Sequestration could impact federal prison
BOP MAY LOSE $388 BILLION IF CUTS ENACTED With all the talk about sequestration of Federal offices and the cuts that may result, one facility that could feel the impact is the Federal Correctional...
View ArticleThursday interstate accidents send several to local hospitals
Two accidents on Thursday sent several people to the hospital and snarled traffic on I-40....To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 2 read more
View ArticleCotton acreage in SFC reflects trend in state
SOME FARMERS TURNING TO CROPS WITH BETTER PRICES, LOWER COSTS Statewide forecasts of a severe cutback in cotton acreage this year, and the effect it may have, are apparently holding true locally....To...
View ArticleThe humor escapes me
So here I am, officially with the flu. And this is supposed to be, more or less, a humor column. Lotsa luck on that....To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 1 read more
View ArticleVeterans Service Officer ready, willing to help
“Veterans deserve everything we can do for them. We’re here to help any way we can. Veterans put their lives on the line. They were there for us and we should be there for them.”...To continue reading...
View ArticleMadison, LCCC consider ways to keep clinic visits
Several leaders in Madison have agreed to work with the Lee County Cooperative Clinic to keep a health clinic coming to town....To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 3 read more
View ArticleMadison gives support to STRIVE school
The Madison City Council on Monday agreed to support the STRIVE Regional Alternative High School being opened in Marianna, and approved several resolutions needed to apply for a grant to help ge...To...
View ArticleFlowers, time cops and the Ledge
First off, I’m beginning to worry about our daffodils. Now, please don’t get that confused with a fondness for grass and the slaveries of summer....To continue reading this story, subscribe...
View ArticleDecline in student enrollment blamed for fiscal problems
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS BRAINSTORM OVER WAYS TO DEAL WITH LOSS OF FUNDS The Forrest City School Board received information Thursday on the outlook for the district’s finances, and began some...
View ArticleWidener considers curfew as one way to curb vandalism
MAYOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT TO FIX STREETS The Widener City Council on Monday voted to allow Mayor Arvin Billingsley to apply for a grant for street work and also discussed a possible curfew for young...
View ArticlePopulation decline tied to lack of jobs
SFC HAS 1.4 PERCENT FEWER RESIDENTS A recent report on population losses in rural counties holds true in St....To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 3 read more
View ArticleStrange weather? Really?
I’ve already talked about how our daffodils aren’t blooming, and blamed it pretty much on the weather. However, I can’t say this is the strangest weather I’ve ever encountered....To continue reading...
View ArticleRecent weather may impact area wheat crop
Recent cool, wet weather has been keeping farmers out of the field, and may cause some problems with wheat.That was the assessment from Extension Agent and Staff Chairman Mitch Crow....To continue...
View ArticleDelta region health ranked lower than the rest of the state
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY 60TH OUT OF 75 COUNTIES A recent study ranking the health levels of people in Arkansas ranked counties in the Delta region lower than the rest of the state....To continue reading...
View ArticleFCAHS reminds pet owners to spay, neuter their animals
Spring can mean a lot of things. For the Forrest City Area Humane Society, it’s a reminder that not nearly enough people are spaying or neutering their pets – particularly dogs....To continue reading...
View ArticleEaster's doing okay
Is Easter becoming too commercial? Is it following in the footsteps of Christmas?...To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 1 read more
View ArticlePlanning in full swing for annual Relay for Life
Plans are being made for this year’s St. Francis County Relay for Life, which will be held Friday, May 31, to benefit the American Cancer Society....To continue reading this story, subscribe...
View ArticlePinewood Derby promises fun day for Cub Scouts
A long-standing day of fun for Cub Scouts is coming Saturday, April 27, with the running of the Pinewood Derby, sponsored by Pack 224....To continue reading this story, subscribe now.Priority: 3 read...
View ArticleCollege, Career Day scheduled at EACC during Spring Fling
VENDORS TO OFFER STUDENTS INSIGHT ON CONTINUING EDUCATION, CAREERS Students at East Arkansas Community College who want to continue their education or get into the workforce will get the opportunity...
View ArticleHometown Health seeks participants for Walk at Lunch
EVENT IS PART OF EFFORT TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES In its efforts to help people develop healthier lifestyles, the Hometown Health Network of St. Francis County will host the annual Walk...
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