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Small-business loan-rule easing passes in House The House overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday that would make it easier for small businesses to utilize funds under the Paycheck Protection Program, Congress'... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 29, 2020

Trump signs order to rein social media President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to empower federal regulators to crack down on social media companies like Twitter and Facebook. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 29, 2020

GOP hid virus case, Pennsylvania lawmakers claim Democrats in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives on Thursday accused Republicans of keeping a lawmaker's positive coronavirus test a secret to avoid politic... by Trip Gabriel The New York Times - May 29, 2020

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Arkansas

State virus cases rise by 261; deaths up by 5 The upward trend in new coronavirus cases in Arkansas resumed Thursday as the state's count rose by 261, the largest one-day increase so far aside from spikes t... by Andy Davis, Alex Golden - May 29, 2020

Arkadelphia boat plant to close Alumacraft Boat Co. in Arkadelphia will be shut down in June by its Canada-based owner, putting 90 people out of work and ending a 46-year history in the town. by Stephen Steed - May 29, 2020

HSU cleared to receive rainy-day covid-19 aid A special legislative committee has approved sending $825,000 in state rainy-day funds intended for covid-19 relief to Henderson State University. by Emily Walkenhorst - May 29, 2020

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Opinion and Letters

EDITORIAL: The non-story story A writer is a person whose "overpowering impulse is to gyrate before his fellow man, flapping his wings and emitting defiant yells. This being forbidden by the ... May 29, 2020

WALTER WILLIAMS: Insane news Is it important to have racial or sexual diversity in our fight against the covid-19 pandemic? Heather Mac Donald suggests that some think it might be in her Ci... by Walter Williams - May 29, 2020

EDITORIAL: Here comes more Another day, another streaming service. It's hard to keep track of them anymore. Disney has one. Apple has one. And now, HBO has entered the fray. It wasn't too... May 29, 2020

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Sports

Forgotten misery Chase Elliott's streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR's frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup Series victory of the season. by The Associated Press - May 29, 2020

State colleges pace returns differently Beginning Monday, college athletes around the country are allowed to start voluntary workouts and activities on their respective campuses, but they won't be qui... by Trenton Daeschner - May 29, 2020

Yurachek shares parents' concerns University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek has two sons who are part of the Razorbacks' football program. by Bob Holt - May 29, 2020

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Business

Arkadelphia boat plant to close Alumacraft Boat Co. in Arkadelphia will be shut down in June by its Canada-based owner, putting 90 people out of work and ending a 46-year history in the town. by Stephen Steed - May 29, 2020

Fed notes state's economic stamina Business activity across Arkansas continues to deteriorate though the state is dodging the swift declines that ripped the economy when the coronavirus pandemic ... by Andrew Moreau - May 29, 2020

Jobless rate set to peak for May Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - May 29, 2020

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Features

McClard's changing hands Hot Springs landmark McClard's Bar-B-Q is changing ownership. by Eric E. Harrison - May 29, 2020

The High Note lands a little flat My editor and friend Philip Martin once told me he found watching sports challenging because it's hard to fake athleticism. by DAN LYBARGER Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

Action! Ray Liotta once accused me of not liking action movies (he was trying to defend Turbulence, which was awful), but in that, he was absolutely wrong. I love actio... by Piers Marchant Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 29, 2020

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