I was permitted to video Sarah Palin signing copies of her book “America by Heart” and visit with customers. So enjoy. Reporters were instructed not to ask her any question or “she will get mad.” Guess what my column will be on this Sunday.

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State Rep. Rick Saunders, D-Hot Springs, received a round of applause from fellow legislators today for his decision to step down in January. Saunders is stepping down so Gov. Mike Beebe can call a special election to fill his House seat. Though term-limited, Saunders could have chosen to remain in office because the winner of [...]

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LITTLE ROCK — A term-limited state lawmaker who could stay in office after the successor voters chose for him died before the election said today his decision to step down in January likely will leave his district without representation in the state House in the 2011 session.

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FORT SMITH — According to a news release, Baldor Electric Co. has been sold to ABB, a power and automation technology group headquartered in Switzerland.

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The Cotton Bowl extended an invitation to Texas A&M today, which makes it pretty clear the Razorbacks won’t be heading to the Dallas-based bowl if they fail to get into the Sugar Bowl. Bowl games aren’t typically interested in rematches from regular season games. Especially in the same city. Arkansas and Texas A&M met in Dallas [...]

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LITTLE ROCK — Legislation filed today for the legislative session that convenes in January seeks to end the practice by which some public officials draw retirement benefits and a paycheck at the same time.

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LITTLE ROCK — Former state legislators would be banned from registering as lobbyists in Arkansas for two years after they leave office under legislation pre-filed today for the 2011 legislative session.

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Contract talk has been swirling all day regarding Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino. In fact, one report earlier today that said Arkansas is close to finalizing a seven-year extension for Petrino, which would include a raise and include a $6 million buyout. Well, the Razorbacks have offered their thoughts in the form of a statement, which you [...]

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The GHS Beta Club will be selling championship game day shirts for this Saturday’s football game when the Bulldogs take on Camden-Fairview in the state finals. The shirt features a “Drive for Five” logo. Shirts will be available Thursday morning for pick-up. Sizes available range from youth medium to adult XXL and are $13.

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Join the caravan to the State Football Championship game. The caravan will be escorting the GHS Football Team to Little Rock. The group will meet at the GMAC at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. You are encourage to bring your noisemakers and signs.

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