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City program aims to help panhandlers | Officials: Goal of Responsible Compassion is to get people 'the help they actually need' TEXARKANA, Texas — A city program in place since last fall is sending the message that giving money to panhandlers may do more harm than good. by Karl Richter Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:38am

For some parents, virtual learning remains intriguing While the traditional process of learning within a brick-and-mortar schooling system remains the most popular choice among parents and students, online schooling is gaining traction as some realize it may be their best educational option. by Andrew Bell Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:39am

New Scout leaders undergo training for Order of the Arrow CAMP PRESTON HUNT, Arkansas — Scout leaders engaged in Lodge Leadership Development training recently in preparation for assuming new leader positions in the Caddo Area Council BSA Lodge Order of the Arrow Affairs. by Junius Stone Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:37am

Arkansas woman gets nearly 22 years in white supremacist kidnapping cases LITTLE ROCK — A Russellville woman has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for her role in two kidnappings connected to the white supremacist group New Aryan Empire, according to court records. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:37am

The Grandparent Gap | A lost year, but now some hope CINCINNATI — No sleepovers with popcorn and Disney movies. No dance recitals or holiday pageants, let alone any Grandparents' Day for visiting the kids' classrooms. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:36am

Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held Saturday at St. Michael CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System will host another COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic on Saturday. by Texarkana Gazette Staff Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 2:42pm

On the Record CIVIL COURT Bowie County Prestige Financial Services Inc. vs. Keisha Ophelia Wyche Turner, default; Prestige Financial Services Inc. vs. Freddie Thrower, default; Derlyn McCoy vs. Russell Williams et al, damages due to negligence with a motor vehicle; Galaxy International Purchasing LLC vs. Dan Sanders, default; Synchrony Bank vs. Cecilia Beck, default; Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:17am

Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors An 88-year-old woman in Ohio broke down in tears as her son hugged her for the first time in a year. Nursing home residents and staff in California sang "Over the Rainbow" as they resumed group activities and allowed visitors back in. A 5-year-old dove into the lap of her 94-year-old great-great-aunt for a long embrace in Rhode Island. by The Associated Press and Report for America Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 10:21pm

Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping his agenda WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is scrambling to manage a growing humanitarian and political challenge at the U.S.-Mexico border that threatens to overshadow its ambitious legislative agenda. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:35am

Old Glory to get new flagpole on bridge over the Mississippi River VICKSBURG, Miss. — A new pole will be installed so a large American flag can continue flying above a bridge that spans the Mississippi River. The Vicksburg Post reports that the flagpole replacement will happen March 30 or 31 on the railroad bridge that connects Vicksburg, Mississippi to Delta, Louisiana. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:09am

SportStats Monday's SportStats Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 9:51pm

Fox scores 30, Haliburton has 28 as Kings beat Cavs 119-105 De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points, Tyrese Haliburton had a career-high 28 and the Sacramento Kings completed their longest road trip of the season with a 119-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. by Brian Dulik, The Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 9:40pm

NCAA TOURNAMENT | No. 2 Texas A&M avoids historic upset 84-80 over No. 15 Troy Texas A&M coach Gary Blair watched one historic upset in the NCAA Tournament from up close. He was nearly part of one 23 years later. by Jim Vertuno, The Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 9:06pm

Gov. Hutchinson believes Arkansas mask mandate will be removed soon LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:14am

Officials: Number of newly reported coronavirus cases declining in Texas AUSTIN — The number of newly reported coronavirus virus cases in Texas declined Sunday and the rolling average of cases in the state is down 36.1%. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:12am

IN OUR VIEW | OMG, OMB: Proposed new population rule could cost Twin Cities dearly First we lost our postmark - a cherished part of our identity in the two Texarkanas. Published Mar. 20 2021 @ 7:31pm

BILL OWNEY | Bye-bye cadenza: Sporty and roomy large sedan doesn't quite measure up Add the Kia Cadenza to the long list of full-size sedans left out in the cold by America's love affair with SUVs. Published Mar. 20 2021 @ 7:06pm

COLUMN | Making choices can be messy One of the most intelligent things I've heard a politician say lately was that "it's complicated" when asked about a matter of national importance. Most issues are complex, with few having either a totally right or wrong answer. In school we can ask true or false questions expecting the right answer; in real life the right answer is more apt to be it depends. What it depends upon is the tough part. by Dr. James Harbin | Columnist Published Mar. 20 2021 @ 5:12pm

Good deed goes wrong for sister Dear Abby: My older sister moved in with me after she was placed on furlough because of the pandemic. I was resistant to her moving in because she likes to run the show, she has taken financial advantage of every family member, never admits she's wrong, and I was worried she'd take over. But I wanted to help her save money, so I said yes. Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:51pm

Make time for movement throughout day Dear Readers: With most of us office workers working from home these days, there's a condition I'd like to make you aware of. And that is the danger of sitting all day. Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:49pm

Fructose is worse for you than you know "We City Folk can pretend that we prefer the rotgut from Starcorps with skim milk and Splenda, but who are we kidding? Maxwell House with French vanilla corn syrup cannot be beat." Tina Fey in her book "Bossypants" summed up America's self-destructive love affair with added fructose — especially high-fructose corn syrup — pretty accurately. The most recent stats show that the average American consumed just over 22 pounds of HFCS in 2018, and that was in addition to more than 40 pounds of refined cane and beet sugars. Published Mar. 22 2021 @ 1:47pm

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