David Nichol

City council allows fire department to seek bids on new truck

 

The Forrest City City Council on Tuesday voted to allow Fire Chief Johnny Ruffin to seek bids on a new fire truck.

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Judge to decide shelter dispute at city's request

Lease on building never signed

A committee of city council members recommended on Tuesday — and the recommendation was adopted — that the city seek legal means in determining the ownership of the humane shelter and the land on w

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New classroom at juvenile camp in state projects

 

The Juvenile Treatment Center at Pine Tree will be receiving a new classroom building as part of a $17.1 million project to improve the six centers statewide.

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City employees may see raises in 2010 budget

Council asks for cost estimate

The year’s first budget meeting, held Thursday, consisted mostly of going over the current year’s budget, which Forrest City Mayor Gordon McCoy said is a lot like next year’s budget, with some e

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What's new on the laundry list?

Something struck me the other night as the Forrest City School Board discussed borrowing money and having to make cuts. I’m no parent, but I wonder if many parents thought of it.

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First bricks dedicated on campus of EACC

Campaign to replace walkways ongoing

 

“We couldn’t have picked a better day. The weather was  perfect — we ordered it,” said Carla Nimocks, chair of the East Arkansas Community College Foundation.

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FCSD borrows $1 million to face projected shortfall

District will draw down what it needs; cuts being made

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Public hearing seeks input on charter school

Lincoln Middle Academy of Excellence in planning stages for FC School District

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Accreditation team to visit CRTI in Oct.

Crowley’s Ridge Technical Institute is preparing for an accreditation visit in October from the Council on Occupational Education.

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Extension Service: Excessive rain hurting farmers

Ask just about any local farmer, and he’ll say the rain needs to stop.

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