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Returning senior

Returning senior Forrest City Mustang forward Henry Lee (30) is one of seven seniors returning to the varsity team this season. The Mustangs will play a preseason jamboree...

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Repairing

Repairing In spite of the chilly weather this morning, there was still work to do. read more

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Council begins review of 2012 budget for city

COSTS FOR DISTRICT COURT STUDIED The Forrest City City Council began discussing the 2012 budget this week with Mayor Larry Bryant presenting a proposal for...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Forrest City Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Forrest City elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Jacket take down

Jacket take down Forrest City senior tailback Bobby Allen (22) is brought down by Wynne’s Caleb Blansett (63) and Isaac Simmons (6) during the first quarter of...

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Mistrial declared in capital murder case

JURY DEADLOCKS THREE TIMES AT 11-TO-1 IN TEEN'S TRIAL; PROSECUTION LEANING TOWARD TRYING CASE AGAIN The capital...

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Little pumpkin

Little pumpkin There were a lot of costumes at Saturday’s Fall Fest celebration at Hicky Field. Lillie Baker, at 18 months, came as the cutest pumpkin in the patch. read more

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Ready to trick or treat

Ready to trick or treat Halloween is Monday, and kids around town are getting ready for it. India Beazley, 4, shows off the loot she has already gotten at a local day care.

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Attorneys present final arguments in Mays capital murder trial

DELIBERATIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN TODAY Jurors heard closing arguments this morning in the trial of an 18-year-old accused...

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No where to run

No where to run Forrest City senior tailback Bobby Allen (22) tries to find his way around a pair of Nettleton defenders during last week’s 5A-East conference game played at...

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Capital murder trial underway; prosecution rests

TWO TEENS CHARGED IN THE CRIME OFFER TESTIMONY AGAINST DEFENDANT First Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Fletcher...

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Fixing up church

Fixing up church Terry Brooks, left, and John Booth, both from Illinois, cut some paneling in the sanctuary of Willis Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Madison. read more

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Mass flu clinic set for Friday at Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds

SFC HEALTH UNIT SCHEDULES SEPARATE SHOTS AT HUGHES COMMUNITY CENTER The first of two mass flu clinics in St. Francis County will be held this Friday, Oct. 28, at...

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Holiday storytime

Holiday storytime Halloween stories were read at the spooky storytime held at the Forrest City Public Library on Tuesday. read more

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Heifer International works in Hughes

VOLUNTEERS SPEND DAY CLEANING OLD CAMPUS FOR BUSINESS CENTER The sounds of chainsaws, wood chippers and weedeaters filled the air in Hughes yesterday as Heifer...

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Bringing the community together

Bringing the community together The old Mildred Jackson Elementary School campus in Hughes was the site of a major clean-up effort on Monday. read more

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Combined effort

Combined effort Forrest City defenders Alex Martin (62), Malik Avant (37) and Justin Smith (46) converge to stop a Marion running back (46 white) during Monday night’s...

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Just getting by

Just getting by A Nettleton defender tries to catch up with Forrest City senior receiver Scott Gracey (1) during the fourth quarter of Friday’s homecoming game at Sam Smith...

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Farm to School initiative provides healthier choices

EAEC, SEVEN HARVEST INC., SUPPLIERS The Forrest City School District is joining schools nationwide in participating in the national Farm to School program which...

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Blessing the animals

Blessing the animals Rev. Larry Mitchell of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church blesses Juanita, a dog from the Forrest City Humane Shelter, being held by Janice Mitchell. read...

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It’s homecoming time

It’s homecoming time The Forrest City Mustang Homecoming Parade was held Thursday. Zack Oswalt and his sister Katy ride on the FBLA float. The parade ended at Mustang Arena,...

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Centerpoint says drop in pressure cause of problem

200 UNITS IN GROBMYER CIRCLE AFFECTED A dip in temperature, along with some construction in the area on Thursday, resulted in a brief but uncomfortable...

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Dragged down

Dragged down Paragould’s Dexter Thompson is brought down by Forrest City’s Leonard Jordan (24) after making a catch in their game played last Friday at Paragould. read...

