Pretending is a fun way to spend your day, just ask two-year-old Elizabeth Kelly. Kelly was “talking” on a telephone toy at a local daycare. Photo by Alan Smith.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
5-7 phone.thumbnail.jpg "Who's calling? 5/7")
Monday, May 6, 2013
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.
5-6 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 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 lady pats.thumbnail.jpg "Long time comin")
The Palestine-Wheatley Lady Patriots, shown posing for a less than serious team photo with head coach Richard Havner, upper right, became the first P-W girls softball team to qualify for a state tournament appearance since the 2003 Lady Patriots team. The Lady Patriots will open play Thursday at the AA State Tournament at Norphlet. Photo by Fred Conley.
Friday, May 3, 2013
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.
5-3 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 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.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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.
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.
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