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Defense takes turn in federal transgender youth trial in Arkansas
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios
A trial to decide the fate of Arkansas' 2021 law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors resumed Monday.
- At issue is whether to uphold or permanently block a law Gov. Asa Hutchinson refused to sign.
Clintons elevate women's voices at Arkansas summit
Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton accept an award during Variety's Power of Women on Sept. 28. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Variety via Getty Images
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and vice chair of the Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton are hosting a "Women's Voices Summit" in Little Rock on Friday.
What's happening: Organizers say conversations at the full-day event will explore women's equality by addressing the maternal health crisis and reproductive rights, the power of young women voters, and the rights of Iranian women and girls.
Where to see lights in NWA this season
If you like lights, you have to head to the downtown Bentonville square. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios
Northwest Arkansas has those who want to get into the holiday spirit covered.
What's happening: You have about a month to enjoy whimsical lights and other seasonal decor.
Runoffs are coming in NWA
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Most local and state elections were decided after the Nov. 8 midterms, but voters still have some decisions to make.
What's happening: Early voting for runoff elections starts Tuesday, Nov. 29. Election Day is Dec. 6.
Your post-Thanksgiving weekend plans
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios
The holidays are in full swing in Northwest Arkansas.
Here are some ways to celebrate this weekend:
Before inauguration, Sarah Huckabee Sanders planning for 2026 bid
Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives her acceptance speech. Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios
Even as her team is busy planning an inauguration ball, Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has her eye on re-election.
Driving the news: This week the Sanders administration announced an agenda for her inauguration festivities Jan. 7 and 10, 2023 and appointed her chief of staff, and the campaign named a senior adviser for a 2026 bid.
4 NWA restaurants serving Thanksgiving feasts
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios
These NWA restaurants are either open for Thanksgiving dinner or offering to-go meals so you can enjoy the holiday at home without all the prep work.
- Pro tip: If you're leaning toward the dine-in options, consider making reservations ASAP.
Northwest Arkansas outdoor startups get leg up from GORP
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios
Seven entrepreneurs graduated from University of Arkansas' Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) business incubator last Thursday.
What happened: About 60 people gathered at The Collaborative, the University of Arkansas' campus in Bentonville, to see presentations from the founder-graduates and, in some cases, check out prototype products.
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