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J. William Fulbright from its campus location and that his name be stripped from the university's arts and sciences college. by Jaime Adame 2 hours, 59 minutes ago ADVERTISEMENT $238,450 for gas is 'gouging,' Hot Springs exec says The Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission has paid the $238,450.96 monthly gas bill it received for the Hot Springs Convention Center after February's winter storm, but filed a complaint against its natural gas supplier with the Arkansas attorney general's office accusing the supplier of "price gouging." by Cassidy Kendall 2 hours, 59 minutes ago RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Food truck chef wins Diamond Chef Geovanny Villagran, whose current "gig" is the La Casa de Mi Abuela (Mawmaw's House) food truck, took the title of 2021 Diamond Chef in a twice-postponed, ultimately virtual-for-viewers competition April 22. by Eric E. Harrison 3 hours, 15 minutes ago Won't seek new terms, 2 appeals judges say Two judges on the Arkansas Court of Appeals said Wednesday that they will not seek reelection. by Michael R. Wickline 6 hours, 25 minutes ago Sheriff identifies plane crash victims A Tulsa-area dentist, his wife and son were among the four people killed when a single-engine airplane crashed Friday near Danville. by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette2 hours, 54 minutes ago Bathhouse to reopen in Hot Springs The historic Fordyce Bathhouse Museum and Visitor Center will reopen Tuesday, the Hot Springs National Park announced Tuesday. by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 3 hours, 13 minutes ago LISTEN: Panel urges removal of Fulbright statue and designation, virus cases up 291 + more top Arkansas news in today’s audio report Tune in here + learn how to get the daily report on your Smart Speaker. Updated 3 hours, 7 minutes ago Judge ties strings to Arizona's vote audit A judge ruled Wednesday that an audit of Arizona ballots from November's presidential election will continue, but the private company hired by the Republican-led state Senate must make public its procedures for guaranteeing the privacy of voters and the secrecy of their choices. by BOB CHRISTIE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS5 hours, 33 minutes ago Rain sops Northwest Arkansas; flooding closes dozens of roads, traps some motorists Heavy rain swamped Benton and Washington counties Wednesday, flooding roads across the region and stranding some motorists in high water. by NWA Democrat-Gazette3 hours, 3 minutes ago Latest on coronavirus In support of public health, we’re continuing to keep our vital coronavirus content available to all readers online. Get a second vaccine shot anywhere available, Fayetteville health officer says 2 hours, 34 minutes ago Takers ebb, state plans to dial back on vaccines 2 hours, 54 minutes ago Fayetteville's public health officer answers questions about benefits of covid vaccine 3 hours, 1 minute ago Study shows vaccines' help for older adults 3 hours, 11 minutes ago India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system 21 hours, 50 minutes ago Biden, CDC ease up on masks 1 day, 2 hours ago Hutchinson pushes vaccination access 1 day, 2 hours ago State covid cases rise by 229; vaccination pace slows 1 day, 17 hours ago CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask 1 day, 21 hours ago WATCH: Governor, state health officials give Tuesday coronavirus update Pandemic resources Editor’s Letter Virus Tracker + Screening Locations Vaccine Info Covid Classroom Health Care Worker Tip Line Share Your Stories FAQ Covering Coronavirus A Pandemic Strikes Lives Remembered Covid Classroom Newsletter Coronavirus updates Sign up below for our covid-19 newsletter to get the latest news. Email: Subscribe More Latest News Fayetteville man gets 15 years as career criminal FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayetteville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Tuesday as a career criminal. by Ron Wood - April 29, 2021 North Carolina sheriff: 2 deputies killed, suspect and 2 others dead BOONE, N.C. — Two deputies were killed and three other people including a suspected gunman were found dead after a lengthy standoff in North Carolina, a sher... by The Associated Press - April 29, 2021 OPINION | JOHN DEERING CARTOON: Two places camera are needed See the latest work from editorial cartoonist John Deering.‎ by John Deering - April 29, 2021 Springdale Housing Authority offers rental assistance through CARES Acts The Housing Authority has $1.2 million to help residents in Washington County facing eviction because of covid-19. by Laurinda Joenks - April 29, 2021 Rogers high school career fair emphasizes internships New Technology High School on Wednesday hosted its second Careers and Internships Job Fair. by Mary Jordan - April 29, 2021 President releases spending plan The White House on Wednesday unveiled a $1.8 trillion spending and tax plan aimed at significantly expanding access to education and safety-net programs for ... by Compiled Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - April 29, 2021 Minor close to retiring from Rogers Police Department Police Chief Hayes Minor is retiring this week after 29 years in law enforcement. by Tracy Neal - April 29, 2021 Man dies in Bentonville after being shot A man died after he was shot Tuesday night, according to a news release. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - April 29, 2021 Northwest Arkansas arrest roundup A roundup of recent arrests in Northwest Arkansas. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - April 29, 2021 Westerman attends Biden speech With seating limited because of covid-19 restrictions, only one member of the Arkansas congressional delegation attended President Joe Biden's address to a j... by Frank E. Lockwood - April 29, 2021 Republican response portrays Biden as betrayer of promises Even before President Joe Biden delivered his first joint address to Congress touting what he has accomplished in the first 100 days of his administration, R... by MARIANNA SOTOMAYOR AND MIKE DEBONIS THE WASHINGTON POST - April 29, 2021 State students' exams totaled at 1.2 million More than 1.22 million ACT Aspire tests in math, literacy and science have been administered to public school students in grades three through 10, a state te... by Cynthia Howell - April 29, 2021 Northwest Arkansas Community College receives $25,000 gift for Springdale facility Northwest Arkansas Community College announced Wednesday that Cox Communications gave $25,000 to the college for its new facility in Washington County. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - Ap...