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Court bans nepotism
CLINTON (AP) – Quorum court members in Van Buren County have voted to ban the long-held practice of nepotism in county government.
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Federal fugitive apprehended in Arkansas
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A federal fugitive wanted in connection with a Wichita convenience store killing was caught Monday in Arkansas, authorities said.
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Little Rock leaders challenge direction of Episcopal Church
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Leaders of a dissident Anglican group that defied the archbishop of Canterbury by consecrating four new bishops say they want to remain within America’s Episcopal Church.
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Superintendent, principal named in lawsuit
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Lonoke County School Superintendent Dwain East and his predecessors knew about former Lonoke High School Principal Michael Bradshaw’s propensity for sexual misconduct with minors
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Texas case has similarities to Arkansas child killings
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – Executed a year ago for smothering her two children, Christina Riggs’ last words were “I love you my babies.”
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Heart disease study: Highest risk in areas of unemployment
CHARLESTON, W.Va.
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Two Lady ‘Katz named all-state team to softball
Melbourne Lady Bearkatz Megan Taylor and Rachell Rich were named to the Class AA-AAAAA slow-pitch softball all-state team, according to Melbourne Coach Mike Watson.
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NCAA places New Mexico State on probation, imposes sanctions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Neil McCarthy’s era of triumph and turmoil at New Mexico State University returned to haunt the school one more time Wednesday.
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UA’s Joe Johnson stays in NBA draft
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) – Arkansas’ Joe Johnson opted to stay in the National Basketball Association draft Wednesday, the last day for players to withdraw.
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Late model race car drivers in two series to battle at Batesville Speedway on Friday
LOCUST GROVE – Late model drivers in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Mid-America Racing Series and O’Reilly National Championship Series will meet again Friday night here at the Batesville Speedway and Sat
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Pit crew members work for credits in college course, not paycheck
Jon Kerley has a built-in excuse for any loss on the Hooters racing circuit. He can blame it on his inexperienced crew.
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Tiger to tangle again with U.S. Open-like course
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) – Unable to win the real thing last week at Southern Hills, Tiger Woods looks forward to playing the U.S. Open-like course at the Westchester Country Club.
