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Internationally-renowned organist performing this weekend at FUMC

For David Briggs, a lifelong love of music began early, along with his love for the organ. His interest really began around the age of 6.

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School Performance Report shows gains, losses in FC District

GRADUATION RATE IMPROVES FOR 08-09

The state Department of Education’s Performance Report — which parents either have received or will soon receive in the mail — shows big gains in some areas during the 2008-09 school year in For

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Top 10 percent honored during annual banquet

FORREST CITY NATIVE, BUSINESSMAN LINDSEY TELLS SENIORS TO 'RUN WITH IT'

Graduating seniors from throughout St. Francis County, in the top 10 percent of their classes, were told to “take it and run with it” Thursday night.

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Relay for Life to be June 4, 5 at football field

The annual St. Francis County Relay For Life effort to fight cancer will be held June 4 and 5 in its usual location on the football field at Forrest City High School.

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City to continue studying fire substation

COMMITTEE MEMBER ASKS GROUP TO CONSIDER SMALLER BUILDINGS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF TOWN

Forrest City will continue looking for a site to locate a fire substation, including the possibility of two smaller substations in different parts of town.

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EACC President: Graduation rates not whole picture

Graduation rates in Arkansas colleges, including two-year institutions, is alarmingly low according to some leaders.

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EACC planning first graduation ceremonies in new Fine Arts Center

The Fine Arts Center at East Arkansas Community College has had its dedication and has had its first performances, but another big first is on its way.

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Hearing to focus on grant requests for city projects

FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH AEDC TO HELP DEVELOP DISASTER PROGRAM

Community needs of Forrest City will be among the topics covered at a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

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Dave vs. the faucet

Every once in a while, something happens to remind me (as if I needed reminding) that I’m not exactly Mr. Fixit.

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Census workers to start knocking

RESIDENTS WHO FAILED TO MAIL IN QUESTIONNAIRE TO GET VISIT STARTING MAY 1
Census Day may be long gone, but the 2010 Census is still under way, as people who didn’t mail in their forms will soon discover.
Dennis Johnson, director of the Kansas City, Mo., Regio

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