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GALLERY: Mid-America's holiday season off to strong start COVID-19 may have altered its annual festivities, but Mid-America Science Museum continued its holiday celebrations this weekend with Dino-Lites. by Tanner Newton 1 hr. ago

WATCH: Head Start program encourages students to enjoy science Hot Springs Head Start, 401 Garden St., wants to encourage students to enjoy the wonderment of science through its new STEAM program. by John Anderson 1 hr. ago

City prepares to assist local food banks The city is soliciting proposals from nonprofits interested in administering a public feeding program funded by federal coronavirus relief money. by David Showers 1 hr. ago

Hogs keep Notae's scoring in reserve FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas guard JD Notae wasn't promised a starting job after he led all scorers with 30 points in the Red-White game a few weeks ago. by Bob Holt 1 hr. ago

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see "surge upon a surge" of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

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Nearly six years later, Stanley family's legal battle continues Nearly six years after the Garland County Sheriff's Department removed seven children from their home at the urging of an Arkansas State Police investigator, the family and officials remain at odds over the circumstances that gave rise to the action. by David Showers 1 day ago

WATCH: Long Pool Rec Area provides easy access to impressive waterfalls Outdoor writer and photographer Corbet Deary is featured regularly in The Sentinel-Record. Today, Deary takes readers on a journey to Long Pool Recreation Area. by Corbet Deary 1 day ago

City expands commercial activity in C-2 zone An amendment to the city's zoning code will allow vehicle sales and leasing along more of the city's major corridors, a change intended to spur development in older commercial areas. by David Showers 1 day ago

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National News

Faith takes the forefront as Georgia Senate runoffs heat up ATLANTA -- Bishop Reginald Jackson stepped to the microphone at a drive-in rally outside a church in southwest Atlanta as his voice carried over a loudspeaker and the radio to people gathered in, around and on top of cars that filled the parking lot. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Trump vowed to challenge the outcome in court even before the recount concluded. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

World News

UN: Ethiopia's victory claim doesn't mean war is finished NAIROBI, Kenya -- Ethiopia's announcement that it has completed its military offensive in its defiant Tigray region "does not mean the conflict is finished," the U.N. refugee chief said Sunday, adding he is very concerned about the fate of nearly 100,000 Eritrean refugees there amid reports that some have been abducted. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan starts trip to sanctuary in Cambodia ISLAMABAD -- Kaavan, dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant" after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Business

Better Business Bureau: 'Shop Safe, Shop Smart' this season ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Better Business Bureau and Facebook have launched the "Shop Safe, Shop Smart" campaign this holiday season to offer consumers actionable tips on how to spot scams and confidently shop online. 1 hr. ago

Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view HONOLULU -- Software engineer Raymond Berger begins his work day at 5 a.m., before the sun comes up over Hawaii. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Sports

Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vanderbilt fired coach Derek Mason on Sunday after losing the first eight games of his seventh season, and offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will serve as the interim coach. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Viewpoints

Sunday's Letters to the editor The 'Alien Hand'

Save for a rainy day Would you believe there is a very simple statement that if put into practice by the majority of our citizens would cure about 90% of America's economic woes? The statement is simply this, "Save for a Rainy Day." by Jim Davidson

Religion

Pope Francis elevates 13 new cardinals then puts them in their place ROME -- Pope Francis raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy Saturday and immediately warned them not to use their titles for corrupt, personal gain, presiding over a ceremony marked from beginning to end by the coronavirus pandemic. by The Associated Press

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School

School news: PEO grants PEO Chapter BJ recently presented Program for Continuing Education grants. The grants are for adult women wanting to continue their education.

School news: HSSD donation WoodmenLife Chapter 6005 of Hot Springs provided a $1,000 donation to Hot Springs School District students on Aug. 28.

Lifestyles

Crime

Attempted murder trial delayed for mental evaluation The attempted murder trial of a local man arrested earlier this year after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in the face was set to begin next month, but was canceled in a hearing Tuesday to allow for a mental evaluation of the accused. by Steven Mross

Police log Nov. 24