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COVID-19 hampers holiday, economy

By Yu Bai Delta Digital News Service The first Monday in September is the traditional Labor Day in the United States. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, most people recognized the holiday at home rather than attending public settings. Jonesboro physician Chance Smith stayed home for the holiday. “I did have a barbecue, and I swam with friends and

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Free Food Transfer Hub for the Homeless

by Yu Bai Delta Digital News Service JONESBORO — About 48,000 homeless people live in Arkansas: 8.5% of them are veterans and 20% of them have a serious mental illness. People who suffer homelessness are also struggling with a serious problem: hunger. Many factors are contributing to this problem. Homeless people in the age group of 60 to 65 in

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