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PHILIP MARTIN: Skipping the gym This has been a weird year. (How's that for understatement?) by Philip Martin - May 26, 2020

JOHN BRUMMETT: Slings and ... well, arrows A few readers might remember the drill. An off-work holiday on a Monday forces an extra column written the week before, to be published Tuesday. by John Brummett - May 26, 2020

MIKE MASTERSON: Remember them Among the departed by Mike Masterson - May 26, 2020

Trump whisperer? Florida’s senior Sen. Marco Rubio should make the most of his talents as Trump whisperer. He could help elevate the country’s stature in the eyes of a disappoin... by The Miami Herald - May 26, 2020

Mail can save the election Checking on nonexistent voter fraud isn’t anyone’s responsibility, but President Donald Trump, incensed that states are wisely increasing the use of mailed ball... by The New York Daily News - May 26, 2020

THE RECRUITING GUY: Four-star TE looks forward to clearance for visit Tight end Jasper Lott is looking to make an official visit to the University of Arkansas in the fall should the NCAA lift the dead period that was announced Mar... by Richard Davenport - May 26, 2020

DEAR ABBY: Sister is jealous of the happy life woman made for herself DEAR ABBY: I recently lost a lot of weight and finally felt confident enough to start dating. I met a wonderful man I'll call "Teddy." We've been together for e... by Abigail Van Buren - May 26, 2020

Arkansas officials: Stay up to date on vaccinations Child vaccination rates have dropped since covid-19 tightened its grip on Arkansas two months ago, prompting concerns of outbreaks of some preventable diseases. by Tony Holt and Kat Stromquist Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 25, 2020

HELPFUL HINTS DEAR READERS : Today’s Sound On is about beating the boredom of social distancing: May 25, 2020

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! Eggcorns almost get it right An eggcorn sounds like some confection you'd eat on either Easter or Halloween. It's not. by BERNADETTE KINLAW, Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 25, 2020

ASK THE VET: Distract and redirect a dog that marks furniture Q: I recently adopted a dog, Chester, who will be neutered when the pandemic subsides enough to allow the shelter's veterinary staff to resume sterilizing pets.... by LEE PICKETT, DVM Creators - May 25, 2020

OLD NEWS: Pavement washed away and set itself on fire There was "a big fire" in Little Rock's downtown 100 years ago this week, but nothing burned down. Some things burned up. by Celia Storey - May 25, 2020

PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Dysphagia is a tough condition to swallow A few weeks ago, a friend and I were discussing a mutual problem -- every now and then, we have a hard time swallowing and it feels like we're choking. by Rosemary Boggs - May 25, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday You'll be generous with your heart, as well as your time, money and talents. You'll get to know a new area and become very specialized, developing to an elite l... by Holiday Mathis - May 25, 2020

READ TO ME: Reassurance for kids who live in storm country "What do you do when the clouds roll in, when the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?" by Celia Storey - May 25, 2020

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