Alan Smith

City looks to demolish buildings on Front Street

TOUR SHOWS EVIDENCE HOMELESS HAVE BEEN LIVING IN STRUCTURES

Front Street, one of the oldest streets in the city, has several buildings that are in such bad shape that they are collapsing.

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Madison, SFC citizen sue Widener over annexation

LAWYERS ON BOTH SIDES DISCUSS MERITS OF CASE; RESIDENTS APPROVED MOVE DURING MAY PRIMARY

 

The City of Madison is challenging the outcome of a May election in Widener to annex nearby land into the city limits.

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New satellite radios to aid communications during major disasters

Communications can suffer during natural disasters, delaying needed help to victims. The St.

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Positions drawn for General Election

COMMISSION GETTING READY FOR NOVEMBER

The St. Francis County Election Commission continued its preparations for both the September school election and the November General Election Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse.

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Girl Scouts looking for new troops, volunteers at registration drive

Girls in St. Francis County will have the opportunity to join the Girl Scouts this Saturday during the annual registration drive.

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Mayoral races develop for November

END OF FILING PERIOD SEES RESIDENTS IN SMALLER CITIES SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICES

Three cities in St. Francis County will see races for mayor on the November ballot.

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Cancer Awareness Expo to offer free health screenings

EVENT IS SATURDAY AT CIVIC CENTER

The eighth annual St. Francis County Cancer Awareness Expo/Mayor’s Campaign will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center.

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Municipal filing period ends Tuesday

The filing period for city positions in Madison, Widener, Palestine, Colt and Caldwell will close at noon on Tuesday.

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Local group to hold prayer walk on first day of school

For the fourth year, the Wednesday Morning Prayer Group is planning its annual prayer walk at Forrest City High School.

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New school year begins Thursday across SFCounty

It is time for students to head back to classes, and every public school in the county will welcome them tomorrow.

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