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MP cancels games after athlete tests positive MOUNTAIN PINE -- Mountain Pine will not be taking the field this Friday night after a senior high football player tested positive for COVID-19. by James Leigh 16 hrs. ago

Garvan Garden's new winter festival a 'wonderful challenge' Safety and family memories, not lights, will be the focus of Garvan Woodland Gardens' new daytime winter garden festival this year, according to garden officials. by Tanner Newton 16 hrs. ago

Pocket Theatre burglar pleads guilty; receives probation, fine A homeless man arrested in 2018 after burglarizing the Pocket Community Theatre multiple times pleaded guilty to felony charges Monday in Garland County Circuit Court. by Steven Mross 16 hrs. ago

Concert band cancels remaining concerts The Hot Springs Concert Band has decided to cancel its Oct. 18 and Dec. 10 concerts after the COVID-19 pandemic prevented members from being able to congregate for practice. by Cassidy Kendall 16 hrs. ago

Tiz the Law skipping Preakness With no Triple Crown to shoot for, Tiz the Law will miss the Preakness Stakes, the last leg of the series, Oct. 3 at Pimlico in Baltimore. by Bob Wisener 16 hrs. ago

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Fugitive arrested Kenneth Henderson, 32, of Fordyce, who was wanted in Garland County for felony counts of fleeing and trafficking a controlled substance and a parole violation, was apprehended in Las Vegas Monday by Arkansas Community Correction's Special Response Team coordinating with the Las Vegas Police Department's Fugitive Unit. 16 hrs. ago

Cycling association includes area trails on nationwide tour Adventure Cycling Association is now offering the Arkansas High Country Route to bikers nationwide, a decision that local officials say will result in more bikers trekking through Hot Springs as they complete the route. by Cassidy Kendall 16 hrs. ago

Habitual offender given prison term for threatening to kill estranged wife A Hot Springs man classified as a habitual offender was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to threatening to kill his estranged wife last year, telling her he would cut her throat while she begged for her life. by Steven Mross 16 hrs. ago

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Kentucky city prepares for Breonna Taylor announcement LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Officials in Kentucky's largest city were preparing Tuesday for more protests and possible unrest as the public nervously awaits the state attorney general's announcement about whether he will charge officers in Breonna Taylor's shooting death.

Pandemic highlights opportunity gaps in public schools ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- This pandemic has Geri Swann working her cell phone constantly as she deals with up to 100 emails a day seeking help for students and their families.

World News

As US struggles, Africa's COVID-19 response is praised JOHANNESBURG -- At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a magazine cover declaring it "The Hopeless Continent." Then he quoted Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah: "It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African unity."

Powerful blast rocks Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon AIN QANA, Lebanon -- A powerful explosion shook a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, sending thick grey smoke billowing over the village, but the cause was not clear.

Business

Joint Effort welcomes therapist, discusses balance Joint Effort Physical Therapy recently celebrated its second anniversary and the arrival of its new physical therapist, Megan Whitehead. by Mark Gregory

Crow Durbin & Speights announces new attorney Crow Durbin & Speights, Attorneys at Law, announces Austin Kempker has associated with the firm. His practice area is litigation.

Sports

More games set for Friday canceled due to COVID-19 As most of the state begins conference play Friday, there were five games affected by the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday. by Jeremy Muck

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'Amazing Grace' "One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see."

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'Respect them': Even in wealthy areas, food bank demand high VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. -- One was a nurse, another a retiree. Others had recently lost jobs with an insurance company and a country club. by DAVID CRARY The Associated Press

Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower is reinstated WASHINGTON -- Federal investigators have found "reasonable grounds" that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday. by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press