Kendall Owens

Health officials urge residents to get flu shots

ADH REPORTS STATEWIDE INCREASE IN CASES

There have been no reported cases of seasonal flu in St. Francis County and local health officials are urging residents who haven’t had the annual vaccine to get one.

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Effort under way to provide holiday cheer to senior citizens

The Help Senior Citizens Survive organization is again trying the help area seniors smile this holiday season.

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Council approves sign variance for local motel owner

50-FOOT HEIGHT REQUIREMENT WAIVED

The Forrest City City Council approved a recommendation from the Planning Commission Tuesday night to allow a motel sign to be raised to 75 feet.

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Long says criminal prosecution relies heavily on witnesses

PROSECUTOR: COMMUNITY MUST UNITE

The recent arrest of two Forrest City men with extensive criminal backgrounds are both examples of a problem prosecutors are experiencing with taking criminals off the streets.

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Pantry needing cash donations as holidays near

NEW BUILDING NOT EXPECTED TO BE READY

The holiday season always brings a surplus of food donations for the St Francis County Food Pantry, but for this holiday season, monetary donations are also needed as Pantry officials prepare to

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K-Tops to repay counties, AEDC portion of grant

PLANT NEAR COLT DESTROYED IN FIRE; COMPANY'S FUTURE PLANS UNCERTAIN

St. Francis and Cross counties may soon be reimbursed a portion of grant funds used to recruit the K-Tops Manufacturing facility.

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Fire debris still littering Front Street area

Six months after a fire swept through downtown Forrest City, destroying six buildings on Front and North Washington streets, debris from five of those buildings continues to litter the area.

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SFCounty Museum plans open house, festival of trees

The St. Francis County Museum is planning a Christmas open house, complete with a festival of trees and a visit from Santa.

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Illegal dumping causes problems for businesses

The city’s solid waste program is still in the early stages, but officials are asking residents for help in fighting the problem of illegal dumping.

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City working on repairs for traffic signals

LIGHTS FAILING TO CHANGE ON NORTH END OF TOWN CREATING PROBLEMS

City officials are working to remedy several issues with area traffic signals.

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