Kendall Owens

In-house caterer gets ultimatum on contract

CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION TELLS DUCKWORTH TO MAKE DECISION

The Forrest City Civic Center Commission has given in-house caterer D&R Catering until April 9 to decide whether or not they want to extend their contract with the facility.

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Coleman free on bond after being charged with assault

A Colt man who serves as a volunteer firefighter with several area fire departments is free on $100,000 bond after his arrest Monday in connection with an incident earlier this month.

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Area legislators stick to party lines on voter ID

WRIGHT, MURDOCK AND INGRAM SUPPORT GOV. BEEBE'S VETO; CALDWELL SAYS HE THINKS LAW IS NEEDED

Gov Mike Beebe vetoed legislation Monday that would have required voters statewide to show identification before casting a ballot, but a simple majority vote by the state House of Representatives a

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Hughes discusses half-cent sales tax to recruit business

JUDGE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE NEEDED TO BRING JOBS TO SFC/FC AREA

St. Francis County Judge Gary Hughes held a public meeting Thursday to discuss a proposal which would raise more than $1 million in incentive funds for economic development.

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New Pantry opens, residents thanked for ongoing support

STATE GRANT FUNDS, LOCAL FUNDRAISING HELPED SUPPORT BUILDING FOR NEEDY

The new home of the St Francis County Food Pantry opened Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house honoring those who paved the way for the new facility and allowed workers an opportu

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Police, fire retirement funds push city over 2012 budget

BRYANT, MUQTASID REVIEWING BIDS ON CONDEMNATIONS

The Forrest City City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an amended budget for last year.

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Public to get first look at new Pantry during Wednesday's open house

The former home of the St Francis County Food Pantry has been razed, and officials are now looking forward to Wednesday’s open house at the new Pantry on South Water Street.

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Sheriff offers followup on weekend incident involving shooting

A Colt man who serves as a volunteer fire fighter with several area fire departments will be charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident last week involving his estranged wife

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Council considers tax options

BRYANT OFFERS 3/4-CENT AND 1-CENT PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE CITY; SUNSET CLAUSE INCLUDED

Forrest City voters may have the opportunity to decide later this year on a proposed increase in the city’s sales tax.

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Wheatley campus closing after this year

The end of the 2012-13 school year will also signal the end of an era for schools in Wheatley after members of the Palestine-Wheatley School Board voted during a called meeting Wednesday to move

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