3-19 train.thumbnail. "Focusing on the curves")
Work on the curves in the railroad tracks in Forrest City has been taking place since Saturday. About 29 members of what is known as a “curve gang” have been in the area replacing the tracks. Pictured above are a few members of the crew as they secure the new curved track along Old Madison Road. Photo by Alan Smith.
3-19 bales.thumbnail.jpg "Moving bales")
Good weather doesn’t just mean play; it also presents a chance to get some work done. Along the Highway 1 Bypass, Joe Elphingstone picks up a hay bale, to be transported to another field. Photo by David Nichol.
3-18 eagle scout.thumbnail.jpg "Scout project")
Twelve-year old Robert Bruce, a member of Troop 425 of West Memphis, puts up an Eastern Bluebird Trail marker at Village Creek State Park. The project is one of the Eagle Scout projects on which Bruce is working. Photo by David Nichol.
3-18 happy kid.thumbnail.jpg "Happy time")
Saturday brought the young and old out to enjoy the warm sunshine. Nine-month old Lilly Stevens was having a good time at Village Creek State Park with her family from Wynne. Photo by David Nichol.
3-18 bees.thumbnail.jpg "Buzzing around")
As much as blooming flowers, bees are also a sign of spring. This one, along with a lot of her kin, was busily buzzing the bradford pears on the East Arkansas Community College campus. Photo by David Nichol.
3-15 career.thumbnail.jpg "Learning to dance")
East Arkansas Community College hosted a Career Cluster Camp for high school students today on the school’s campus. The students were placed in groups and attended sessions in three areas of study including: Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, Arts/Visual/Communications and Health Sciences. This group of students learn a dance from local dance instructor Janet Northcutt in the EACC Lecture Hall. There were also booths in a Career Fair. The event lasted until about 2 p.m., and featured Hollis Conway, Olympic Medalist, at the keynote speaker. Photo by Alan Smith.
3-15 retreat.thumbnail.jpg "Fiscal retreat")
Joye Hughes, interim superintendent of the Forrest City School District, points out some enrollment figures during a fiscal retreat held for the school board Thursday. A reduction in student enrollment means loss of state funding. Photo by David Nichol.
3-15 tax.thumbnail.jpg "Tax proposal")
The Forrest City City Council held a called meeting Thursday night to discuss proposals to increase the city’s sales tax. From left, council member Louise Fields listens as Mayor Larry Bryant, center, presents the proposals that include a one-cent tax increase and a 3/4-cent tax increase. Also pictured is City Clerk Derene Cochran. Photo by Kendall Owens.
3-14 complex work.thumbnail.jpg "Making repairs")
Repairs are being made near the exit of the Forrest City Sports Complex. Reginald Sanford, with the FC Parks and Recreation Department, operates a tractor while Jimmy Ivory, with the city’s street department, rakes up old asphalt. The section of road was replaced with a cold mix asphalt patch. Photo by Alan Smith.
3-14 mathis.thumbnail.jpg "Newest Wonder Boy")
Forrest City senior Montrell Mathis, seated, signs a national letter of intent to play football at Arkansas Tech University during a ceremony held this morning at Mustang Arena. Standing, from left, are: Forrest City Athletic Director Dr. Rodney Echols, Forrest City High School Principal Patti Long, Mathis’ father, Willie Mathis, and Forrest City Mustang football coaches Alex Cain, Rich Trail and Kevin Mosley.
