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Kroger to stop providing coin change when paying in cash
- After the federal reserve noted a national coin shortage, Kroger announced if you aren’t paying in exact change, you’re not going to get any change back. Other supermarket chains such as Walmart and Walgreens are following suit in an attempt to amend the coin shortage.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission buildings open to public today
- The AGFC doors will reopen to public access for the first time since March today. Limited access will still be in place as part of the state’s reopening process.
Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair canceled due to COVID-19
- Announced yesterday, the 2020 Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair has been canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The decision was may because event organizers could not guarantee a safe environment for their guests, vendors and volunteers.
Dancing with the Stars to get new host and producer
- Just one day after the ABC reality competition series revealed long-time host Tom Bergeron and co-host Erin Andrews would no longer be involved in the show for the upcoming fall season, Tyra Banks was announced as the new host and executive producer. The change is due to the franchise’s desire to take the show in a “new creative direction.”
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