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Former president praises work of Winrock International

Former president praises work of Winrock International

08 September 2010

LITTLE ROCK — Life in undeveloped countries is often like guerrilla warfare — there’s no predictability or reward for good behavior, former president Bill Clinton said in a keynote speech Wednesday during Winrock International’s 25th anniversary luncheon.

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USDA to make $30 million poultry purchase

USDA to make $30 million poultry purchase

08 September 2010

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to buy up to $30 million worth of poultry products for federal food programs, U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said today.

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Trial over Conway Human Development Center begins

Trial over Conway Human Development Center begins

08 September 2010

LITTLE ROCK — Opposing lawyers painted diverging portraits of the Conway Human Development Center today as a trial over the future of the facility that houses 500 mentally and physically disabled adults and children got under way in federal court.

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Jonesboro council OKs bond sale

Jonesboro council OKs bond sale

08 September 2010

JONESBORO — The City Council approved the issuance of up to $45 million in bonds for construction of the Nordex USA wind turbine plant.

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Police fear i-49 crime uptick

Police fear i-49 crime uptick

08 September 2010

FORT SMITH — Although a completed Interstate 49 would bring legitimate economic opportunities to the greater Fort Smith region, it also might spark a growth in illicit business.

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Conway man sentenced for raping 6-year-old

Conway man sentenced for raping 6-year-old

08 September 2010

CONWAY — Arthur Harold Cox, 58, of Conway, was sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction after pleading no contest to the charge of rape involving a 6-year-old girl.

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Clinton to stump for Arkansas Democrats

Clinton to stump for Arkansas Democrats

07 September 2010

LITTLE ROCK — Former President Bill Clinton has scheduled a whirlwind tour of campaign events for Arkansas Democrats on Wednesday.

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UCA trustee’s grand jury testimony delayed

UCA trustee’s grand jury testimony delayed

07 September 2010

CONWAY — A member of the University of Central Arkansas board said today he has no time certain for testifying before a federal grand jury looking into the dealings of former UCA President Lu Hardin.

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More articles from the News Bureau

John Brummett

On flying banners and holding lines


September 09 2010

John Boozman and Blanche Lincoln, lacking much else, are competing to exploit the football Razorbacks.

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Harry King

Kicking game importance underlined


September 09 2010

LITTLE ROCK — Long-range BCS implications of Boise State 33, Virginia Tech 30 obscured the every-game truth about the importance of special teams.

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