Kendall Owens

County judge issues disaster proclamation due to crop damage

Move should help farmers receive help

The damage to many area crops from below freezing temperatures recently has prompted St. Francis County Judge Gary Hughes to issue a disaster emergency proclamation.

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DRAA reaches agreement with Colt landowners

Early indications show proposed regional facility could open in 2011

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Plans underway for annual Colt Fire Dept. fundraiser

Plans for the third annual “Blazin Fundraizin” citywide yard sale are being finalized with less than a month before the yearly event which raises money for the city’s volunteer fire department.

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Cold temps damage area crops

Local farmers taking a wait-and-see approach as they survey damage

Record low temperatures last weekend have many area farmers taking a wait-and-see approach to this year’s crops.

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Voters approve bond issues for county facilities

Improvements at the St. Francis County Courthouse and Jail, to be funded with bond issues, were approved by voters during a special election Tuesday.

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Civic Center Commission seeks funds for improvements

The members of the Forrest City Civic Center Commission may be headed back to the Advertising and Promotion Commission to ask for funding for improvements to the facility.

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Madison Council agrees to resolutions condemning properties in city limits

The Madison City Council agreed on Monday to begin the process of condemning two pieces of property and demolishing a third, during the monthly meeting of the city council.

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Second annual Lawn Care Expo set for April 21

Specialists will be on-hand to discuss various techniques and offer training

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Police officers allowed to take patrol cars home

FCPD hopes change in policy will make neighborhoods safer

Forrest City residents may notice something new in their neighborhoods as local police officers are now being allowed to take patrol cars home at the end of their shift.

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FC Fire Chief named SFC Fire Service Coordinator

Forrest City Fire Chief Johnny Ruffin has taken on a new responsibility after accepting the position of St. Francis County Fire Service Coordinator.

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