Tamara Johnson

M&J hired to help find new superintendent

School board identifies qualities for next leader

The Forrest City School Board hired a search firm during a special meeting Tuesday night and immediately began working to find a replacement for superintendent Lee Vent, who recently resigned.

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First steps taken in superintendent search

Board continues discussion on purchase of property to be used for practice filed and parking

The search is beginning for a new superintendent to lead the Forrest City School District.

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Vent among finalists for superintendent at Barton School District

Lee Vent, superintendent of the Forrest City School District, is one of five people being considered to replace retiring Barton School District Superintendent Roy Kirkland.

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Board approves service plan for HVAC system

Plan in place to track maintenance on new units at high school campus

The Forrest City School Board on Monday agreed to enter into a contract with a local company to try and ensure that the new HVAC system at the high school works properly.

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Prison expansion could add 400 jobs

feasibility study underway for U.S. Penitentiary at FCC-FCity

Plans for a possible U.S. Penitentiary in Forrest City were made public Wednesday by representatives of the Federal Bureau of Prisons who met with community leaders to outline the process.

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Deputies arrest suspect in death of Lee Co. man

Second shooting victim in unrelated incident critical at Med in Memphis

A Lee County man was allegedly shot and killed by his girlfriend’s estranged husband during a domestic disturbance just south of Marianna early Sunday.

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Deputy prosecutor defends sentence in child's death

The deputy prosecutor today defended the 10-year prison sentence given to a Forrest City man in the death of a four-year-old child who was beaten.

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Child murderer gets 10 years in state prison

10-year sentence also given to man in aggravated robbery

A man who beat a child to death with an electrical cord for wetting the bed was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday.

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Board takes step toward improving technology

FCSD to partner with GRESC to offer WAN in 10 districts

The Forrest City School Board Monday night agreed to partner with the Great Rivers Education Service Cooperative on a project to enhance the district’s computer networking.

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Jr. high students arrested in brawl

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