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Homecoming hands

Homecoming hands This is homecoming week for the Forrest City Mustangs, and even kindergarten students are showing their spirit. read more

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May takes jail tax message to Kiwanians

VOTERS TO DECIDE ON 1-CENT DEC. 13 St. Francis County Sheriff Bobby May took his message for a new jail to the Kiwanis Club of Forrest City on Wednesday, urging...

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Saint Francis County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Saint Francis County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Saint Francis County Arkansas area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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SF Quorum Court approves budget; no vote on bonuses

REVENUE SHORTFALL ANTICIPATED IN 2012 The justices of the St. Francis County Quorum Court unanimously adopted the 2012 budget on Tuesday. ... To continue reading...

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Supporting the home team 10/19

Supporting the home team 10/19 The homecoming game for the Forrest City High School Mustangs football team is  Friday night, and students are preparing for the annual...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arkansas AR

Arkansas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arkansas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Board retreat:

Board retreat: The first in what will be a series of retreats for the Forrest City School Board was held Monday night. read more

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Woods offers 1-cent sales tax idea to help district

The Forrest City School Board met in a retreat setting Monday night, and while no official action could be taken, members expressed many ideas on how to improve the Forrest City...

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Special activities for homecoming under way in FC

STUDENTS SHOWING SCHOOL SPIRIT It’s homecoming week for the Forrest City Mustangs, and campuses across the school district are showing their school spirit...

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Visit from Sparky

Visit from Sparky Sparky the Fire Dog paid a visit to Central Elementary School on Friday to teach them about fire safety. Sparky receives hugs from some of the students as...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Forrest City and across the country. With...

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Enrollment down in all SFC districts

FCSD SUPERINTENDENT DR. JERRY WOODS SAYS LOSS OF ONLY 12 STUDENTS ENCOURAGING Enrollment figures in the three school...

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Time for a fence

Time for a fence Times and tastes change, and on occasion, something has to go. Eric Jones, of Jones and Son, uses a backhoe to remove some bushes at a house on Laughrun Drive....

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Conference win

Conference win Forrest City’s Bryan Allen (20) gets a hand on Paragould quarterback Dylan Hoggard  during the first half of Thursday’s 5A-East conference game played at...

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Trunk or treating hot air balloons, highlight fall fest

TWO WEEKENDS SET ASIDE FOR EVENTS After a big success last year, Fall Fest is returning and promising fun for all ages. ...

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Checking it out

Checking it out Most of the times, people don’t even think about their phones until they stop  working. In the meantime, there is constant maintenance going on. read more

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Find Arkansas Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arkansas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arkansas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Federal operation identifies suspects in narcotics sting

'OPERATION DELTA BLUES' ONGOING Five Phillips County law enforcement officers and more than 50 area residents...

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Announcing arrests

Announcing arrests U.S. read more

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FBI makes arrests in 4-year probe

'OPERATION DELTA BLUES' UNDER WAY LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The FBI plans to announce dozens of arrests, including of...

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FBI sting

FBI sting Federal officials made several arrests this morning as part of a four-year investigation into corruption in Eastern Arkansas, according to the Associated Press. read more

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FCFD: Fire started by child left unattended

RUFFIN SAYS KEEP LIGHTERS, MATCHES AWAY FROM CHILDREN A young child caused a fire that nearly destroyed a Sycamore Drive home Saturday afternoon. ... To continue...

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CRTI Barbecue crowd

CRTI Barbecue crowd A large crowd took advantage of the “Welcome” sign on the administration building at Crowley’s Ridge Technical Institute, and turned out to...

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Pioneer run

Pioneer run Forrest City sophomore linebacker Jaylin Jonnson (45) tries to bring down Batesville sophomore running back Jordan Childress (4) during the first half of...

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Ready for Halloween

Ready for Halloween It’s October and before long it will be Halloween. Three-year-old Karson Johnson said he is ready to celebrate. Johnson poses with his favorite Halloween...

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Colt and Hughes joining efforts to clean up county

MAYORS TO RID CITIES OF EYESORES The cities of Colt and Hughes are joining the effort to benefit from more than $100,000 in grant funds to clean up their...

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Big night

Big night Forrest City senior tailback Bobby Allen is looking for a breakout game tonight as the Mustangs host Batesville. Allen ran for 85 yards last week against Beebe. Photo by...

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