Alan Smith

Less than a week after the state firefighter and fire chief convention left town, another firefighter-related event is ready to begin.

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The Forrest City Water Commission opened a pair of bids Tuesday for two new wells that will be located between Eldridge Road and Interstate 40.

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Palestine Mayor Becky Dunn announced Tuesday night that starting on Sunday, July 1, Steve Mansel will replace Anthony Renigar as chief of the Palestine Police Department.

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The Palestine-Wheatley School Board meet briefly Monday night at the middle school in Wheatley to accept a pair of resignations and approve the hiring of four employees.

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Wheatley residents will see a 20 percent increase in their water rates to offset a hike from the city’s supplier, the Brinkley Water Department.

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The trial date for a lawsuit filed by the Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission against the City of Forrest City is more than a year away.

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The Delta Heat 2007 Arkansas State Firefighters Association (AFFA) and Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs Joint Fire Convention began today in Forrest City and will continue through Sunday.

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Hughes Police Department Chief Todd Gray discussed problems with equipment and criminals before a standing-room-only crowd Monday night at the Hughes City Council meeting.

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