Kendall Owens

Election law prevents candidates from placing name on ballot twice

A new election law that bars candidates from having their name on the same ballot in two different positions could have an unintended consequence in St. Francis County.

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Reynolds: Department headed in right direction

Like many police agencies across the nation, the Forrest City Police Department is facing issues with providing enough personnel to meet the ever-growing demands from its community, but Police C

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Prosecutor quashes murder charge; subject's brother already convicted

A murder charge against a man arrested recently in connection with the November death of Diabre McCraw, 30, was dropped Monday.

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Hwy. 70 resurfacing may begin next week

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department project to overlay a portion of Hwy. 70 in eastern St.

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Senior Center at Sports Complex renamed to honor Tempie Moorehead

The Forrest City City Council unanimously agreed to rename the Forrest City Senior Citizens Center as the Tempie “TW” Moorehead Senior Center Tuesday night.

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City council agrees to move forward with tax proposal

PROJECTS FOR EXTRA REVENUE WOULD BE LISTED ON BALLOT

The Forrest City City Council agreed Tuesday to allow Mayor Larry Bryant to move forward with a proposal to ask voters for a sales tax increase later this year.

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Second man faces murder charge in Cope Cove killing

SUSPECT CAUGHT LEAVING TURNER CIRCLE

The Forrest City Police Department has arrested a second man in the November murder of Diabre McCraw, 30, a crime the suspect’s brother has already pleaded guilty to committing.

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L'Anguille posing threat to farmland

COUNTY'S EMERGENCY OFFICIALS KEEPING CLOSE WATCH ON AREA NEAR PALESTINE; SF RIVER NEAR MADISON

St. Francis County Emergency officials are keeping an eye on the L’Anguille River as rising water begins to threaten farmland in the Palestine area.

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Pickin' in the Park slated for this weekend at VCSP

A little rain this weekend may make the annual Pickin’ in the Park festival at Village Creek State Park a little muddy, but it won’t dampen the spirits of those looking forward to a weekend of m

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Rain reinforces need for ditch work

Overnight rains didn’t cause any major flooding in Forrest City, but future storms could pose problems if city ditches aren’t addressed.

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