Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden to deliver a Thanksgiving address seeking U.S. unity

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:06:45 GMT

President-elect Joe Biden is slated to deliver a Thanksgiving address to the nation seeking to unify Americans in the face of the coronavirus pandemic as experts warn of a possible spike in cases resulting from the holiday.

Woman drowns after vehicle submerges in Garland County pond, authorities say

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:30:25 GMT

A 65-year-old woman drowned in Garland County after the vehicle she was riding in became submerged in a pond, authorities said Tuesday.

Defying warnings, millions in the U.S. travel for Thanksgiving

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:28:56 GMT

Millions of Americans took to the skies and hit the road ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household.

Troopers: Rollover crash on I-40 kills Russellville man

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:20:34 GMT

A 63-year-old man was thrown from his vehicle and died after a rollover crash on Interstate 40 in Pope County on Tuesday, troopers said.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to march on despite pandemic

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:06:50 GMT

Jawan M. Jackson recently got to do something he's been yearning to do for months — sing and dance again with his Broadway cast.

Stocks move mostly lower even as Nasdaq edges toward record

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:05:47 GMT

Stocks are mostly lower on Wall Street in morning trading Wednesday, giving back some of their gains from a record-setting climb a day earlier.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:57:21 GMT

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.

Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:54:16 GMT

Coach Nick Saban of No. 1 Alabama has tested positive for covid-19 just days before the Iron Bowl with No. 22 Auburn.

U.S. jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:51:41 GMT

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for a second straight week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Razorbacks’ basketball opener not on conventional TV stations

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:27:17 GMT

A lot of people are excited about the start of Arkansas Razorbacks basketball season tonight.

Get to know Arkansas target Andrew Chamblee

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Maumelle junior offensive tackle Andrew Chamblee is an ESPN 4-star prospect and a major Arkansas target.

State's 2 largest districts make virus-tied pivots

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:49:24 GMT

The state's largest school district announced that it is shifting to remote learning the week after Thanksgiving break because of a shortage of substitutes for teachers and staff members quarantined due to probable close contacts to individuals who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Rogers council approves money for dispatch center, denies land rezoning

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:35:15 GMT

The Police Department got the green light to spend an additional $1.4 million on the new emergency dispatch center.

Cases of virus in state again surpass 2,000

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:32:28 GMT

With coronavirus infections in Arkansas continuing to soar, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that the state will no longer attempt to trace the contacts of people who test positive in instances where more than six days have elapsed since the test specimen was collected.

Springdale to purchase gun range for police

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:29:38 GMT

The City Council unanimously approved buying a local pistol range for use by the city's Police Department after assuring three objecting residents the deal would take no city money out of efforts to fight the covid-19 pandemic.

Bentonville council OKs budget for 2021

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:28:42 GMT

The 2021 budget was approved by the City Council during a quick meeting Tuesday night.

Court's ruling changes victor in state House race

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:18:59 GMT

Republicans declared yet another victory Tuesday in a state House district long held by Democrats after the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a decision to disqualify the Democratic candidate, Jimmie Wilson, and wipe out his victory at the polls.

UNDER THE RADAR: Watson Chapel’s Damarione Woodson

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:18:05 GMT

On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches.

Pennsylvania certifies election

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:31:18 GMT

The state of Pennsylvania certified its election results Tuesday, as Gov. Tom Wolf signed off on the slate of 20 electors and solidified President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the state where he was born.

Cases of virus in state again surpass 2,000

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:27:37 GMT