5-6 baseball.thumbnail.jpg "State bound")
Palestine-Wheatley Patriots head coach Curtis Sims, left, huddles with his players between innings of a recent home game. The Patriots have qualified for the Class AA state tournament and played for the Class AA Regional Tournament championship today. Photo by Fred Conley.
5-6 balloons.thumbnail.jpg "Remembering their loved ones")
Sistas and Others, a support group for families who have lost a child, did not let the cool temperatures or rain stop them from this pre-Mother’s Day event on Saturday. The potluck dinner and program were held inside Forrest City Medical Center, followed by a balloon release to honor their children. For more information about the group, contact Carol Baker at 261-3136. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-6 garden.thumbnail.jpg "Looking things over")
The St. Francis County Master Gardeners hosted a group of Pulaski County Master Gardeners on Saturday. The local group hosted a tour of area projects for their Pulaski County counterparts and others from the Cross County Master Gardeners. From left, Cross County Extension agent Richard Clark, along with Pulaski County Master Gardeners Carol Leggett and Pat Ferguson admire the irises at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-3 long.thumbnail.jpg "Keen eye")
Korey Long, one of the participants in the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program at Forrest City High School, stands behind his target after hitting the bulls eye multiple times. The two-week archery program was part of the school’s physical education classes and involved more than 100 students. Photo by Fred Conley.
5-3 rainy base.thumbnail.jpg "Do not play ball")
Thanks to last night’s and today’s rain, there’s no way to play baseball at the Municipal Sports Complex. Pictured second base at one of the ball fields. Photo by David Nichol.
5-3 puzzle.thumbnail.jpg "Mind-teaser")
Bad weather outside doesn’t mean you can’t have fun inside. Argenta Kirkland works a puzzle at the Senior Citizens Center. Photo by David Nichol.
5-2 bielema.thumbnail.jpg "Razorback Rally")
Arkansas Razorback football coach Bret Bielema was the featured speaker for the East Central Arkansas Razorback Club Rally and Banquet held Tuesday at the Forrest City Civic Center. The event drew more than 400 people. Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three straight bowl games, was named Arkansas’ 32nd head football coach in December.
ingram white-3 col-May 2.thumbnail.jpg "Listening to concerns")
State Senator Keith Ingram, D-West Memphis, right, talks with Charlie White of Forrest City following the monthly men’s meeting held Wednesday at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Ingram discussed the recent legislative session before fielding questions from the more than 30 people who attended the event. Photo by Fred Conley.
5-2 relay.thumbnail.jpg "Raising Relay funds")
Cedric Williams’ State Farm Insurance office hosted a Relay for Life fundraiser today, serving hot dogs, nachos, drinks, candy and cookies. The sale was called “Survivor Fest” and was held during the lunch time. Staff members, from left, Jennifer Pufahl, Kristen Bradshaw, Meredith Borden and Williams prepare an order for Daryl Hull. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-2 prayer.thumbnail.jpg "Prayer circle")
Area residents traveled to the St. Francis County Courthouse this morning to observe the National Day of Prayer on the courthouse lawn. A crowd of about 60 people heard prayers offered by several local ministers and a song from Lo Hardrick. Rev. Booker T. Cooper and Judge Gary Hughes are pictured in the center of the prayer circle. Photo by Alan Smith.
