Kendall Owens

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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Generator would help city establish emergency shelter

COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTIONS PAVING WAY FOR OFFICIALS TO SEEK GRANTS FOR PURCHASE

The Forrest City City Council passed several resolutions Tuesday night, paving the way for the city to seek a $60,000 grant to install a generator at the Larry S.

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Convicted killer receives 40 years in Lowe's death

SIMES SAYS LARGE CRIMINAL DOCKET MAY FORCE CHANGES TO CIVIL COURT SCHEDULE

A St. Louis man, already serving prison time for murder, is now facing a 40-year sentence in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to murder this morning in St.

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Hearing slated on final section of Hwy. 1 work

CYPRESS CORNER TO WALNUT CORNER STRETCH WILL COMPLETE SOUTHERN EXPANSION TO 4 LANES

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department will hold a public involvement meeting Thursday in Lexa to discuss plans for the final phase of the Hwy.

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Wright says bill designed to protect students, teachers

REPRESENTATIVE PLANS TO WORK WITH ARK. PRESS ASSOCIATION ON PROPOSAL

Representative Marshall Wright said that a bill he has proposed which would create exemptions to the state’s Freedom of Information Act could still be amended before it ever sees a House vote.

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Area state parks plan bird watching weekends

Officials at area state parks are inviting residents out for a weekend of bird watching activities as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

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