The large tower at the former AP&L building on North Washington was taken down yesterday. According to a spokesperson at First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas, which owns the property, the decision to remove the tower was made to improve the looks of the community and to reduce the bank’s liability. Pictured, one of the satellite dishes on the side is taken loose so it can be lowered by a crane. The job is being done by Wallace Tower Specialists out of Franklin. The crane is contracted through Nabholz Construction. Photo by David Nichol.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
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9-2 junior high.thumbnail.jpg "Open field")
Forrest City’s Montrell Williams breaks into the open field in an eighth grade game played last season. Williams, a freshman, is one of 22 players for the Junior Mustangs this season, who have never lost a junior high football game. Williams will miss tonight’s season-opening game due to a wrist injury. Photo by Fred Conley.
9-2 aladdin.thumbnail.jpg "Midway fun")
There is lots of fun to be had on the midway at the St. Francis County Fair, from kiddie rides to rides for more mature fairgoers. Pictured is the “Aladdin” ride. The fair continues tonight with the annual Youth Talent Show and ends Saturday. There are also many exhibits on display. Photo by David Nichol.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Two Forrest City Junior Mustang players listen to pregame instructions following Tuesday’s practice. The Junior Mustangs open the 2010 season on Thursday, Sept. 2, at West Memphis West. Photo by Fred Conley.
Photos by David Nichol.
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On Tuesday, Forrest City officials brought in structural engineer, Jamnu Tahiliani, P.E., left, to inspect three dilapidated structures on Front Street. Mayor Gordon McCoy, center, wants to develop a plan to remove the buildings without disturbing other occupied buildings that are connected to them and then bid the demolition project out. Tahiliani, McCoy and Forrest City Code Enforcement Officer Kenny Fletcher stand inside 509 Front, which has a collapsing floor and roof. Photo by Alan Smith.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Forrest City Mustang golfers Lance Hughes and Kyle Gaskins wait for the start of the McDonald’s Mustang Tradition tournament played recently at Forrest City Country Club. The Mustangs will play a trimatch at Newport today. Photo by Fred Conley.
8-31 fair.thumbnail.jpg "Screaming fun")
The St. Francis County Fair got under way Monday evening. Nine-year-old Hallie Foust and seven-year-old Annalee Foust enjoy one of the rides. The midway will be open tonight, and the first of the beauty pageants will be held. Photo by David Nichol.
8-31 pole.thumbnail.jpg "Pulling it up")
Maintenance is constantly needed at the Forrest City Sports Complex, and work can range from simply cutting the grass to larger jobs like repairing a flag pole. From left, Forrest City Parks Department employees Sylvester Walker, Tarrell Burkes and Fidel Cobb try to loosen a damaged flag pole. Photo by Alan Smith.
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