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And if the Harding Academy Lady Wildcats were a part… by Jeff Reed Special to the Democrat-Gazette May 12, 2024 SCORES/SCHEDULE BASEBALL by Erick Taylor May 12, 2024 Northwest Profiles Subscriber Exclusive Spotlight: Arkansas Advocates hires new development director, Esther Schroeder Having a family shifted Esther Schroeder’s world. That’s what inspired her to get invested in Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. by April Wallace May 12, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | Carin Schoppmeyer: Jewel shines in The Portal; VIPs treated to premiere Stars shone brightly May 3 for the "all white with celestial vibes"-attire VIP premiere of "The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel + Wellness Festival" at Crys… by Carin Schoppmeyer May 12, 2024 OPINION | Curtis Varnell: Natural Dam is a great place to enjoy the Natural State Lunchtime had arrived at Cedarville schools but, instead of spending my time at a local café, I headed six miles north to visit the famous Natural Dam. by Curtis Varnell The Timepiece May 12, 2024 Featured Photos View All PhotosCrime in NW Arkansas Subscriber Exclusive Ex-accountant for Fayetteville businesses sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $5 million FAYETTEVILLEAn accountant who stole more than $5 million from three jointly owned Fayetteville businesses was sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pa… by Ron Wood May 13, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive Bella Vista father, 17, pleads not guilty in 4-month-old son’s death BENTONVILLEA Bella Vista teenager pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge accusing him of killing his son. by Tracy Neal May 13, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive Bella Vista woman pleads not guilty to nursing without a license FAYETTEVILLEA Bella Vista woman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges she worked at a Springdale rehabilitation facility while using another person’s nursin… by Ron Wood May 13, 2024 What’s Up! Subscriber Exclusive RIVER VALLEY EATS: Kat Robinson says Catfish Hole back and better To walk into Catfish Hole on any Saturday night at any time in the past 30-odd years has always been a matter of patience. Families gather, couples meet, hungr… by KAT ROBINSON River Valley Eats May 12, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive White Street Walk brings artists, art lovers to Eureka Springs May 17 It’s been more than three decades since Zeek Taylor, Mary Springer and Eleanor Lux looked around their quaint Eureka Springs neighborhood and decided what it n… by Becca Martin-Brown May 12, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive Isbell headlines FreshGrass May 17-18 at Momentary With big names like Jason Isbell, Molly Tuttle, Trampled By Turtles, Valerie June and more, one might overlook all the other fun planned for FreshGrass May 17-… by Monica Hooper May 12, 2024 Business News Subscriber Exclusive Electric transmission corridor in Arkansas in consideration for redevelopment funding An electric transmission corridor that runs east from Oklahoma and north of Fort Smith before branching into Central and northeast Arkansasone of 10 such c… by Aaron Gettinger May 13, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive New cold storage facility coming to Conway: $42 million investment, 40 jobs Construction will begin soon on a 134,030-square-foot cold storage facility on 38 acres of the East Conway Guy Murphy Industrial Park, with subzero temperature… by Aaron Gettinger May 13, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive New name for Boy Scouts just a reflection of its ongoing transformation, local Scouts say The Boy Scouts of America announced last week that it would be getting a makeover. by Daniel McFadin May 13, 2024 Advertisement Popular Stories Advertisement Upcoming Events News National State Local World Weather Obituaries Newsletters Archive Search Sports College Professional Prep Outdoors in the Ozarks Razorbacks Wally Hall Whole Hog Sports Business Local State National Walmart Media Video Razorbacks Galleries Society Galleries Prep Galleries Photo Galleries Podcasts Tablet Help Cooking Special Sections Opinion State Art Hobson Mike Masterson John Brummett Local Fran Alexander Rickey Booker Jr Greg Harton Gary Smith Woody Bassett Ted Talley Submit Letter to the Editor Features Calendar Religion Submit an Event What’s Up Family Food Movie Style Restaurant Inspections Northwest Profiles On Stage Our Town Style Home Style Active Style Celebrations Puzzles Dining Columnists Lisa Baker Gibbs Carin Schoppmeyer Becca Martin Philip Martin Gwen Rockwood Curtis Varnell April Wallace Weeklies The Weekly Vista Westside Eagle Observer McDonald County Press La Prensa Libre AR The Herald-Leader Pea Ridge Times Washington County Enterprise Leader River Valley Democrat-Gazette Marketplace...