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Covid: How local retailers sprinted when the foot traffic stopped Covid-19 was already on track to uproot Lisa Vinson’s life before the pandemic hit the radar for most small business owners in Northwest Arkansas. by Jessica Mathews, Special to the NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 19, 2021

Covid deaths in U.S. near 400,000; variant spreading NEW YORK -- Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 19, 2021

The world in brief U.K. says police records erased in error by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 19, 2021

Vatican drops bid to extradite suspect Japan rips S. Korea sex-slavery ruling Japan rips S. Korea by The Associated Press - January 19, 2021

Senator-elect urges equity from pulpit Hotel firm drops Hawley fundraiser Senator-elect urges by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 18, 2021

Covid: How local retailers sprinted when the foot traffic stopped Covid-19 was already on track to uproot Lisa Vinson's life before the pandemic hit the radar for most small business owners in Northwest Arkansas. January 17, 2021

Farmer's dicamba settlement offer $476,900 jk by Stephen Steed - January 17, 2021

Businesses fight to keep lights on past pandemic For Ashlie Ordonez, owner of the Bare Bar Studio, a spa in Denver, vaccinations for the coronavirus can't come soon enough. While she anticipates better days la... by The New York Times - January 17, 2021

Indoor dining bans face defiance BORING, Ore. -- A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and ou... by GILLIAN FLACCUS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 17, 2021

OPINION | ANDREW MOREAU: Another round of virus-aid loans opens to small businesses in state Many small businesses in Arkansas can again rely on federal aid to fight off the coronavirus pandemic with financial support through the revived Paycheck Protec... by Andrew Moreau - January 17, 2021

Samsung lowers prices on latest batch of phones SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Samsung's next crop of smartphones will boast bigger screens, better cameras and longer-lasting batteries at lower prices than last year's ... by MICHAEL LIEDTKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 17, 2021

Bankruptcy Watch ALTHEIMER Arthur G. and Tarlice Amos Sr., P.O. Box 234, Jan. 12, 2021, Chapter 13. January 17, 2021

Building Permits Building permits for the Little Rock metro area; projects valued at $75,000 or more: January 17, 2021

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Pulaski County real estate transactions of $150,000 or more; deeds recorded Dec. 14-Dec. 18: by Amy Buckholtz - January 17, 2021

Google's closes Fitbit acquisition amid antitrust concerns SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that analysts say could help the internet company ... by The Associated Press - January 17, 2021