In spite of the chilly weather experienced locally, signs of spring have been popping up. Daffodils, for instance, have been blooming in many places for quite some time, a reminder that winter can’t last forever. Photo by David Nichol.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
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3-1 sand.thumbnail.jpg "Weather prep")
Predicted winter weather today into Saturday morning had the Forrest City Street Department on alert this morning. Floyd Patton, Forrest City Public Works director, said the city is ready for any problems on the roadways. Patton looks over one of the city’s sand spreaders while surrounded by sand. Photo by Alan Smith.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
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The Young Adult Black History Celebration at the Forrest City Public Library was held on Wednesday. The events featured local speakers that shared their experiences with the group. Facing the camera from left are speakers Rev. L.O. Taylor, Marshall James and Doris Landrum. Photo by Alan Smith.
2-28 wreck.thumbnail.jpg "I-40 accident")
An accident involving as many as six vehicles occurred at the 247 mile marker of Interstate 40 just past the St. Francis County Bridge in the westbound lanes. Law enforcement officials were forced to close down the interstate at least twice during the incident. One of several wreckers that were called to the scene is shown pulling one of the vehicles that went down the embankment back up to the roadway. Photo by Alan Smith.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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Forrest City senior Karlton Lawrence, seated center, signed a letter of intent Wednesday morning to play baseball with Lyon College in Batesville. Joining Lawrence at the ceremony held at the high school cafeteria was his father, Odis Barton, left, and his mother, Karen Barton, right. Standing, from left, are: Forrest City assistant baseball coach Kevin Mosley, his grandmother Elizabeth Latimar, sister Martina Latimar and Forrest City Mustang head baseball coach Chris McManners. Lawrence will play for the Mustang baseball team this season. The Mustangs are scheduled to open the 2013 season Thursday at Palestine-Wheatley. Photo by Fred Conley.
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Michael Alexander
2-27 storm drain.thumbnail.jpg "Road repairs 2/27")
The recent rain in the city can make people think about storm drains. The drains are always on the minds of the Forrest City Street Department. Renald Green, left, helps guide Roy Hamilton who unloaded concrete at the intersection of Cross and Izard streets this morning. Photo by Alan Smith.
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Mayor Larry Bryant, standing, held a brief training session with the Forrest City Planning Commission on Tuesday afternoon. From left, Bryant holds a color zone map to the commission member Timothy Michael, chairman Ben Wynne and Forrest City City Treasurer Derene Cochran. Not pictured are members Glenda Wade and Byron Ponder. Photo by Alan Smith.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
 2-26 puzzle.thumbnail.jpg "A nice challenge 2/26")
They call them puzzles because they are a challenge, however two-year-old Palin Johnson seemed to be breezing through this one. Johnson was enjoying her time at a local day care this morning. Photo by Alan Smith.
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Work is being done both inside and outside of the new Forrest City Housing Authority offices on Dawson Road. Leo Bardo-Luna works on the stone facade of the building. Bardo-Luna works for Levine Poor, Inc., of Memphis, the construction company building the facility. Photo by Alan Smith.
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