CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale. Being able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you’re... Read More.
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Sun Belt Conference to begin play on Labor Day weekend

The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday morning that the 2020 football season is set to begin on Labor Day weekend, however, a "Week Zero" is permitted for non-conference play. Before the release from the Conference Texas State announced on Monday that they have opted to... Read More.
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Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 million, which was $203.1... Read More.
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2020-2021 Arkansas Activities Association Governing Body Ballot Results

The Arkansas Activities Association released the results to the 2020-2021 Governing Body ballot Monday afternoon, and there are several proposals of interest that received passing votes. In baseball/softball a resolution was passed that states Senior high varsity baseball/softball teams may play a maximum of 30... Read More.
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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution which will permit Mayor Shirley Washington to sign an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to widen Ohio Street from 11th Avenue to East Harding Avenue. The resolution calls for... Read More.