Changes to nuisance law being reviewed by council
The Forrest City City Council is planning to meet in special session this month to discuss the city’s nuisance abatement ...
Month: May 2026
Deputies working copper thefts across SFC
The St. Francis County Sheriff's Department is hoping to make more arrests in a copper theft ring in the county. ...
Arts and Music Festival scheduled for Saturday in FC
The Forrest City Downtown Revitalization Project will host an Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, May 16, bringing an afternoon ...
Astin to be candidate for mayor in November
Lowry Astin today announces his candidacy for mayor of Forrest City in the November General Election. “Forrest City is my ...
Poker Run participants travel miles along Ridge
The 22nd annual Ride the Ridge Poker Run, benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas and the St. Francis Area Developmental Center, is ...
Officers honored for helping victims at recent shooting
A pair of local law enforcement officers were recognized last week at Forrest City Medical Center for their life-saving actions ...
Community members gather for National Day of Prayer
Local residents celebrated National Day of Prayer together at noon Friday at the Forrest City Public Library’s new amphitheater park. ...
Wet cotton seeds continue to cause problems at mill
The Forrest City Fire Department has been busy over the past several months responding to fires at the Planters Cotton ...
PWHS announces Douglas, Cleaves ’26 valedictorian and salutatorian
Palestine-Wheatley High School has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026. Taylor Douglas is this year’s valedictorian, ...
