Alan Smith

FCWU sewer study request denied by commissioners

BEAZLEY TELLS GROUP THEY MIGHT WANT A NEW MANAGER

A 45-minute presentation on the possibility of a sewer study to help identify ways to improve the Forrest City Water Utility’s system was not enough to sway the majority of the FCWU Commission t

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11th Poker Run to benefit area's charitable groups

POKER RUN TO FEATURE CRAWFISH, BBQ AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT FC AIRPORT

Once again, the Ride the Ridge Poker Run will offer food and fun to area motorcycle riders while at the same time raising money for a pair of local charitable organizations.

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Majority of criminal cases heard in special term are nolle prosequi

Most of the 14 criminal cases that were set to be heard this week by St. Francis County Circuit Court Judge L.T.

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Palestine Council denies permit for mobile home

A man seeking a permit to relocate an abandoned mobile home from one location inside Palestine to another was denied his request this week by the Palestine City Council. 

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From the Delta to France

FCHS 10TH, 11TH GRADERS PREPARE FOR TRIP TO PARIS

Sixteen students from Forrest City High School will be traveling to Paris, France in June.

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Smart911 system will assist first responders

A new system that will give first responders to 911 emergency calls information that might help them save lives is on its way to St. Francis County. 

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Copper wiring in pivots, wells attracts thieves

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTS INCREASE IN THEFTS FROM FARMS AND BUSINESSES

An increase in copper thefts in the county has the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department working to apprehend the suspects involved.

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Time to spring forward, check alarm batteries

FC FIRE CHIEF ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP, PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY PLAN

Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m., Sunday, and in Forrest City, as in most of the country, that means people should turn the clocks in their homes ahead one hour and in the process lose

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Students growing vegetables, knowledge

EXTENSION SERVICE, MASTER GARDENERS WORKING WITH SCHOOLS

Some children believe that food comes from the grocery store and many don’t question what is involved in producing the things that they eat.

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On-demand tax to be discussed at March 21 forum

A public forum has been scheduled regarding a half-cent, on-demand sales tax that would be used to provide incentives for economic development.

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