Arkansas News
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Garland County deputy names 3 suspects _ 1 dead _ in 5 slayings at Pearcy, Ark.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Sheriff's deputies have identified three suspects, including one shot... more
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University of Arkansas fraternity chapter under investigation after alcohol incident
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — An alcohol incident involving a pledge has led to an investigation... more
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Flames at Pine Bluff probation office don't reach files; officer douses small blaze
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — The person who tried to burn a probation office in Pine Bluff may want... more
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Elton John and Billy Joel cancel Verizon Arena show due to illness, schedule problems
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Elton John and Billy Joel concert that was set for Nov.... more
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Number of active oil and gas rigs in the US up by 12 this week
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S.... more
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Ark. lawmaker suggests legalizing marijuana to address prison overcrowding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A state senator says that legalizing or lessening criminal... more
Oklahoma News
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Officers say police impersonator sexually assaulted woman
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say a man posing as a police officer stopped a female... more
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Oklahoma man accused of plotting North Dakota dentist's murder waives extradition
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a North Dakota... more
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Comeback victory earns Weeden backup quarterback's job for No. 12 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brandon Weeden is now the backup quarterback for No. 12 Oklahoma... more
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Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder for multiple homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Marine faces six counts of first-degree murder in the fatal... more
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Former ME's investigator ordered to stand trial on sexual battery count
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The former chief investigator for the state Medical Examiner's office has... more
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Southern Miss, Tulsa meet with postseason goals still in reach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — If Southern Miss wants a place in the Conference USA championship... more
Northwest Arkansas News
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Son of Missing Bentonville Woman Released from Jail
The only man arrested in connection with two missing persons cases in Northwest Arkansas has been... more
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Airport Raising Taxes on Rental Cars Video
Renting cars at XNA is about to get more expensive as the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport... more
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Twilight Fans Thirsty for New Moon Video
The latest movie in the Twilight Series, is drawing huge crowds at movie theaters across the... more
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Crime Stoppers Video
The Benton County Sheriff's Department needs your help identifying two commercial burglary suspects. more
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Former Camp Leader Facing Sex Charges Video
A former assistant director of a Christian camp is facing sexual indecency charges against 14- and... more
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Property Taxes Could Go Down in Benton County Video
Benton County officials will levy property taxes for 2009 tonight at their Quorum Court meeting. And... more
Arkansas Business Daily Report
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Video: Dow Attempts Comeback But Ends Lower (Market Wrap)
Stocks falling for the third straight day as a disappointing earnings report from computer maker Dell weighed on tech stocks, according to today's Arkansas Business Market Wrap video.
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Wynne Bank Criticized by OCC for Loans Originated by ANB
The $268 million bank remains profitable, posting $1.6 million in net income for the first three quarters of 2009.
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ADFA Board Awards $17.7M to Housing Developments in State
The money is to be used to help neighborhoods destabilized by housing foreclosures and abandonment.
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St. Vincent Opening Arkansas Neuroscience Institute
The medical facility will introduce three neurosurgeons who will practice at the institute.
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Lincoln a Question Mark as Senate Pushes Toward Health Care Vote
Senate Democratic leaders push toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill.
Local Wire
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Seven-state robotics competition heads to UAFS
story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Fort Smith will host 40 teams from seven states Dec. 3-5 for the 2009 Frontier Trails BEST Regional Robotics Competition, sponsored by the city of Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
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Arkansas? October jobless rate jumps to 7.6%
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 7.1% in September to 7.6% in October, an increase that could end three consecutive months of rate declines in the Fort Smith metro area.
Jobless data for Arkansas’ metro areas is set for a Dec. 2 release.
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Beer follows BBQ to Cedarville
story and photo by Marla Cantrell
Sit down for this one. You can now buy beer in Cedarville. That’s right, BEER. In the small, conservative northern Crawford County town of Cedarville. At a place called Ima Jerk Barbeque. Really. Ima Jerk.
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Fort Smith to maintain I-540/Rogers Avenue interchange
Who do we believe about poor maintenance and appearance of the Interstate 540 and Rogers Avenue interchange in Fort Smith — the city of Fort Smith or Arkansas highway officials?
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Natural gas proponents not giving up on CNG push
Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. refuse to give up on the effort to convince governments, businesses and individuals of the benefits of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
