FORT SMITH — A Barling man accused of videotaping a minor female undressing avoided potential prison time Wednesday when he pleaded guilty to video voyeurism in exchange for a suspended sentence.

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas guard Rickey Scott snapped out of his slump after a pep talk with his uncle last week, scoring a career-high 18 points to lead the Razorbacks to a win before they enjoyed a short Christmas break.

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FAYETTEVILLE — The long wait for the 2012 football schedule finally ended Wednesday, when the Southeastern Conference finalized its plans for the 14-team conference.

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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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Editor’s Note: Each year, the Times Record newsroom staff votes on the Top 10 local stories of the year. A shooting at the Crawford County Courthouse ranks as the No. 3 story of 2011.

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A malfunctioning paging system caused a delayed response by the Greenwood Fire Department, which resulted in the total loss of a home early Wednesday morning, said the Greenwood fire chief.

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A Barling man avoided potential prison time Wednesday when he pleaded guilty in Sebastian County Circuit Court to video voyeurism in exchange for a suspended sentence.

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Cedarville public offices will be closed Friday for the New Year’s holiday and Alma public offices will be closed Friday and Monday for the holiday.

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FAYETTEVILLE — A new trial has been ordered in a sexual discrimination lawsuit against Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc.

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