Kendall Owens

A pair of area legislators have joined the effort to resolve issues between the Lee County School District and its teachers, who voted last week to strike.

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Several mayors and elected county officials met Wednesday at the courthouse with St. Francis County Judge Gary Hughes.

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With predictions of winter precipitation for the remainder of the week, area law enforcement agencies are warning motorists to take it slow or just stay home.

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Members of the Civic Center Commission gave themselves a little more leeway on Monday for contract talks with D&R Catering, the on-site caterers at the Forrest City Civic Center.

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After just six months in operation, the Forrest City Wellness and Mutli-purpose Center is seeing membership numbers that have exceeded expectations.

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The dispute over the rejection of a pay raise by the Lee County School Board last week has escalated into a strike.

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Be it runny noses, upset stomachs or a combination of symptoms, the Forrest City School District is feeling a bite in attendance as a variety of illnesses strikes the district.

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Teachers in the Lee County School District were back in class this morning after taking Monday and Tuesday off to protest a decision by the school board against a proposed raise.

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