1. Wreck in front of Hampton Inn early Monday kills two Camden students, third injured- In a collision early morning of August 10th, two teens were killed and a third injured on the U.S. 79 bypass. While pulling out of the driveway at the Hampton Inn, the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado truck was hit by a 1997 Freightliner. Both the driver and passenger were killed on impact. The second passenger was taken to Magnolia Regional Medical Center and later transported to Little Rock hospital. The driver of the Freightliner is uninjured and was not identified in the report. (Magnolia Reporter)

2. Walmart AMP expansion complete but waiting for a concert- As soon as concerts are safe again, touring acts will have a new place to perform in Northwest Arkansas. The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers has spent the summer renovating the amphitheater. The renovation project increased the value price by around 4 million dollars. Concerts seekers can look forward to attending concerts here in the summer of 2021. (Fayetteville Flyer)

3. Trump calls Biden’s coronavirus plan unscientific, rejects call for national mask mandate- On Thursday, President Donald Trump disapproved former Vice President Joe Biden’s request for a national mask mandate to battle the coronavirus. Referring to masks, Donald Trump said, “Maybe they’re great and maybe they’re just good, maybe they’re not so good. But frankly what do you have to lose? You have nothing to lose.” Also, repeatedly stating lockdowns would inflict more harm than good. Biden’s newly announced pick for Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out on the topic stating, “This virus has impacted almost every country, but there’s a reason it has hit America worse than any other advanced nation. It’s because of Trump’s failure to take it seriously from the start.” (CNBC)

4. First Covid-19 reinfection documented in Hong Kong- On Monday researchers in Hong Kong reported what they think is the first confirmed case of Covid-19 reinfection. In late March, a 33-year old was first infected by SARS-CoV-2, then 4 and a half months later contracted the virus again while traveling to Europe. Maria Van Kerkhove, a coronavirus expert at the World Health Organization reported “What we are learning about infection is that people do develop an immune response, and what is not completely clear yet is how strong that immune response is and for how long that immune response lasts.” Meaning if someone was to get the virus again they are more likely to have milder symptoms, but they still don’t know enough about the virus to be certain. (StatNews)

5. Thailand floats plan to welcome back international tourists in October- Thailand’s Minister of Tourism Phihat Ratchakitprakarn announced in a public forum last week that the country is working to allow foreign tourists to visit the country through a program called “Safe and Sealed. The plan will permit guests to fly to Phuket and quarantine in a designated resort for 14 days. They will be allowed to go to the beach during their quarantine so long as they stay in their allotted area. At the end of their quarantine period, they will be tested and, if results positive, free to travel on the island. If tourists want to leave the island they will have to quarantine for an additional 7 days. (CNN)

6. Mavericks' Luka Doncic calls historic triple-double, game winner 'something special'- After about 40 hours after he sprained his ankle, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks returned to the court Sunday afternoon to play in Game 4 against the LA Clippers. After receiving clearance to play he delivered a historic performance. Leading the scoreboard with 43-points, 17-rebounds, and 13-assist, making him the youngest player in NBA history to record a 40-point triple-double. Luka Doncic led the team to victory with a buzzer-beating 3-point step-back ensuring the overtime win 135-132. (ESPN)

7. Britney Spears' request to remove father from guardianship delayed to 2021- James P. Spears, who has overseen his daughters personal and financial decisions for over a decade stepped down due to health problems last year. Britney’s lawyers said she was strongly opposed to her father returning to the position. Conspiracy theorists believe Britney is being held against her will and being stolen from. James Spears addressed those rumors by stating “I have to report every nickel and dime spent to the court every year. How the hell would I steal something? … I love my daughter.” A California judge has ruled that Britney’s request for a court to prevent her father from returning as her conservator will not be decided until February. (The Guardian)

8. TikTok user becomes an unlikely sex symbol by dressing and talking like Johnny Depp's Willy Wonka- Duke Depp, a 19-year old from Utah, goes by willywonkatiktok on TikTok. Duke has gained more than 7.2 million followers since he first uploaded on May 3rd; making him the fastest growing page on the app. TikTok users cannot get over Duke’s uncanny resemblance to Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka from the 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Along with Duke’s hair and accessories, he also can do a pretty good impression. Unlike the movie, Duke sometimes does sexy stripteases and dances provocatively for the camera. (Daily Mail)

9. It Started As A Joke But Gen Z Is Trying To Sexualize The USPS To Save The Agency From Being Defunded- After a TikTok of a user dancing to “WAP” in a sexy mail carrier outfit went viral, Gen Z has expressed their passion for saving the USPS service from being defunded. Since the post, many users across America have shown their support by signing petitions and spreading important information about more ways viewers can be involved. A USPS spokesperson says they have no comment about the trend. (Buzzfeed News)

10.These Photos Show How The Oldest State Park In California Has Been Destroyed By Fire- On August 17th, California’s biggest state park, Big Basin Park was struck by lightning; resulting in a fire that burned more than 55,000 acres as of Friday. The fires were to blame for 5 deaths and is still uncontained. Park structures and houses in the area have taken a hard hit and Rangers are having a hard time controlling the fire because of the fire risk. Pictured below is a bathroom and a state park sign that were ruined by the fire. (Buzzfeed News)

11. Arkansas focusing on safety of voters- The Secretary of State John Thurston is giving as much as $1 million dollars in PPE (personal protective equipment) to county clerks across the state. Last week several truckloads were delivered and more are enroute. The equipment is to make voters feel safe and be safe. Thusrton encourages everyone to vote and suggests that people who are healthy and able vote at a poll to avoid taking chances with their vote being lost in the mail. (Arkansas Online)

12. Storms Marco and Laura Are Poised To Give The Gulf Coast A Deadly One-Two Punch- In the coming days, the Gulf Coast can expect two major storms to hit. It is very rare for two hurricanes to make landfall with such swift sequence. The 2020 hurricane season is predicted to rival 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for both Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. (Buzzfeed News)

13. The Golden State Killer Has Been Sentenced To Life In Prison- The 74 year Joseph James DeAngelo was finally sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of a 12- year murder, rape, and burglary spree in the 70s and 80s. In 2018, with the use of a genealogical database, investigators connected his DNA to multiple cases. In June, DeAngelo pleaded guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder, 13 counts of kiddnapping for robbery, and addmitted to at least 50 rapes and 120 robberies in which he was not charged. (Buzzfeed News)

14. Doctors Call For Immediate End To High-Intensity Active Shooter Drills In Schools- The American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out against the use of active shooter drills. Their statement said they don’t really help prepare students for a real shooter. The most they do is drain and traumatize kids. One doctor said that it makes no sense for schools to take safety precautions for Covid and then turn around and pack a bunch of students closely together. (Huffington Post)