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TICK BORN DISEASE ON THE RISE IN ARKANSAS

According to health officials, tick born disease is on the increase this summer in Arkansas. However, authorities are more concerned about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever from ticks than Lyme disease in Arkansas. With that said, these videos will help you understand the different kinds ticks, how to avoid them, how to recognize tick bites, how to safely remove ticks and how to protect your pets from ticks.

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1 day ago in Opinion & Editorial, Sports

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

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