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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Preparing for the worst: The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management opened a two-day seminar this morning on earthquake preparedness at East Arkansas Community College. The seminar, which will feature several break-out sessions, is expected to draw o

Preparing for the worst: The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management opened a two-day seminar this morning on earthquake preparedness at East Arkansas Community College. The seminar, which will feature several break-out sessions, is expected to draw officials from several counties in the area. Melanie Bartis, standing, with Innovative Emergency Management, was one of several speakers who opened the seminar this morning. Photo by Kendall Owens.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Tournament: A Farm Bureau T-Ball player keeps his eye on the ball during a recent at bat. Farm Bureau is among the eight-team field in the postseason double-elimination style T-Ball League tournament, which begins tonight, weathe permitting, at the Sports

Tournament: A Farm Bureau T-Ball player keeps his eye on the ball during a recent at bat. Farm Bureau is among the eight-team field in the postseason double-elimination style T-Ball League tournament, which begins tonight, weathe permitting, at the Sports Complex. All games will begin at 6 p.m. The tournament will continue through Friday night. Photo by Fred Conley.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Getting it ready: Now that the land has been cleared, plumbing work is beginning on the new Walgreens store on North Washington. Ricky Harris, left, watches Timmy Pulley use a backhoe to dig a trench for water lines. Both Harris and Pulley are with Southe

Getting it ready: Now that the land has been cleared, plumbing work is beginning on the new Walgreens store on North Washington. Ricky Harris, left, watches Timmy Pulley use a backhoe to dig a trench for water lines. Both Harris and Pulley are with Southern Plumbing Contractors Inc., of Wynne. Photo by Alan Smith.

Big game: Forrest City shortstop Ray Patillo is shown in one of his three at bats  Monday night against Batesville. Patillo was 2-for-3 and scored two runs in Forrest City’s 7-4 win. Patillo homered in the bottom of the sixth inning. Photo by Fred Conley.

Big game: Forrest City shortstop Ray Patillo is shown in one of his three at bats Monday night against Batesville. Patillo was 2-for-3 and scored two runs in Forrest City’s 7-4 win. Patillo homered in the bottom of the sixth inning. Photo by Fred Conley.

League champs: The Steve Jones Minor League (pitching machine) team finished the regular season at 12-0 Monday night after being awarded a forfeit win over Rotary Club. Steve Jones ends the year at 12-0 and the outright Minor League champions. Team member

League champs: The Steve Jones Minor League (pitching machine) team finished the regular season at 12-0 Monday night after being awarded a forfeit win over Rotary Club. Steve Jones ends the year at 12-0 and the outright Minor League champions. Team members are front row, from left: Demetric Howard, Stephon Johnson, Christopher Gilbert, Keyshawn Jones and Tony Goodman. Middle row, from left: Benjamin Lane, Keyontae Smith, Jalen Carter, Tarik Jones and Chiary Jones. The Steve Jones coaching staff, back row, standing; Alvin Carter, Lee Bonner, head coach Tony Goodman Sr., Benjamin Lane Sr. and Leo Jones. Photo by Fred Conley.

Here it comes: The M&T Paving pitcher makes  the underhand toss to first base Monday in T-Ball  League action at the Sports Complex. The T-Ball league will wrap up its season with a final round of make up games tonight beginning at 6 p.m. A T-Ball tournam

Here it comes: The M&T Paving pitcher makes the underhand toss to first base Monday in T-Ball League action at the Sports Complex. The T-Ball league will wrap up its season with a final round of make up games tonight beginning at 6 p.m. A T-Ball tournament has been tentatively set for Saturday, July 14, at the Sports Complex. Photo by Fred Conley.

Ready to make noise: Gloria Farris and her son Brandon shop for fireworks at a stand just south of Forrest City. The Farris’, like many people in the area and around the country, are preparing for the Independence Day Holiday on Wednesday. Today from 10:3

Ready to make noise: Gloria Farris and her son Brandon shop for fireworks at a stand just south of Forrest City. The Farris’, like many people in the area and around the country, are preparing for the Independence Day Holiday on Wednesday. Today from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and between the same times on Wednesday, it is legal to shoot fireworks inside the Forrest City city limits. Photo by Alan Smith.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Rolling away: The Food Giant shortstop runs after the loose ball as a Dr. Schwartz runner rounds second base during the first game of a 10-under girls’ slow pitch softball doubleheader played Friday at the Sports Complex. Dr. Schwartz won both games. Phot

Rolling away: The Food Giant shortstop runs after the loose ball as a Dr. Schwartz runner rounds second base during the first game of a 10-under girls’ slow pitch softball doubleheader played Friday at the Sports Complex. Dr. Schwartz won both games. Photo by Fred Conley.

Rolling away: The Food Giant shortstop runs after the loose ball as a Dr. Schwartz runner rounds second base during the first game of a 10-under girls’ slow pitch softball doubleheader played Friday at the Sports Complex. Dr. Schwartz won both games. Phot

Rolling away: The Food Giant shortstop runs after the loose ball as a Dr. Schwartz runner rounds second base during the first game of a 10-under girls’ slow pitch softball doubleheader played Friday at the Sports Complex. Dr. Schwartz won both games. Photo by Fred Conley.

Looking good: Three-year-old Hanna Lewis eyes some scrumptious-looking tomatoes at a local stand. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit are available at stands in the area. Photo by David Nichol.

Looking good: Three-year-old Hanna Lewis eyes some scrumptious-looking tomatoes at a local stand. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit are available at stands in the area. Photo by David Nichol.