Major religions: Heather Spencer, a student at the school of theology at Southern Methodist University, speaks to Linda Spencer’s geography class at Forrest City Junior High School about five of the world’s major religions, comparing and contrasting them. Linda Spencer said the class is currently studying the Middle East, the cradle of three of the world’s major religions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Buddhism and Hinduism are the other two major religions being studied. Photo by David Nichol.
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Up and in: Forrest City Mustang sophomore guard Jesse Mitchell (5) goes airborne through traffic to get the layup basket against West Memphis Tuesday. Forrest City will host Sylvan Hills Friday night at Mustang Arena. Photo by Fred Conley.
Major religions: Heather Spencer, a student at the school of theology at Southern Methodist University, speaks to Linda Spencer’s geography class at Forrest City Junior High School about five of the world’s major religions, comparing and contrasting them. Linda Spencer said the class is currently studying the Middle East, the cradle of three of the world’s major religions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Buddhism and Hinduism are the other two major religions being studied.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Patrolman honored: Forrest City Mayor Gordon McCoy, left, presents a plaque to Patrolman James E. Tucker as Interim Police Chief Dwight Duch looks on. Tucker was honored for his actions on the morning of Jan. 9, when he was credited with saving the lives of two people when he saw their house on fire and got them out safely. McCoy commented that while it could be said that police and firefighters are doing their job when they save someone, “we shouldn’t take them for granted.” Photo by David Nichol
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Landing zone: The recent rains have turned local farm fields into lakes, which is just perfect for thousands of snow geese. This very large group of the birds were along the Highway 1 Bypass on Monday. Photo by Alan Smith.
JOHN THOMPSON FILE: Age: 51; Hometown: Forrest City; College: University of Central Arkansas at Conway (1978)
Coaching History: Defensive coordinator at Florida, Arkansas, LSU, Memphis, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State; co-defensive coordinator: South Carolina; head coach: Eastern Carolina; athletic director at University of Central Arkansas
GUS MALZAHN FILE: Age: 41; Hometown: Fort Smith; Education: Fort Smith Christian High School (1984) COLLEGE: Henderson State University (1990)
Playing Experience: Walk-On WR at Arkansas (1984) under Ken Hatfield; Transferred to HSU (1987-89)
Coaching History: Offensive coordinator at Hughes (1991); Head coach at Hughes (1992-95); Head coach at Shiloh Christian (1996-2000); Head coach at Springdale (2001-05); Offensive coordinator at Arkansas (2006)
Damaged by water: St. Francis County Clerk Elizabeth Smith looks over damage to her office caused by water leaking through the building’s roof. Ceiling tiles and offices throughout the courthouse were damaged from leaks in the roof during the weekend rain. The quorum court has been discussing the roof problems for the past three years, and has patched areas, but has failed to replace the entire roof. Photo by Kendall Owens.

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