has closed a bridge to inspect it after video surfaced of the structure sagging under a crossing bus. by Jaime Dunaway 4 hrs. ago

Senate majority leader expresses worry as deficit swells Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called the ballooning budget deficit "very disturbing" but said large federal spending programs were to blame, dismissing criticism that the GOP's tax-cut law is saddling the country with more debt. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 6 hrs. ago

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Sabin sees Little Rock mayor post as opportunity to do good Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of profiles on Little Rock mayoral candidates. by Rachel Herzog 6 hrs. ago

Planned Parenthood asks judge to halt suit challenging state's discontinuation of Medicaid funding Planned Parenthood has asked a federal judge in Little Rock to temporarily halt proceedings in its lawsuit challenging the state's discontinuation of Medicaid funding for the provider's services. by Linda Satter 6 hrs. ago

RECIPES: Chicken livers have a loyal following — and lots of naysayers. Here are 5 ways to enjoy them You probably think, if you think about them at all, that chicken livers are gross. Fine. We won't argue with you, though we happen to love the earthy, iron-rich flavor. But we understand liver can be a turnoff. by Sean Clancy 6 hrs. ago

Florida beach residents return home 1 week after Hurricane Michael MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — Residents of hard-hit Mexico Beach began returning home for the first time Wednesday since Hurricane Michael to see homes devastated by wind and water and pieces of their lives scattered across the Florida sand. by The Associated Press 11 mins. ago

Little Rock police: 66-year-old woman robbed of car while unloading it at apartment complex A 66-year-old Little Rock woman was robbed of her car while she was unloading it Tuesday night, authorities said. by Josh Snyder 20 mins. ago

Turkish police search Saudi consul's home in case of missing writer ISTANBUL — Turkish crime-scene investigators entered the residence of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul on Wednesday to search for evidence in the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoogi, just as a pro-government newspaper published a gruesome recounting of his alleged slaying. by The Associated Press 48 mins. ago

Hillary Clinton's Secret Service vehicle involved in crash JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hillary Clinton was seemingly unharmed when the Secret Service vehicle she was riding in was involved in a crash. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Rex Nelson's rankings after 10 weeks There were changes in the Top 10 following last week’s games. by Rex Nelson 1 hr. ago

Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace TORONTO — Ian Power was among the first to buy legal recreational marijuana in Canada, but he has no plans to smoke it. He plans to frame it. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Arkansan accused of beating infant son pleads not guilty An Arkansan accused of beating his 5-month-old son last year, causing bleeding on his brain, pleaded not guilty Monday. by STEVEN MROSS / The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record 1 hr. ago

No winning Mega Millions ticket sold; jackpot climbs to $868M DES MOINES, Iowa — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the estimated jackpot climbs to $868 million. by The Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Hogs picked to finish 10th in SEC; Gafford named first team All-SEC Arkansas was picked to finish 10th in the SEC and Daniel Gafford was a first-team all-conference choice at SEC Media Days on Wednesday. by Bob Holt 2 hrs. ago

Little Rock Democrat outraises congressman in quarter, but GOP incumbent still holding $1.5M State Rep. Clarke Tucker, the Little Rock Democrat trying to unseat U.S. Rep. French Hill, raised more money than any other Arkansas congressional candidate during the third quarter, according to reports filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. by Frank E. Lockwood 6 hrs. ago

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Little Rock man faces car-theft, kidnapping charges A Little Rock man threatened a woman at gunpoint and stole her car, according to arrest reports. by Kat Stromquist, Clara Turnage

Authorities: Man accused of stalking video game player for year arrives at Arkansas home, arrested A man was arrested on stalking charges after he traveled across the country to the Arkansas home of a woman who is a video game streamer, according to a probable cause affidavit. by Maggie McNeary

Mental evaluation ordered for woman accused of trying to hire someone to kill Arkansas judge BENTONVILLE — A judge Monday ordered a mental evaluation for a woman accused of soliciting someone to kill a judge. by TRACY NEAL / Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

2 hurt in shooting at North Little Rock gas station, police say Two people were hurt Saturday in a shooting at a North Little Rock convenience store, according to a report released Tuesday. by Jaime Dunaway

2 Arkansas officers hit by car released from hospital, police say; 6 people arrested Two police officers who were hit by a stolen car in northwest Arkansas have been released from the hospital, authorities said Monday, adding that six people have now been arrested in the case. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Brummett online: The new normal is … not (27) Donald Trump remains as absurd as ever even as his standard substantive accomplishments — and the sheer abundance of his absurdities — make him seem ever more normalized. by John Brummett

ACT scores flat for Arkansas' 2018 class; average trails national composite (7) Arkansas' high school Class of 2018 earned an average score of 19.4 on the ACT college entrance exam, unchanged from the composite score earned by the previous class. by Cynthia Howell

Senate majority leader expresses worry as deficit swells (10) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called the ballooning budget deficit "very disturbing" but said large federal spending programs were to blame, dismissing criticism that the GOP's tax-cut law is saddling the country with more debt. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

VIDEO: Agency shuts Arkansas bridge for inspection; footage shows it sagging as overweight bus crosses (13) The state Department of Transportation has closed a bridge to inspect it after video surfaced of the structure sagging under a crossing bus. by Jaime Dunaway