Kendall Owens

Students in FCSD accepting child nutrition standards

When the 2012-13 school year began, children nationwide were faced with new standards for child nutrition which offered healthier choices.

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Food Pantry sets open house for new facility

The St. Francis County Food Pantry has been closed since late last month as officials prepare for the move into the Pantry’s new home later this month.

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Sirens can be activated manually if storm arises

SHORT-TERM FIX IN PLACE FOR NOW

City officials have found a short-term fix for the problems that disabled the tornado sirens and are working toward a long-term solution that could involve an upgrade for the system.

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City tells property owners to clean up or face possible fines

Forrest City officials are asking residents to clean up around their homes and businesses or run the risk of being fined.

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Mayor suggests special meeting on tax proposal

COUNCIL AUTHORIZES CITY TO SEEK BIDS ON CONDEMNATIONS

Taxes were the main topic of discussion for the Forrest City City Council Tuesday night with one council member asking for a mechanism to ensure that the city is receiving all of the sales taxes it

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Electronic poll books considered

Future elections in St. Francis County could include new technology designed to allow poll workers to confirm voter information using electronic devices.

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Radio frequency blamed for sirens' malfunction

Forrest City Mayor Larry Bryant says a change in a radio frequency is the reason the city’s storm warning system is not operating properly.

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Regional airport summer opening targeted by DRAA

BOARD MEMBERS HOPE T-HANGARS, FUEL SYSTEM IN PLACE BEFORE PLANES

The Delta Regional Airport may open this summer, but whether that’s early summer or late summer is still to be determined.

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Election chairman voices opposition to voter ID proposal in Legislature

A proposal to require voters to present identification prior to voting is being called a form of voter suppression by St.

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City working to avoid trash pickup delays

BRYANT: PLAN IS TO USE FOURTH TRUCK AROUND HOLIDAYS TO STAY ON SCHEDULE

All four of the city’s trucks for the solid waste department are in Forrest City and could be on the routes by Friday in an effort to get everything caught up from Monday’s holiday.

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