Kendall Owens

Coalition's work lauded during annual banquet

The importance of the partnership of the members of the Crossroads Coalition for the region was highlighted Thursday during the 10-county coalition’s seventh annual dinner and awards presentatio

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Texas man reportedly commits suicide following high-speed chase with troopers

Arkansas State Police has launched an investigation into the death of a Texas man who fled from State Troopers on Interstate 40 in St. Francis County last night.

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Family questions trial delays for rape suspect

The family of a Forrest City man being held in the St.

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City council delays adopting '12 budget

The Forrest City City Council agreed Tuesday to use the city’s 2011 budget for this year after failing to reach a decision on the budget initially presented to them in early December. 

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City to launch public access channel to promote local businesses, amenities

City officials are taking the first steps to create a public access television station with the primary goal of promoting Forrest City.

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Assisted Living Community sets April 1 opening

Officials with the St Francis Assisted Living Community are hopeful that the doors will open to the first residents on April 1, a little over a year from the start of construction of the $5.7 milli

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City making strides to rid neighborhoods of nuisance properties

Close to 60 percent of the homes condemned in Forrest City in 2011 have been torn down, according to Code Enforcement Officer Connie Muqtasid.

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Committee works out budget details

Members of the Forrest City City Council will vote on the 2012 budget Tuesday during a called meeting.

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Over $3 million spent on lottery in SFC last year

More than $3 million in lottery tickets was purchased in St. Francis County last year.

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Library considers offering e-books

Patrons of the Forrest City Library may soon be able to check out books from the comfort of their own home. 

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