5-14 cooker.thumbnail.jpg "Testing canners")
A canner testing event was held today at the St. Francis County Extension Office. According to Holly Valentine, Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Science, canners must be tested to ensure that food being canned does not spoil. Valentine also added that while today was set aside as a testing date, canners can be tested at any time at the office in the SFC Courthouse. Valentine is shown testing a canner lid. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-14 banquet front.thumbnail.jpg "Sharing her story")
Forrest City Athletic Director Dr. Rodney Echols, left, presents Caronica Randle with an appreciation plaque during Monday’s All-Sports Banquet, held at the Forrest City Civic Center. Randle, a Forrest City native, FCHS graduate and former Lady Mustang basketball player, is now an assistant women’s basketball coach at Marshall University. She was the keynote speaker for the banquet. Photo by Fred Conley.
5-13 valsal.thumbnail.jpg "FCHS names valedictorian, salutatorian for Class of '13")
5-13 fishin.thumbnail.jpg "Fishing and flowers")
After a little rain Friday, this weekend’s sunny weather provided a perfect opportunity to get in a little fishing. Lydia Homewood enjoys flowers while her brother, Tanner Homewood takes in a little fishing. Their father, Kyle Homewood, prepares another line to drop in the water. Photo by Kendall Owens.
5-13 ribs.thumbnail.jpg "Ribs for a good cause")
The City of Colt held the ninth annual Blazin’ Fundraizin’ festival Saturday, and there was food and fun for everyone. One of the main draws to the annual event are the ribs prepared by the Colt Volunteer Fire Department. Lt. Frank Powell, left, and volunteer firefighter Josh Keeler check one of several slabs cooked during the event. The proceeds from the rib sale, along with other refreshments such as grilled chicken and hot dogs, will assist the fire department with equipment purchases. Photo by Kendall Owens.
5-10 safety.thumbnail.jpg "Safety check")
When people think of equipment for the Forrest City Water Utility, they probably think of backhoes and water lines, but working oxygen tanks and breathing masks are very important too. Edward Gregory, the utility’s water treatment supervisor, checks a mask at the FCWU Water Plant. Gregory explained that it is possible that chlorine stored at the facility could leak, so safety equipment is necessary. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-10 eacc.thumbnail.jpg "Honors Breakfast at EACC")
East Arkansas Community College held its 29th annual Honors Breakfast this morning in the banquet hall of the EACC Fine Arts Center. Staff and honor students are shown moving through the buffet line. After enjoying breakfast, the students heard from this year’s EACC Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Lindsay McKinley. Graduation will begin at 7 tonight in the Fine Arts Center. Photo by Alan Smith.
5-10 relay.thumbnail.jpg "Palestine-Wheatley mile")
Palestine-Wheatley’s mile relay team will compete Saturday at the Arkansas Meet of Champs at Lake Hamilton High School. The P-W relay team members, from left, are: Kye Tillman, James Smith, Kevin Wright and Malcolm Robinson.
5-9 parkman.thumbnail.jpg "Two of a kind")
Preston Parkman, left, and his son Delan share a common bond when it comes to Palestine-Wheatley baseball. Preston played on the 1990 team that lost in the regional championship game. Delan is part of this year’s P-W team that won the school’s first-ever regional championship. Photo by Fred Conley.
5-9 jayroe.thumbnail.jpg "Grant awards")
SFCCF Executive Director Robin Jayroe addresses the crowd, announcing that the foundation has awarded $175,000 in grants and $30,000 in scholarships during its 12 years in operation. Photo by Alan Smith.
