David Nichol

Democratic runoff votes certified by commission

MEMBERS ALLOW EIGHT PROVISIONAL BALLOTS TO COUNT

The St. Francis County Election Commission on Thursday certified the results of Tuesday’s Democratic runoff election.

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Holley takes runoff victory for SFC Clerk

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS SHOW 126-VOTE DIFFERENCE IN RACE AGAINST LEWIS

Emily Robinson Holley was the unofficial winner in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff for St. Francis County Clerk.

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New flood maps create problems for landowners

FEMA ACCUSED OF TRYING TO RAISE MONEY THROUGH NEW PREMIUMS

Flood maps are being redrawn by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the point that many homeowners and businesses may be forced to buy flood insurance, a move opposed by several lawmakers

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Police chief takes over city’s animal control

INVESTIGATION INTO INCIDENT AT SHELTER OVER TURNED OVER TO DEPUTY PROSECUTOR

An incident over the weekend at the Forrest City Humane Shelter has resulted in a shakeup of the city’s animal control department.

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FCAHS members offer their side of shelter death

DOGS LEFT OUTSIDE TOGETHER IN PEN; GROUP AGREES MORE TRAINING more training needed

“A perfect storm,” said Gay Schwartz, a member of the Forrest City Area Humane Society, describing the events that led to the death of a dog at the animal shelter Sunday.

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Unwanted — and weird — calls

The phone rang. It was one of those “toll free” or “out of area” or “000-0000” calls (benefits of caller I.D.).

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Council agrees to give funds to new VFW post

The  Forrest City City Council on Tuesday voted to go into a contract with, and transfer $5,250 to, a recently-formed veterans’ group.

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City owns more than 100 parcels of land

COUNCILMAN TRYING TO LOCATE POSSIBLE SITES FOR CITY TO BUILD FIRE SUBSTATION

When City Councilman Danny Capps went looking for city-owned property in and around Forrest City, he found more than he expected, but he acknowledges that much of the land is already being used.

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SFC Housing Authority office needs roof work

The St. Francis County Housing Authority will seek bids for repairs to the roof at the agency’s headquarters on South Izard Street in Forrest City.

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Council, Chamber members call recent Jonesboro trip helpful

Several of the people who made a trip to Jonesboro last week continued the positive input begun by Mayor Gordon McCoy and David Dunn, executive director of the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce

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