Alan Smith

FCSD building fund to get $1.3 million transfer

Capital improvements at the Forrest City School District got a boost of about $1.3 million on Thursday night as the Forrest City School Board voted unanimously to transfer the remaining School Part

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Youth organization donates wheelchair to local man robbed earlier this month

A local disabled man who was robbed earlier this month after being knocked out of his wheelchair has received a new wheelchair thanks to a local youth organization.

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SFC Indigent Care Board elects officers, approves application list for payments

Meeting for the first time this year, the St.

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Judge welcomes public's input on road projects

MORE MONEY AVAILABLE FOR COUNTY AFTER VOTERS APPROVE STATE, LOCAL INITIATIVES

One of the most anticipated projects for St. Francis County in 2013 is the paving and repair of county roads thanks to a marked increase in funding.

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FCSD schools open late to avoid ice

Freezing rain and the threat of icy roadways caused the Forrest City School District to close early on Tuesday and open an hour late this morning.

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Stickers assist children, EMTs in emergencies

Helmets worn by children riding bicycles, skateboards or skates are designed to protect them from injury, and a program being offered through Forrest City Medical Center is designed to aid those

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FC School Board members cautioned against accepting anonymous mailings from public

Members of the Forrest City School Board met in a called meeting on Monday to consider the expulsion of two students, but first they were cautioned by their attorney about anonymous mailings fro

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Walk to bring awareness to obesity problem

Childhood obesity is a growing problem not only in Arkansas, but in the United States. Organizers of an event scheduled for the Dr.

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Palestine Council selects engineer for street projects

An engineering firm has been selected to design plans for street and drainage projects in the city of Palestine.

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Fire chief issues annual reminder on heating safety

RUFFIN: NEW SPACE HEATERS ARE BETTER

Winter temperatures always have personnel at the Forrest City Fire Department crossing their fingers with hopes that no one gets hurt while trying to heat their homes.

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