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Local veteran honored at Courtyard Local veteran John Gaines received a small surprise Monday — he was given a small American flag by representatives of the local VFW to thank him for his service to the United States. by Madeleine Leroux 16 hrs. ago

CACOC to host mental health awareness event The College Avenue Church of Christ will host a mental health awareness event next weekend titled Mental Health and the Church. by Caitlan Butler 16 hrs. ago

EPD responds to bomb threat in Texarkana The El Dorado Police Department Bomb Squad responded to reports of a suspicious package in Texarkana yesterday; while an investigation is ongoing in Texarkana, EPD’s Capt. Michael Leveritt said the package is now secured. by Caitlan Butler 16 hrs. ago

El Dorado softball pitcher off to hot start If any high school student ever wished they could postpone Spring Break, it might be El Dorado’s Grace Hargett. The senior pitcher could not have gotten off to a hotter start to the softball season, after hurling her second no-hitter Friday night at Little Rock Fair. by Tony Burns

Gafford declares for NBA Draft FAYETTEVILLE — If the University of Arkansas basketball team is going to make a run in the NIT, the Razorbacks will have to do it without their best player. by Bob Holt 16 hrs. ago

Latest News

Pence heads to flooded Midwest amid concerns about levees KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vice President Mike Pence was expected to visit the Midwest on Tuesday to view flooding caused by heavy rains and snowmelt that damaged hundreds of homes and inundated tens of thousands of acres with water. by The Associated Press Updated 6 hrs. ago

Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid NEW YORK — Special counsel Robert Mueller began investigating President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, for fraud in his personal business dealings and for potentially acting as an unregistered foreign agent at least nine months before FBI agents in New York raided his home and office, according to documents released Tuesday. by The Associated Press Updated 6 hrs. ago

Supreme Court rules against immigrants in detention case WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a group of immigrants in a case about the government's power to detain them after they've committed crimes but finished their sentences. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Local News

Dairy Queen to offer free ice cream Wednesday Ice cream lovers can get a free, sweet treat Wednesday, as Dairy Queen marks the first day of spring by giving away free small vanilla soft-serve cones. by News-Times Staff

State News

Arkansas lawmakers mull 10-year legislative term limit LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are considering an amendment that would impose the strictest legislative term limits in the country, restricting lawmakers to a maximum of 10 years in the state Legislature. by The Associated Press

Arkansas House approves of 'abortion reversal' bill LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas House has passed legislation to require abortion providers to notify, in writing, women undergoing drug-induced abortions that the procedure can be halted halfway. by The Associated Press

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Analog and then some: the allure of the fountain pen In an age of screens and keyboarding, when kids hardly learn cursive anymore, fountain pens — along with their old-timey accoutrements like blotters, bottled ink and fancy nibs — are making a comeback. There are jazzy new colors and styles, and an array of affordable options. by The Associated Press

Meet the News-Times Staff: Dorothy 'Dee' Burns This week, we say hello to Dorothy “Dee” Burns, customer service representative.

Religion

From the Pulpit, 03-16-19 Ancient Words: Faces of the Cross, Face of Enmity

In the Churches, 03-16-19 • Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church: Will have the Rev. John M. Miles of Morning Star Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, speaking at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The public is invited to attend.

Business

Trump to GM: Reopen Ohio plant, close one in Mexico or China WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure on General Motors, as he calls for the company to reopen an Ohio manufacturing plant. by The Associated Press

China's Huawei sues to challenge U.S. security law SHENZHEN, China — Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging a U.S. law that would limit its American sales of telecom equipment on security grounds as the company steps up efforts to preserve its access to global markets for next-generation communications. by The Associated Press