A Fort Smith sex offender was arrested Wednesday after he failed to register a new address with the Fort Smith Police Department, according to an arrest affidavit.

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For a homeowner hosting a New Year’s party, not having the proper liability coverage on a homeowner’s or renter’s policy could prove to be a costly mistake.

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Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Kathy Guthrie will seek the Democratic nomination for the office of Sebastian County Circuit Clerk in 2012, according to a news release.

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The Fort Smith Narcotics Unit served search warrants at two local convenience stores Wednesday afternoon that are accused of selling synthetic marijuana, the narcotics unit’s commander said.

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ALMA — Judge Paul Gant has presided over the Alma City Court for the last time.

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I’ve enjoyed writing in recent weeks about storied Arkansas duck clubs. They’re a part of our state’s unique heritage. In my mind, two names stand above the rest as far as being legendary — Claypool’s near Weiner and Wingmead near Stuttgart.

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LITTLE ROCK — An article on the website of Governing magazine identifies state Rep. Darrin Williams, D-Little Rock, as one of 12 state legislators to watch in 2012.

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JUDGE D. PRICE MARSHALL: A measured ruling in school case. Some legal normalcy is returning to the Pulaski County school desegregation case. First, it was the 8th Circuit’s decision to nullify Judge Brian Miller’s out-of-the-blue order ending state desegregation aid to the three Pulaski County school districts. This issue will require formal hearings. Yesterday came a measured [...]

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The Little Rock police say Greg Smith, 25, of 4315 Pinecone Drive, was fatally wounded by several gunshots on a parking lot at 5201 Geyer Springs Road shortly after midnight this morning. He told officers he was shot two men who fled in a silver Dodge Charger. No motive given. No arrests. [ Subscribe to the [...]

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A Greenwood man driving a dump truck rammed through a chain-link gate at the Fort Smith Regional Airport on Thursday evening before losing control and wrecking in a ditch, according to a police spokes

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