Forrest City did not see any significant flooding from the storm system that dumped about 10 inches of rain on the city earlier this month. Mayor Larry Bryant told the council during the group’s ...

First responders were called to Cherry Street Sunday afternoon where over 30 gunshots were detected by the city’s ShotSpotter system. One teenager was shot in the leg during the incident. Eight ...

The Forrest City Housing Authority Board, during its recent meeting, agreed to accept proposed changes to the agency’s admissions and continued occupancy policy. Two new employees were also introduced ...

The Palestine-Wheatley School Board this week unanimously voted to open a daycare on its elementary campus. The board also heard stories from a book that was recently published by the district’s ...

A vehicle chase that began on Interstate 40 last Thursday afternoon ended when the driver of the vehicle being sought wrecked at the intersection of Izard and Broadway. Earvin Ector, 37, of Memphis, ...

Funding was approved for upcoming events during a recent meeting of the Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Commissioners, meeting at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce office, ...

The University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College will host a community open house on Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center. Those attending the open house will have ...

The Palestine Advertising and Promotion Commission this week made its final plans for this weekend’s annual Easter egg hunt. Commissioner Michelle Garner explained to the group that the city’s event ...

St. Francis County Road Department Crews have made progress this week in getting rural roads repaired after storms last week caused damage across the county. SFC Judge Craig Jones said the county is ...