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The Lee County Cooperative Clinic participated in another health screening event this morning at the Forrest City Civic Center as part of the Supporting Health Advances for Rural Employees (SHARE) Project. Bonnie Baker, left, with BreastCare, speaks with Cynthia Williams about the different …

The Forrest City Public Library hosted the Delta Cultural Center on Wednesday where children were taught how to make butter at home. Candice Dolls, center, with the DCC, talks to Ayden Allen, left, and Ava Allen as she teaches them how to make butter with heavy whipping cream and a mason jar.

The Forrest City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3623 Redbud Drive in the Edgewood neighborhood about 12:40 a.m. FCFD Firefighter Keaton Sandage rearranges his gear before reentering the home to continue fighting the fire. The department called in all off-duty firemen to tac…

The St. Francis County Museum's summer programming kicked off on Tuesday with live music. Blues musician Terry "Big T" Williams was joined with Carla Robinson as they preformed for children during this weeks program.

The East Arkansas Community College Summer Enrichment Programs this week include horseback riding lessons for some students. Jules Miller receives tips from Allie Busby during her horseback riding lesson this morning.

Julie Brown was recently named the Special Olympics Arkansas Volunteer of the Year at the Arkansas Special Olympics Summer Games in Searcy. Brown has been with the St. Francis Area Developmental Center for nearly 15 years.

Employees of the Forrest City Police Department perform numerous tasks for the community. Thee Brown, with the Forrest City Police Department, makes his way around Forrest City picking up trash in an effort to help clean up the community.

Summer is the perfect time for playing outside with friends. From left, Collins Latham, 3, and Allison McLean, 3, play on a piece of equipment at a local daycare while enjoying the sunshine.

The Palestine-Wheatley School Board held a special called meeting over Zoom on Thursday to approve the settlement terms of a federal lawsuit. Ryan Halbert, who will become superintendent of the district on July 1, shares information on the settlement with board president Derrick Boileau, on …

The Palestine-Wheatley School District ended its school year on Thursday with a May Day celebration where children played games, had water balloon fights and enjoyed refreshments. Nayel Jackson hangs upside down on playground equipment while playing with her friends before the summer break began. 

The Palestine-Wheatley School Board held a special called meeting over Zoom on Thursday to approve the settlement terms of a federal lawsuit. Ryan Halbert, who will become superintendent of the district on July 1, shares information on the settlement with board president Derrick Boileau, on …

Evonda Williams, a registered nurse with the Lee County Cooperative Clinic, pricks the finger of Forrest City Police Officer Jerry Williams as she performs a glucose screening this morning at the Forrest City Civic Center. Free health screenings are available until 5 this evening at the Civi…

They City of Forrest City recently recognized students at Stewart Elementary School with pizza and certificates for their work in helping pick up trash. Forrest City Administrative Assistant Kenyuana Smith hands out certificates to students to show the city’s appreciation for their efforts t…

Following last night's meeting of the East Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees, members watched a demonstration by the nursing program in the Allied Health Center. From left, board members Dr. Florine Milligan, Judge Ann Hudson and Brent Howtonwatch as Tiffanie Goff, director of the…

The Forrest City High School Graduating Class of 2023 held its Class Night celebrations in the junior high school auditorium last night. Class valedictorian Syble Wright gives a speech to open the class night event. Also pictured, class salutatorian Taylor Cole delivers her speech alongside …

Children are out and about on playgrounds this morning enjoying the cooler weather before the temperatures began to rise. Ellie Weatherford, 3, smiles as she plays on a piece of equipment at a local daycare.

During a meeting of the Forrest City Public Library Board on Monday, board member Sandra Wright, seated, received a thank you from the library and the IRS for volunteering as to help people file tax returns. Wright listens as FCPL Director Arlisa Harris shares the notes of appreciation from …

The Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church's Soup Kitchen reopened today to serve members of the community. The kitchen had been closed while work was being done on the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Volunteer Carolyn Holt places plates of food on a cart to be taken outside to patrons wai…

All Pro Wrestling made a stop in Palestine Saturday night at the old Palestine-Wheatley Gymnasium. The event featured a number of wrestling matches throughout the night. In this match, Austin Wrathchild pins down Abel as Palestine's own Garrett Vance counts out the victory. 

The Access Medical Clinic’s urgent care facility is nearing completion on North Washington Street. Contractors with D&L Aluminum of Paragould install an awning on the new building. 

Samantha Boileau, left, and Jennifer Miller, with Pediatric Dentistry of Eastern Arkansas, show children at Central Elementary School in Forrest City how to properly care for their teeth. The event was sponsored by the Forrest City Rotary Club, Rotary District 5160 and Pediatric Dentistry.

