David Nichol

FCAHS reminds pet owners to spay, neuter their animals

Spring can mean a lot of things. For the Forrest City Area Humane Society, it’s a reminder that not nearly enough people are spaying or neutering their pets – particularly dogs.

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Delta region health ranked lower than the rest of the state

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY 60TH OUT OF 75 COUNTIES

A recent study ranking the health levels of people in Arkansas ranked counties in the Delta region lower than the rest of the state.

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Recent weather may impact area wheat crop

Recent cool, wet weather has been keeping farmers out of the field, and may cause some problems with wheat.

That was the assessment from Extension Agent and Staff Chairman Mitch Crow.

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Strange weather? Really?

I’ve already talked about how our daffodils aren’t blooming, and blamed it pretty much on the weather. However, I can’t say this is the strangest weather I’ve ever encountered.

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Population decline tied to lack of jobs

SFC HAS 1.4 PERCENT FEWER RESIDENTS

A recent report on population losses in rural counties holds true in St.

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Widener considers curfew as one way to curb vandalism

MAYOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT TO FIX STREETS

The Widener City Council on Monday voted to allow Mayor Arvin Billingsley to apply for a grant for street work and also discussed a possible curfew for young people.

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Decline in student enrollment blamed for fiscal problems

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS BRAINSTORM OVER WAYS TO DEAL WITH LOSS OF FUNDS

The Forrest City School Board received information Thursday on the outlook for the district’s finances, and began some discussions on possible ways to keep from sliding back into fiscal distress

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Flowers, time cops and the Ledge

First off, I’m beginning to worry about our daffodils. Now, please don’t get that confused with a fondness for grass and the slaveries of summer.

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Madison gives support to STRIVE school

The Madison City Council on Monday agreed to support the STRIVE Regional Alternative High School being opened in Marianna, and approved several resolutions needed to apply for a grant to help ge

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Madison, LCCC consider ways to keep clinic visits

Several leaders in Madison have agreed to work with the Lee County Cooperative Clinic to keep a health clinic coming to town.

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