ANNUAL PAYROLL TOPS $52.5 MILLION FOR 560 STAFF MEMBERS; OPERATING BUDGET REPORTED AT $22.4 MILLION
The new warden at the federal prison complex in Forrest City said one of his goals is to get the facility fully staffed, even though he realizes there may be some challenges along the way.
There will be no incentive bonuses for county employees this year after a close vote by the St. Francis County Quorum Court Tuesday evening supporting a recommendation by the budget committee.
A fire Monday afternoon destroyed a front-end loader that King Disposal was using to try and catch up on collecting trash from apartments and businesses in Forrest City.
SOME OPERATIONS BEING MOVED TO TIJUANA, SAN DIEGO FACILITIES
Sanyo Manufacturing Corp., in Forrest City is moving more of its operations toward its facilities in Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, costing more local employees their jobs.