East Arkansas Community College is holding its graduation ceremonies tonight and tomorrow night in the Fine Arts Center. Heather McBride, left, EACC Director of Auxiliary Services, and Beth Thompson, EACC Director of Student Support Services, work on the display of the cap and gown for gradu…

Election results were announced at Palestine City Hall Tuesday night as the only contested race was between Palestine-Wheatley School Board member Vernon Thweatt and Dustin Lee. St. Francis County Election Commission Chairman Chris Oswalt reviews the unofficial results with election commissi…

Karen Walker, community education manager for Arkansas PBS, reads “The Cool Bean” to children and their families Monday evening at the pavillion at the Forrest City Public Library. PBS employees served pizza to those in attendance before sharing the book as part of the agency’s Read to Succe…

East Arkansas Community College and the Palestine-Wheatley School District will be working together at the elementary campus to offer a program for parents to be able to help their children with learning. EACC President Dr. Cathie Cline, left, and EACC Adult Education Director Debbie Feagin …

The Forrest City Fire Department held a retirement ceremony Monday to honor 17-year volunteer firefighter Frank McMillion at Station 1 on Garland Avenue. Forrest City Fire Chief Shane Dallas, left, and FC Mayor Larry Bryant, right, pose for a photo with McMillion after presenting him with a …

Early voting concluded today for the Palestine-Wheatley School Board Election as well as the Forrest City School District unopposed races. Vincent Williams casts his vote this morning at the St. Francis County Courthouse.

Children have been enjoying the warm, dry weather recently by playing outside. Cecily Peevey giggles as she plays with bubbles on the playground at a local daycare.

The annual National Day of Prayer celebration for St. Francis County was held Friday at the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City. The celebration featured speakers as well as the National Anthem and a rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Forrest Citian Lo Hardrick. Those in attendance li…

Forrest City Police Chief Ronald Broussard, standing, discusses action taken recently by an off-duty officer to help catch a person who was breaking into a shed at her residence. Broussard noted how officers, although not always at the police department, are on duty 24/7. Also pictured, seat…

The Drew Flowers Family is the 2023 St. Francis County Farm Family of the Year. The Flowers farm 2,400 acres in rice, soybeans and corn in St. Francis and Lee counties. Drew and his wife, Kenlee, are pictured with their sons, Neal, left, and Baxter. The Flowers will be saluted this summer in…

Members of the Palestine-Wheatley Graduating Class of 2023 received their diplomas Tuesday night during the graduation ceremony held in the high school gymnasium. Graduates celebrate by throwing their caps into the air after receiving their diplomas. Class valedictorian Samyrah Applewhite de…

The annual St. Francis County's Best Contest is back for 2023.  Nominations are open.  Nominate your favorite businesses and people here.  Nominations continue through May 14.  Voting open on May 15.

The Holy Grounds Coffee House at the First United Methodist Church is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cherie Anthes pours a cup of coffee for a patron this morning at the business. 

Arkansas' running man Nate Thomas hands off the Special Olympics torch to Michael Boles to officially signal the start of the Area 8 Special Olympics Games held Friday at the Donnie Willis Mustang Track and Field complex on the Forrest City High School campus. Arkansas Game and Fish Officer …

The Forrest City Public Library holds a book sale on the first Monday of each month. Genealogy and circulation services coordinator Renè Ward refills the audio shelves during the monthly book sale this morning.

Numerous customers shopping for a variety of plants were on hand this morning when the St. Francis County Master Gardeners opened their annual plant sale at Vandiver’s NewCastle Farms on Highway 284 North. Above, Master Gardeners Judy Manning, left, and Amber Billingsley carry plants for a c…

Daycares are prepared for all types of weather with toys and activities for children to enjoy whether they’re staying inside or outside on the playground. Three-year-old Kasen Kelly moves blocks into a pile as he prepares to build something while playing inside this morning.

The St. Francis County Museum recently received donations for new exhibits at the facility on Front Street in Forrest City. SFC Museum Board Vice President Emily Holley, left, and SFC Judge Craig Jones, center, look over some of the items as Curator Judy Sweet answers questions about them. 

The Forrest City Public Library hosts a book sale on the first Monday of each month. Library employee Marva Garrett prepares audio books for this month’s sale, which will be Monday, May 1.

Forrest Citians banded together over the weekend to take on areas throughout the city to help with the appearance during the annual spring cleanup event. In one photo, Forrest City Administrative Assistant Kinyuana Smith places T-shirts on a table at city hall as people make their way in to …

Firefighters with the Forrest City Fire Department are participating in CPR recertification classes this week at Station 2 in Forrest City. Fire Chief Shane Dallas reviews the proper techniques for rescue breathing during this morning’s class.

The Forrest City Kiwanis Club honored the Top 10% of seniors in the Forrest City and Palestine-Wheatley school districts, along with Calvary Christian School, during a luncheon Thursday at Woodruff Electric Cooperative in Forrest City. In one photo, Kiwanis Club President Caitlyn Sweet prese…

She may not yet be quite old enough to drive a real car, but that doesn’t mean one-year-old Raylin Parson can’t pretend she is ready. Parson enjoys driving this car while being outside on the playground at Teach and Tend Daycare in Forrest City.

Linemen with Entergy Arkansas work to replace a broken pole near the intersection of West Scott and West Broadway streets Wednesday afternoon. The pole was broken when a driver fleeing from police lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the pole. 

The Forrest City Public Works Department has been moving around the city in an attempt to make multiple repairs to the drainage system. FCPWD employee Charles Blunt speaks with another employee while working near the intersection of Rosser and Arkansas streets.

The St. Francis County Junior Auxiliary’s G.E.M.S. members learned about babysitting and how to perform CPR during classes Monday night at the Campbell House in Forrest City. Andreya Curne, left, follows instructions from Junior Auxiliary member Julie Brown while practicing chest compression…

Following the March 31 tornado that destroyed buildings in the Wynne School District, students in the Palestine-Wheatley School District began collecting supplies to send to the district to help those in need. Sixth grade students, from left, Randy Gilchrist, Jaxon Parson and Hunter Hamrick …