Alan Smith

The Palestine City Council hired a new city attorney Tuesday night following a brief executive session and some confusion over who should get the job.

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Jury service is an important part of the judicial system, and there are some big changes for jury service coming to St. Francis County at the end of this week.

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Thieves were out over the weekend, breaking into vehicles and stealing whatever they could find.

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Water leaks and road problems allegedly caused by the patching of city streets were discussed Tuesday during a meeting of the Forrest City Water Commission.

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Governor-elect Mike Beebe spoke about moving the state forward during an appearance at the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC), Inc. 2006 annual public meeting Tuesday.

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In a brief meeting on Monday, the Forrest City Public Library Board passed the 2007 budget for the facility.

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The J.O. Rush house, which houses the St. Francis County Museum, is one step closer to having a new roof.

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The Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission on Tuesday heard reports on recent events the group agreed to help fund.

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