David Nichol

Funds available to aid habitat for waterfowl

Farmers and landowners in St. Francis County have the opportunity to receive some federal money to help set up and preserve habitat for migrating waterfowl.

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Students to see several changes at LMS this fall

PHYSICAL PLANT, ACADEMICS EACH GETTING OVERHAUL FOR SCHOOL YEAR

When fifth and sixth grade Forrest City students show up at school this fall, a lot of things will be different.

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Woe to the sales tax base

I read with interest fellow worker Kendall Owens’ article in Wednesday’s paper, concerning the state lottery.

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Housing Authority's five-year plan approved by board

The board of the St. Francis County Housing Authority on Tuesday approved its five-year plan.

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Dry conditions make fireworks more dangerous

OFFICIALS SAY GO AHEAD AND SHOOT THEM, BUT USE CAUTION; BURN BAN MAY BE ISSUED

The Fourth of July tends to be a little dry every year in this area, but this year looks to be even more dry than usual. That means people need to be more careful when shooting fireworks.

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Map showing city-owned land nears completion

Forrest City’s search for a site to locate a fire substation continues, with hopes that a large, complete map of city-owned property will be ready sometime next week.

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Too hot even at night

I was out one night this week between 7:30 and 8, cutting my lawn. And it was still too blasted hot.

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Rescue Ink offers tips, encouragement to animal advocates

Unique animal advocates bring their personal brand of support to FCity

“The more people you have who want to see something done, the more you’ll get done.”

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Widener Council agrees to finalize annexation

GROUP CONTEMPLATES CITY-WIDE SALES TAX

The Widener City Council on Monday moved to complete the legal action on the annexation which was approved by voters in May, and also contemplated a possible sales tax.

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Improvements noted in Benchmark exams taken by FC students

Standardized tests taken in April by Forrest City School District students showed improvement in most areas.

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