LITTLE ROCK — Local law enforcement would no longer have to wait for a state assessment before notifying the public when an out-of-state sex offender moves into their community under a bill be debated this week by state lawmakers.

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He has a chance to fare better if he can devote himself to leading America in 2011 rather than leading Democrats from 1948.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this report misidentified Steve Griffin with Arvest Bank.

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Employment numbers and residential real estate continued to reveal general weakness in the regional economy for December, while retail and auto sales and airport traffic numbers were improved over 200

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The Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Organization has scheduled three meetings to obtain public input on the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the organization announced during a technical committe

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If America wants to sustain its greatness, its people must regain the civility that marked the World War II generation: That was the message J.C. Watts sought to convey Friday.

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USA Truck of Van Buren on Thursday reported an increase in base revenues but a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2010 as well as the entire year.

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ABB has completed its acquisition of Baldor Electric Co., according to a news release.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods will open late this year in Fort Smith and will bring at least 50 new jobs to the area, an official with the company said Thursday.

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With ABB’s tender offer to purchase Baldor’s outstanding shares complete, the acquisition process appears poised to go more quickly than expected.

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