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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has once again changed its plans in regard to how it plans to handle damages that occurred in St. Francis County in early April. Last week, FEMA officials said ...
The annual Lee County Fishing Derby will is sched uled for Saturday, June 7, at Mississippi River State Park, during the state’s annual Free Fishing Weekend. The event, which has been a staple in the ...
Fresh produce and local goods will return to the Forrest City Civic Center as the farmers market kicks off its season on Saturday, June 7. The market will open at 8 a.m. and close at noon. Opening day ...
Temporary overnight ramp closures on Interstate 40 are expected to begin intermittently from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. tonight (Tuesday) and continuing through Saturday (6/7). Weather permitting, crews will ...
The Forrest City Public Library is offering a full slate of summer programs for children and families, with events scheduled throughout July. Among the highlights is a special event hosted by Arkansas ...
Early voting began today in the runoff for the Zone 2 seat on the Forrest City School Board. Voters who live in Zone 2 will choose between Cleola Seward and Dywarn Barden Dawson. Early voting at the ...
The Delta Regional Airport Authority Board, meeting last week, discussed the airport’s current farm lease and how it should be ...
The Delta Regional Airport Authority Board, meeting last week, discussed the airport’s current farm lease and how it should be handled in the future. The board also discussed issues with the bidding ...
Brandon Williams, IT director for the Palestine-Wheatley School District, discusses issues the district has had with its internet during a board meeting this week. Williams said state officials ...
A ship’s wheel is the marker for the Great River Road in Arkansas. The Great River Road was recently voted No. 1 Scenic Drive by USA Today readers. The 10-state route travels through the Arkansas ...
St. Francis County residents who want to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will have to travel to West Memphis for a face-to face visit with a FEMA representative. The ...