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City says HUD relaxes rules for virus funds The city said Tuesday that purchases submitted for reimbursement from its $254,743 allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds Congress made available for COVID-19 response can be approved administratively. by David Showers 11 hrs. ago

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up. by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press 13 hrs. ago

WATCH: Lake Hamilton greets seniors as they pick up graduation materials Lake Hamilton seniors who returned to the campus on Tuesday to pick up their graduation materials in drive-through fashion were greeted by rows of signs to congratulate them on their achievement. by staff reports 11 hrs. ago

ASMSA provides resources, advice to Arkansas schools Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts instructors are offering additional content and resources for educators across the state on the school's website to help them deal with the challenges of remote instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. by John Anderson The Sentinel-Record 11 hrs. ago

COVID-19 vs. flu: Which is worse? Although COVID-19 is seemingly comparable to the familiar influenza virus because the two are both respiratory viruses that cause similar symptoms, Dr. Joel Tumlinson, physician consultant in Outbreak Response with the Arkansas Department of Health, said COVID-19 is the "greater threat" because it is "more deadly" than influenza. by Cassidy Kendall The Sentinel-Record 11 hrs. ago

Latest News

Homeless woman faces drug charges after trespassing at local apartments A reportedly homeless woman was arrested on felony drug charges early Tuesday after a tenant called to complain about her trespassing at his apartment building. by Steven Mross 11 hrs. ago

HS woman dies from injuries in Friday wreck A Hot Springs woman has died as the result of injuries she received in a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon on Malvern Avenue, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash summary released Monday. 11 hrs. ago

Nonprofit group honors officer killed last month Hot Springs police Officer 1st Class Brent Scrimshire, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last month, was recently honored by the global nonprofit organization Point 27, which presented all of his fellow officers with Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog tags. by Steven Mross 11 hrs. ago

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State News

Holdout governors: Some states don't need stay-at-home order DES MOINES, Iowa -- Even as most Americans are under orders from their governor to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, leaders in a handful of states have steadfastly refused to take that action, arguing it's unneeded and could be harmful. by SCOTT McFETRIDGE The Associated Press

Rep. Warren third lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus LITTLE ROCK -- State Rep. Les Warren, R-District 25, of Hot Springs said Monday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days before the Legislature is set to meet for this year's session. by The Associated Press

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National News

NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks NEW YORK -- New York City's death toll from the coronavirus rose past 3,200 Tuesday, eclipsing the number killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson lay in intensive care, believed to be the first major world leader hospitalized with the virus. by MARINA VILLENEUVE LORI HINNANT The Associated Press

Twitter's Dorsey sets up $1B fund; consumers get some break The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus. by The Associated Press

World News

China's virus pandemic epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown WUHAN, China -- The lockdown that served as a model for countries battling the coronavirus around the world has ended after 11 weeks: Chinese authorities are allowing residents of Wuhan to once again travel in and out of the sprawling city where the pandemic began. by SAM McNEIL The Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms dramatically worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests. by DANICA KIRKA JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press

Business

A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge AP Business Writers by STAN CHOE ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press

Hospice, palliative care and COVID-19 crisis Hospice has always been a critical part of health care, but never more so than now, according to a news release from Hospice Home Care.

Sports

COVID-19 pandemic likely to have far-reaching impact on MLB Draft Sam Golden was in position to become a late-round pick in this year's Major League Baseball Draft. by Paul Boyd

Girls soccer showed promise before 'dead period' EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the conclusion of a two-part series on Garland County soccer players who were already showing promise before the season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by James Leigh

Viewpoints

COLUMN: Going it alone hard, but not unbearable It's that time in the neighborhood when we are in our personal abodes -- be they large or small, in the suburbs, on the farm, at an apartment complex, or by the lovely lakeshore.

Wednesday's Letters to the editor An open letter Dear editor: This is an open letter to all Trump supporters. On Friday, April 3, The Washington Post and several other news outlets reported that the Secret Service, at the direction of the president, signed and procured an "emergency order" for $45,000 to rent 30 golf carts for April 1 to until the end of September at Trump's National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. On this same day, various other news outlets reported that Trump Enterprises, ostensibly being run by his sons Eric and Don Jr., have sent letters to Deutsche Bank and other creditors seeking loan payment relief and extensions because the various resorts and golf clubs Trump owns have suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Religion

COVID-19 outbreak alters Holy Week celebration worldwide, not the spirit For Pope Francis at the Vatican, and for Christians worldwide from churches large and small, this will be an Easter like none other: The joyous message of Christ's resurrection will be delivered to empty pews. by DAVID CRARY and LUIS ANDRES HENAO The Associated Press

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School

Girls, Boys State selections Lake Hamilton High School students who were selected by the high school faculty to attend Boys State this summer were, from left, Destin Rhodes, Jeffrey Cable, Matthew Richardson, Austin Hale and Hunter Johnson.

Colorful Parrots Lakeside Middle School Robotics students won a seat to the Arkansas State Tournament that was held in Russellville on March 5. The team, the Colorful Parrots, had won the Excellence, Design, Robot Skills and Tournament Champion Awards at Monticello and Arkadelphia tournaments. From left are Stacey Jones, coach, Landon Stein, Eli Nicholas, Wyatt Vashey, Kollin Scarborough, Caitlin Covey and Lauryn Hill.

Lifestyles

Wednesday Datebook A note to our readers Due to the large number of event cancellations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, we have limited the daily Datebook listing. Many of the listings for meetings and events in the Datebook were previously submitted weeks in advance, prior to the pandemic, and as a result, were out of date.

Tuesday Datebook A note to our readers Due to the large number of event cancellations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, we have limited the daily Datebook listing. Many of the listings for meetings and events in the Datebook were previously submitted weeks in advance, prior to the pandemic, and as a result, were out of date.

Crime

Police log April 6 Allen Tillery Chevrolet, 4573 Central Ave., reported a theft of a red 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 525 Airport Road, reported a theft of a license plate.