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Omicron is between 1.5 to 3 times more transmissible than the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Additionally, people who manifest symptoms are doing so more quickly than with previous strains -- sometimes just two to three days after exposure. And recent evidence shows daily Omicron deaths in the United States have exceeded those from the Delta variant. Amid these troubling facts, there is pervasive confusion about what steps individuals should be taking right now to protect themselves.

A new research study looking at how debt affects daily lives reveals that the true cost of debt. The survey finds that the average American loses over 200 hours of sleep annually over their outstanding financial obligations.

With restrictions regarding COVID-19 constantly changing, adults, vaccinated or not, have considered lying about their vaccination status. In fact, 38% of adults said they’d consider lying about their COVID-19 vaccination status in order to work, travel, or avoid conflict according to a recent study by Safe-Home.org Even celebrities do it.

A lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, State of Arkansas, against all but one Quorum Court Member and the County Judge of Jefferson County seeking declaratory relief and injunctive relief in relation to disclosure of documents under the Freedom of Information Act.

Howard Lex Hesseman was born in Lebanon, Oregon, on February 27, 1940. His parents divorced when he was five, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, a police officer.

This workshop is designed to introduce landowners to the opportunities available to assist with improving private lands for wildlife. This event will also explain and direct landowners to different available programs and cover common management practices used in Arkansas.

Join Facility Manager Heather Pitman, a former and adamant non hunter, as she navigates a new skill at an old age, Hunting! This Hunter Education Course will be led by female AGFC employees and is a required class for any hunter born after 1968. Even if you do not need the class, it will benefit any new hunter, regardless of age.

Every morning I wake up with the understanding that I will encounter problems throughout the day. Some I will predict or know are coming; others I know will blindside me. Accepting the fact that problems will arise is an asset because in viewing them as opportunities helps me. There’s a saying attributed to Alfred A. Montapert, “Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.” I really like this thought because it inspires me to be proactive in dealing with tribulations. My frustration is lessened because I know and accept snags and complications happen. It helps me to remain calm, access the situation and then act. Accepting the possibility of problems helps in a couple ways. It takes the sting out problems when they arise. Have you ever been around anyone who gets bent out of shape when issues arise? Whining, complaining and exhibiting frustration are time wasters and energy drainers. These three things do damage as they bring down morale, drain momentum for those trying to work, and it’s just plain ugly behavior.