The city of Fort Smith plans to refinance about $17.2 million in water and sewer revenue bonds for an estimated savings of $640,000.

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Editor’s Note: Each year, the Times Record newsroom staff votes on the Top 10 local stories of the year. The announced closing of the Fort Smith Whirlpool factory ranks as the No. 2 story of 2011.

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Two Sebastian County justices of the peace achieved perfect attendance at Quorum Court meetings for 2011, and one completed a three-year attendance streak.

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Nine Crawford County justices of the peace attended all regular Quorum Court meetings during 2011; three attended all special meetings; and two achieved perfect attendance across both categories.

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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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Arkansas’ children – and their parents – have something to put smiles on their faces.

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40/29 reports that somebody drove a dump truck through a gate at the Fort Smith Regional Airport last night. Police said the man was driving around and screaming until he got caught in a ditch. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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Occupy Little Rock sends word of an Occupy Arkansas convention in Little Rock this weekend. Yes, a convention. Events include two marches, a town hall meeting, a cleanup project and music. Read on: [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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