David Nichol

Sales tax revenue declining

St. Francis County had sales tax receipts of $156,510.64 in September, down from $159,538.82 in September of last year.

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Lawsuit filed against Humane Society

City officials hoping ownership of shelter, land it sits on can be settled in court

A lawsuit has been filed in which the City of Forrest City is seeking to be declared the owner of the humane shelter, and the land on which it sits.

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FC Police Department offering several tips for Halloween safety

 

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, there is a chance that more kids than usual will be out trick-or-treating.

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Health officials facing shortage of H1N1 vaccine

General flu shots in adequate supply for clinic at fairgrounds

 

There is not enough H1N1 vaccine available for everyone at this week’s mass immunization, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.

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CRTI ready for visit from accreditation team

Crowley’s Ridge Technical Institute is gearing up for its visit by a team from the Council on Occupational Education (COE), which will begin Monday.

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When pigs fly? Well, swine flu

“Congratulations, you have the flu.”

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State budget cuts affecting EACC, CRTI

Presidents of local institutions not surprised by Beebe's decision

Recently announced state budget cuts will affect both local institutions of higher learning, but not in a way to cause a crisis — not yet anyway.

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Animal control proposal offered

Humane Society representative denies harassing city employee over duties

 

A proposed ordinance which attempts to pull all of  Forrest City’s laws dealing with animals into one document was presented to the city council last night.

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Activity buildings approved by board

Construction may begin in February at Central, Stewart

The Forrest City School Board on Monday voted to hire an architect to design two new buildings.

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Big turnout urged for public hearing on charter school

A good turnout is being hoped for Tuesday at a public hearing on a proposed conversion charter school.

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