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The World in Brief Russian mediators May 26, 2020

Little Rock restaurant's outdoor seating plan gets nod from commission The owners of South on Main in downtown Little Rock already had plans to build a patio before the coronavirus pandemic hit Arkansas, but now that restaurants mu... by Rachel Herzog - May 26, 2020

Hong Kong police break up protest HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district Sunday, as thousands took to the streets to march a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 25, 2020

Farms' financial worries magnify Farmers across the nation leaned more heavily upon the federal government last year to finance their agricultural operations amid low commodity prices and trade... by ROXANA HEGEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 24, 2020

State pursues 18 herbicide settlements The state Plant Board is seeking $592,000 from 18 farmers to settle claims that they violated the state's 2018 and 2019 seasonal bans on spraying dicamba, a her... by Stephen Steed - May 24, 2020

Europe's resorts, clubs wrestle with reopening The Mediterranean resort town of Ayia Napa is known for its boisterous parties. Each summer, thousands of young foreign tourists pack the dance floors of its ni... by MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS AND BARRY HATTON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 24, 2020

Arkansas banks see first signs of revival Banks may be starting to see some improvements from the economic hit that the covid-19 pandemic delivered in the first quarter of 2020. by Andrew Moreau - May 24, 2020

Some farmers markets reopening but all under safety caveats Farmers markets across Arkansas are continuing to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic, creating pop-up sales to stay connected to customers. by Andrew Moreau - May 24, 2020

Loan-program concerns linger Small businesses hoping for more leeway in using coronavirus loan money were disappointed as the government released instructions for seeking forgiveness for th... by JOYCE M. ROSENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 24, 2020

Drive-in movies adapting to pandemic As Arkansans begin to ease back into normal life, two of the state's remaining drive-in movie operations are adapting to business in a pandemic while the third ... by John Magsam - May 24, 2020

Self-driving shuttle can carry people again A self-driving shuttle service that was ordered to stop carrying passengers in February has been cleared to resume operations with new safety precautions. by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - May 24, 2020

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PATENTS AWARDED Patents awarded to Arkansans May 24, 2020

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Pulaski County real estate transactions of $150,000 or more; deeds recorded April 20-24: May 24, 2020

Oil and Gas Report The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued one drilling permit and ten well recompletions. By county, they were: May 24, 2020

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