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Today in the news: Mistrial, acquittal for John Edwards

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Property owners contacted; efforts focus on cleanup

City officials have now identified and spoken with the owners of all six buildings destroyed by Sunday’s fire on Front Street and will soon begin the process to recoup close...

Coming down

Coming down The facade of the fire-damaged buildings on Front Street is demolished. read more

Morning Jolt: 3-year-old kicked off plane

A 3-year-old boy who was being “cranky” and refused to put his seatbelt on was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle before it took off. The...

Today in the news: 6-year-old doing well in spelling bee

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

State fire investigators combing through debris

Area officials are still trying to contact the owners of several of the buildings destroyed in the weekend fire on Front Street and hope to soon learn the cause of the blaze which...

Searching for clues 5/30

Searching for clues 5/30 An accelerant-alerting dog was sent to the Front Street fire site on Tuesday afternoon by the Fire Marshal’s Office of the Arkansas State Police....

Morning Jolt: Radioactive bluefin tuna made it to US

Bluefin tuna – one of the largest fish in the world – that were in Japan when the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant leaked made it all the way across the...

Today in the news: Horrific ‘zombie’ attack likely caused by ‘bath salts’

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Officials: Safety primary concern on Front Street

Firefighters spent much of Monday continuing to fight fires at the downtown buildings which began burning on Sunday. read more

Saving things

Morning Jolt: Man sues ex-fianc�e

What would you do if you were jilted by your soon-to-be-spouse? One New York man is taking it to the extreme and suing his ex-fiancee even though she returned the $32,000 ring....

Today in the news: Remembering our fallen heroes

Special Memorial Day edition of Today in the News.

Fire destroys Front Street buildings

Firefighters have spent nearly 24 hours battling a blaze that destroyed several buildings Sunday along historic Front Street in Forrest City and also caused smoke damage to other...

Fire destroys Front Street buildings

Morning Jolt: Honoring our Medal of Honor recipients

Three soldiers in the Afghanistan war and four in the Iraq war have been awarded the highest honor of all after sacrificing their lives: the Medal of Honor. (Three others from the...

This week: Moment of remembrance at 3 p.m.

Follow the link to see our look at what’s happening this week.

Front Street fire 5/27

Front Street fire 5/27 An afternoon fire leveled at least two buildings along historic Front Street. The cause of the fire is not known at this time, but is believed to have...

Week in review: Meet the balancing dog

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

Today in the news: Escaped penguin captured

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Suspect named in roadside killer case

Multiple law enforcement agencies converged at the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, May 21, to announce an arrest in two linked shootings along roadways in...

New crop sprouts in county

A steep shift in the price of peanuts over the past year has prompted several Delta growers to include the protein-packed legume in the mix of crops they planted this spring.And,...

For The Fallen

Local law enforcement officers and citizens gathered for Police Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15 in Rivergate Park. Mayor Chuck Cariker thanked all officers “who put our lives...

Injured cyclist reunited with companion

John Allen is living proof that a horror story can have a happy ending. While travelling on bike through Tunica County in early February, Allen and his dog Lady Marie were struck...

Golf across levee comes back from destructive 2011 flood

The great flood of 2011 severely damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses. In the world of golf, there may never have been a more devastating flood than River Bend Links,...

Running room

Running room A Forrest City Mustang running back looks for room after taking a handoff during the intrasquad spring scrimmage game played Tuesday at Sam Smith Stadium. read more

EARU at Brickeys marks 20 years; recognizes contributions of workers

The Arkansas Department of Corrections East Arkansas Regional Unit marked 20 years of service on Thursday. ... To continue reading this story, subscribe now.read more

EARU marks 20 years

EARU marks 20 years Dr. Mary Parker of the Arkansas Board of Corrections gestures as she talks about the dedication and hard work of the staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit....

Morning Jolt: Dog refuses to leave dead partner

A male pit bull refused to leave his dead mate on a roadside in Phoenix, and a picture of the dogs went viral on Facebook. The female dog apparently was hit by a car,...

Today in the news: Americans don’t use their full vacation time

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Making the play

Officers to hold checkpoints on holiday weekend

Area law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend as motorists prepare to hit the roads for the traditional kick-off to summer fun. ... To continue...

Last call

Last call Today was not only the last day for students in the Forrest City School District, but it was also the last official school day for Forrest City High School Principal...

Morning Jolt: Do you have any Bigfoot hair?

Researchers in Europe are looking for hair samples from Bigfoot, the yeti and other apelike creatures. Researchers at Oxford University and Lausanne Museum of Zoology plan to...

A Day to Remember in Marianna

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Marianna marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Today in the news: DC Comics superhero to come out of closet

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Smooth process reported in SFC on election day

St. Francis County election officials are calling Tuesday’s Primary a smooth election, particularly when considering the redistricting changes made earlier this year. ... To...

Absentee ballots 5/23

Absentee ballots 5/23 St. Francis County Election Commissioner Chris Oswalt, left, and Peggy Wright, who was assisting County Clerk Emily Holley’s office, wait for results...

Morning Jolt: Stolen pig statue back home

A life-size statue of a pig that was stolen from a home near Cincinnati was found soon after it went on the lam. The pig was discovered in a field with an ear broken off...

Today in the news: Pastor under fire for comments on gays

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Game face

Game face A J.T. Jarrett and Sons pitcher throws during Monday night’s 10-under youth baseball game against Triple G Farms at Palestine. Photo by Fred Conley.

Bryant urges commission, manager to work together

The verbal jousting of the Forrest City Water Commission, against both utility manager Jim Beazley and one another was addressed by Mayor Larry Bryant on Monday as the group...

Still learning

Still learning Students in the Forrest City School District have just a few days left, but that does not mean the learning has ended. read more

Morning Jolt: $1M for parking spot

A guaranteed parking spot in a luxury condo building in New York City is going for $1 million. The parking spot is inside the building and offers privacy that other...

Mother's Best Music Fest

Based on the tradition of one-man-bands and cigar box musicians, this eclectic mash-up of a variety of Delta music traditions (blues, country, rock, rockabilly) is one-of-a-kind. ...

Today in the news: Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for webcam incident

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Spring drills

Spring drills Palestine-Wheatley assistant football coach Curtis Sims, right, works with a player during las read more

Election officials ready for Primary voting to begin

After close to two weeks of early voting and months of campaigning voters will head to the polls Tuesday, casting ballots in the Primary. ... To continue reading this story,...

Ready for Primary

Ready for Primary read more

Morning Jolt: ‘Pet tax’ quickly nixed

On Friday morning, a commission in Italy announced a proposal to tax owners of dogs and cats for each pet, but the plan was killed by evening after a huge uproar. Animal owners,...