Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

15 hours ago | nwaonline.com | Daniel McFadin

A former Pulaski County circuit judge announced his candidacy on Wednesday for Pulaski County Judge in 2026. Wendell Griffen, 72, who retired as a judge in 2022, announced his intentions for the office that has been held by Barry Hyde since 2014. Before his retirement, Griffen served for 12 years on the Arkansas Court of Appeals -- where he was one of the first two Black lawyers to hold the post -- and 13 years on the 6th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas.

20 hours ago | nwaonline.com | Daniel McFadin

More than 60 members of the Arkansas National Guard are taking part in an annual multi-national exercise in Guatemala this month, the Guard announced Wednesday. The Guardsmen are participating in CENTAM Guardian 2025, an exercise held since 2018 that is "designed to strengthen interoperability, information sharing, and counter threat capabilities between" the United States and its partners in Central America and the Caribbean, according to a media release.

1 day ago | nwaonline.com | Susan Nicholson

A week’s worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded familiesSUNDAY: Pork Roast Stuffed With Herbs and Garlic (see recipe) is perfect for family day. Serve it with brown rice, steamed fresh asparagus and a baguette. For dessert, make Spiced Tapioca With Fruit Salsa: Combine 3 cups prepared tapioca pudding, ¼ teaspoon allspice and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Separately, combine 1 cup diced fresh strawberries, 1 diced kiwi, ¼ teaspoon allspice and 1 teaspoon lime juice; toss to mix.

1 day ago | nwaonline.com | Rex Nelson

Rex Nelson has been senior editor and columnist at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since 2017, and he has a biweekly podcast called "Southern Fried." After graduating from Ouachita Baptist University in 1981, he was a sportswriter for the Arkansas Democrat for a year before becoming editor of Arkadelphia's Daily Siftings Herald. He was the youngest editor of a daily in Arkansas at age 23. Rex was then news and sports director at KVRC-KDEL from 1983-1985.

1 day ago | nwaonline.com | Tracy Neal

BENTONVILLE -- A Springdale man faces up to 60 years in prison after being accused of taking more $100,000 from...