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Commission considering changes to contract for in-house caterer

The Forrest City Civic Center will continue providing an in-house caterer for future events, but the terms of the catering contract may be changing.

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Federal judges rule in favor of state board

A three-judge federal panel has ruled that the boundaries for Senate District 24 are legal, ending a bid by State Sen. Jack Crumbly and a local group to have the district re-drawn.

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New building for SFC Food Pantry expected to open by Christmas

WHITBY: MOST PRESSING CURRENT NEED IS FOR DONATIONS

Work is continuing at the new home of the St. Francis County Food Pantry, and officials are hopeful  the building will be in full use before Christmas.

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Residents share ideas with ASC for volunteering

INFORMATION TO BE COMPILED BY STATE IN EFFORT TO DESIGN STATEWIDE PROGRAM

Officials with the Arkansas Service Commission Listening Tour were pleased with the response from area residents following Thursday’s stop at the Forrest City Civic Center. 

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Haven retiring as Veteran's Service officer; search on for replacement

Henry Haven is retiring as St. Francis County Veteran’s Service officer after more than 20 years, and County Judge Gary Hughes is working to find a replacement.

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Wynne Council looks at curfew for city's youth

The Wynne City Council is considering a curfew for minors that would restrict daytime and nighttime activities.

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Transfer station would help area dispose of trash

BRYANT ASK EAPDD TO CONSIDER PLACING SITE IN FC; CITES SAVINGS ON FUEL, REPAIRS

Forrest City Mayor Larry Bryant said he is working with officials from the East Arkansas Planning and Development District Solid Waste Management Board on the possibility of bringing a solid was

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Votes for Rogers to count in race for school board

Any votes cast for school board candidate Terry Rogers will be counted on election day, despite the fact that he has withdrawn from the race. 

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PW headed to court over campus makeup

Officials with the Palestine-Wheatley School District will appear before Federal Judge Susan Webber Wright later this month as the district seeks an order to allow it to modify or terminate its

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Agencies gathering input for state plan

MAYOR HOPING FOR GOOD CROWD AT EVENT

The Arkansas Service Commission Listening Tour 2012 will make a stop in Forrest City on Thursday, and Mayor Larry Bryant said he is hopeful that leaders from across the area will attend.

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