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According to Austin Chief of Police John Staley, a three-vehicle accident occurred on Arkansas Highway 367 at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Austin.

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The $10 billion Arkansas Teacher Retirement System rolls out its legislative package.

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LITTLE ROCK — A group advocating for a state law legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes will make a two-day pitch to lawmakers during the first week of the 2011 legislative session.

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LITTLE ROCK — A Forrest City attorney and one of his employees will have their day in federal court moved a little closer to home after a decision this week by U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr., to grant a change of venue.

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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans recently have seen a marked increase in the practice commonly known as Caller ID “spoofing,” which involves the display of a number on a person’s Caller ID that is not the number of the originating caller. Just as e-mail spoofing can make it appear that a message came from any e-mail address [...]

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HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs police are using a school that's closed for Christmas vacation to practice their response to a school-shooter scenario.

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MIAMI — Vernon Weaver, an Arkansas businessman who served in both the Carter and Clinton administrations, has died.

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Obviously, I have not been blogging much the past week as – one – I have been busy and – two – there has not been too much happening that has interested me enough to blog about.  I expect the former to stay true while the later to quickly change. Anyway, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette [...]

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PINE BLUFF — As the city of Pine Bluff continues to look for ways to balance the 2011 budget, the mayor and most city council members have said they would be willing to take a pay cut.

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