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EACC Trustees hear updates; meet new VP

An update on current projects and the introduction of a new vice president for academic affairs were among the subjects covered Thursday at the meeting of the East Arkansas...

He's back 2/10

He's back 2/10 Oral Edwards is greeted by board member Ann Hudson at Thursday’s meeting of the East Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees. read more

Relay for Life moves location for April event

There is still plenty of time for anyone wanting to participate in this year’s local Relay For Life to form their teams and register – but everyone is also reminded...

Decisions, decisions 2/9

Decisions, decisions 2/9 It’s great to have a lot of choices when you’re going to build something. Karson Johnson, 3, looks over the possibilities at a local day care....

Fire committee to get proposal on Act 833 cuts

The Forrest City City Council opted Tuesday to delay making a decision regarding a recent proposal to cut more than $35,000 in funding the city receives from Act 833 funds for the...

Hoping for good weather 2/8

Hoping for good weather 2/8 While recent wet weather has caused some problems, work is continuing on the new Allied Health Building on the campus of East Arkansas Community...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Just getting by:

Just getting by: Forrest City’s Braxton Williams (left) drives past a Batesville defender during Monday’s junior high boys game played at Mustang Arena. Batesville...

Interstate work on cable barrier may be delayed

Work to install a system of steel cable barriers, designed to make interstate travel safer, could be delayed from its projected summer start and incorporated into plans for larger...

Guardrail work

Guardrail work A guardrail on a small bridge on Highway 1 South, just past the old Evans School, has deteriorated, and state Highway and Transportation workers are repairing it....

Mustang 17 in transition after burglaries

Although it has been hampered by burglaries, the Forrest City School District’s television station Mustang 17 is still broadcasting. ... To continue reading this story,...

Mustang defense

Mustang defense Forrest City sophomore center Dwain Whitfield (23) defends against Greene County Tech’s Nick Cothern (22) during Friday night’s 5A-East conference game...

Plunge supporters

Plunge supporters The annual Special Olympics Arkansas Polar Plunge® was held Saturday at Lake Dunn in Village Creek State Park. More than $2,800 was raised to benefit area...

Sophomore slam

Sophomore slam Forrest City sophomore center Trey Thompson gets the slam dunk during a recent home game against Beebe. The Mustangs will host Greene County Tech tonight beginning...

Coalition's work lauded during annual banquet

The importance of the partnership of the members of the Crossroads Coalition for the region was highlighted Thursday during the 10-county coalition’s seventh annual dinner...

Crossroads banquet

Crossroads banquet The Crossroads Coalition held its seventh annual banquet and awards presentation Thursday in Wynne. The keynote speaker for the event was Gen. Wesley Clark,...

Fast break

Fast break Grace-Anne Merrell of Forrest City, starts the fast break for the Lee Academy Junior Lady Cougars during a recent home game. read more

LMAE shadow day lets teachers share jobs with students

About 50 students at Lincoln Middle Academy of Excellence got a different sort of education today as they shadowed teachers and staff at the school. ... To continue reading this...

Shadowing

Shadowing Alex Utley, a student at Lincoln Middle Academy of Excellence, took part in a shadow day today at the school. read more

City council delays adopting '12 budget

The Forrest City City Council agreed Tuesday to use the city’s 2011 budget for this year after failing to reach a decision on the budget initially presented to them in early...

Spreading it out 2/1

Spreading it out 2/1 The remodeling project at Imboden Family Dentistry is continuing. read more

Seeds of change

Leaders from Heifer International and the U.S. Department of Agriculture gathered Monday in Hughes to celebrate Heifer’s commitment to working in a USDA StrikeForce area....

Partnership signed

Partnership signed Pierre Ferrari, left, president and CEO of Heifer International, and Pearlie Reed, Assistant Secretary for Administration with the U.S. read more

Big stretch

Big stretch Forrest City senior Kim Jones (44) battles for a rebound during last week’s home game against Beebe. The Lady Mustangs will play at Batesville on Tuesday. Photo...

Assisted Living Community sets April 1 opening

Officials with the St Francis Assisted Living Community are hopeful that the doors will open to the first residents on April 1, a little over a year from the start of construction...

Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus Free school supplies were given to area children at the Forrest City Junior Auxiliary Stuff the Bus event Saturday read more

Saturday games

Early blooms

Early blooms Some daffodil varieties bloom earlier than others, but usually you don’t start seeing them until February. read more

Committee works out budget details

Members of the Forrest City City Council will vote on the 2012 budget Tuesday during a called meeting. ... To continue reading this story, subscribe now.read more

Me and my umbrella

Me and my umbrella It was a rainy morning in Forrest City today, and people got around as best they could. Karson Johnson, 3, uses an umbrella to get from a car to the porch at a...

Over $3 million spent on lottery in SFC last year

More than $3 million in lottery tickets was purchased in St. Francis County last year. ... To continue reading this story, subscribe now.read more

Mayors offer FC $50,000 in fire funds

The Saint Francis County Intergovernmental Council voted 5-to-1 to give the Forrest City Fire Department $50,000 in Act 833 funding on Tuesday, pending the acceptance of the...

A chance to play 1/25

A chance to play 1/25 A rare sight these days – the sun in a blue sky – made an appearance Tuesday and made the day not only brighter, but warmer. read more

FCity School Board mulls options to reduce spending

Options to reduce the financial burden of the Forrest City School District were discussed Monday night in what was the first of many work sessions the school board has scheduled...

Routine maintenance

Routine maintenance Maintaining the campus of East Arkansas Community College is a full-time job. Everything inside buildings and outside must be checked. read more

Eighth grade basketball

Eighth grade basketball Forrest City’s LaMontrelle Randle (23) goes up for the shot over a Wynne defender in an eighth grade boys game played Monday at Mustang Arena. read...

Unbeaten

Unbeaten Forrest City’s Montrell Mathis (15) defends against Paragould’s J.J. Jimenez during Friday night’s 5A-East conference game played at Paragould. read more

Federal lawsuit challenges new Senate Dist. 24

After months of planning, the East Arkansas Redistricting Coalition and Sen. ... To continue reading this story, subscribe now.read more

Pick up sticks

Pick up sticks Rita Vaught plays the grown-up, outdoor version of “pick up sticks,” that all homeowners are familiar with, on Sunday afternoon. read more

Fire kills Wynne woman

OFFICIALS SAY REPORTS OF EXPLOSION AT HOME BEING INVESTIGATED A Thursday afternoon fire in Caldwell claimed the life of a...

Fatal fire

Fatal fire A firefighter looks over the remains of a home on Highway 261 near Caldwell that burned Thursday afternoon and took the life of a woman who was cleaning house at the...

Guarded

Guarded Forrest City Lady Mustangs junior guard Mary Burks, right, defends against Wynne senior guard Alex Meredith (3) during a recent home basketball game. read more

Mustangs on the road

Mustangs on the road Forrest City senior guard Mekyiel Harris (5) defends against a Greene County Tech player during a recent 5A-East conference basketball game. read more

Sinkhole work

Sinkhole work Dewayne Armstrong uses a trackhoe to lift a piece of pipe, while Tim Love, lower left, and Richard Rice position the pipe. read more

QCourt, Council determine formula for Act 833 funds

SOME COUNTIES IN STATE DIVIDE IT EQUALLY, OTHERS USE POPULATION FOR DISTRIBUTION If the St Francis County...

Council cautions against changes to Act 833 funds

SURROUNDING AREAS COULD LOSE SERVICE The Forrest City City Council took no action Tuesday regarding Act 833 funding for the fire department, opting to take a...

Essay time 1/18

Essay time 1/18 Erdell Revoner prepares her fourth grade class at Stewart Elementary to write an essay, on what to do with $1 million. read more

Challenged

Challenged Forrest City sophomore Trey Thompson (24) defends against Wynne’s Joe Stampley (42) during last week’s 5A-East conference game played at Mustang Arena. read...

FCEA celebrates King’s work, life at annual event

MURDOCK ASKS CROWD TO APPLY LEADER'S QUALITIES IN OWN LIVES Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time of reflection...

King holiday

King holiday Rep. Reginald Murdock, of House District 52, was the keynote speaker at the annual Forrest City Education Association’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday...