Committee OKs prisoner cost agreement

Lots of rain

Lots of rain

Forrest City is once again being pounded by rain, continuing a trend that has made 2009 one of the wettest years on record. Flash flooding has been an issue as well.

PROPOSAL TO GO BEFORE FULL COUNCIL WOULD CALL FOR FLAT YEARLY AMOUNT BEING PAID TO COUNTY

A proposal that could save Forrest City money on prisoner expenses will go before the full city council, after receiving a recommendation from the police committee Wednesday afternoon.

If the proposal is accepted, the city would enter into an ag...

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