Local and Regional News 032725

 

Water Funding Cut

 

Federal funds have been cut for water improvement projects in Helena-West Helena and Wynne. (DG).

 

In August, Helena-West Helena and Wynne were both earmarked for $4.5 million to improve their water systems in a Congressional spending bill.

 

Six months and a new Congress later, those earmarks were removed in a 6-month funding bill passed in early March, along with the other $250 million in set asides secured by Sen. John Boozman for Arkansas-based projects.

 

But local officials say both Helena-West Helena and Wynne "needed" that funding, adding that they're now scrambling to find funding from other sources to fix their water systems.

 

The $4.5 million earmarked for Helena-West Helena was set to go toward replacement of the city's aging, leak-prone water lines that have contributed heavily toward the city's well-documented water issues. It was previously estimated it would take about a decade, and cost about $80 million to solve the city's water system problems.

 

Meanwhile, the city of Wynne received a $4.5 million earmark to work on the system's water lines after most were destroyed in a March 2023 tornado. That repair will ultimately take 2 years at an estimated cost of $36 million.

 

The city has received about $15 million from state and federal sources, and an additional $2 million from the Delta Regional Authority.

 

According to Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs, that money would have gone to "parcel off" the city's water lines to protect them from future tornadoes and to put generators on the city's water wells.

 

A spokesman for Senator John Boozman’s office commented that "the Senator remains aware of the funding needs for these critical projects and will continue working with local leaders to help address them."

 

 

Ark Traffic Fatality

 

A Memphis woman died in a crash Tuesday (3/25) after a high-speed chase on I-40 eastbound in eastern Arkansas. (Channel 3, Memphis)

 

Police say an Arkansas State trooper saw a white Dodge Ram pickup truck committing a traffic violation near I-40 at the 173-mile marker in Lonoke County.

 

ASP says after a traffic stop was initiated, the driver fled, starting an 18-mile pursuit. Police say the driver was driving on the right shoulder going over 120 mph.

 

According to police, a trooper executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on the suspect’s vehicle near the 191-mile marker near Hazen in Prairie County, causing the truck to overturn and stop in a ditch beside the interstate.

 

Police say a passenger, 29-year-old Laterrika Woods was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Another passenger, 26-year-old Latarica Walker of Memphis, was ejected and airlifted to Baptist Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.

 

The driver, 30-year-old Torkilo Hambrick and passenger, 45-year-old Zuri Jones, both from Memphis, were transported to UAMS in Little Rock in stable condition.

 

Charges are pending against Hambrick in Woods’ death.

 

 

Four Day School Week in Jeopardy

 

Under a proposed House bill, Arkansas school districts that are currently operating under a four-day school week would have to change back to a five-day week for the 2026-27 school year. (DG)

 

House Bill 1864, sponsored by state Rep. Wade Andrews, R-Camden, and Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, was filed March 19. It has been referred to the House Education Committee.

 

The bill requires school boards for public and charter schools to adopt a school calendar with a minimum of 178 on-site, in-person instruction days and 1,068 hours of instruction.

 

Currently under state law, schools can submit a request for an alternative calendar and use 1,068 hours of instruction instead of 178 days.

 

A four-day school week is not an option for a school calendar under the proposed bill.

 

Forty-seven school districts in Arkansas — including the Palestine-Wheatley School District — employ some variation of the four-day school week.

 

That’s 20% of the state’s traditional public-school districts.

 

 

Ark Election Law Signed

 

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law on Tuesday (3/26) to move Arkansas' primary election in non-presidential election years from May to March -- and to move the fiscal session in non-presidential election years from February to April. (DG)

 

The law will become effective 90 days after the Arkansas General Assembly adjourns this year's regular session.

 

Under Act 405 of 2025, the party filing period will be from Nov. 3-11 for the 2026 elections.

 

The primary election will be held on March 3, 2026, with early voting beginning Feb. 17.

 

The primary runoff in non-presidential election years will held on Tuesday, four weeks following the primary election.

 

The fiscal session will begin on April 8 in 2026.

 

 

Ark Pesticides Collected

 

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture collected 447,354 pounds of unwanted pesticides across St. Francis, Lee, Monroe and Woodruff counties during spring 2025 collection events. (Wynne Progress)

 

Since 2005, the Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program has overseen the collection and disposal of just over 6.8 million pounds of unwanted pesticides across the state.

 

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward commented that “events like this help ensure safe and proper disposal of unwanted pesticides and prevent them from potentially polluting our environment.”

 

Participation in collection events is free to farmers and other non-industrial landowners. The program is funded through pesticide registration fees.

 

Fall 2025 collection dates will be announced at a later date.

 

The program is conducted in cooperation with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas Farm Bureau and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.

 

 

EACC Concert Scam Warning

 

The Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College has issued a scam alert ahead of the ZZ Top concert on April 12. (Wynne Progress)

 

The Fine Arts Center said that with the show being sold out, the community should be cautious about any ticketing scams.

 

The college said the only tickets recognized are sold through their official ticketing system and the Fine Arts Center ticket office.

 

The community is advised to not purchase tickets from any third-party sites, social media or unauthorized re-sellers in order to avoid falling victim.

 

For questions, contact the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center at 870-633-4480, ext. 352.

 

 

DRAA Meeting Set

 

The Delta Regional Airport Authority will meet tonight (Thursday), the first meeting since the sudden passing of board member Kendall Owens last month. (Wynne Progress)

 

Owens was also a member of the St. Francis County Quorum Court and was the director of public relations for the Forrest City School District.

 

Owens had served on the airport board for several years. Forrest City Mayor Larry Bryant has appointed Peggy Robinson Wright to complete Owens’ term on the board.

 

The DRAA will consider a number of action items at tonight’s meeting, including an amendment to the by-laws.

 

The board will meet at 6 o’clock tonight (Thursday) in the meeting room of the airport in Colt.

 

 

Special Olympics Fundraiser

 

Arkansas Special Olympics Area 8 has set the date for their 21st annual Ride the Ridge poker run. (Wynne Progress)

 

The event will be held on Saturday, April 19, starting at the Stage parking lot in Forrest City and will conclude at the Delta Regional Airport in Colt. (Wynne Progress)

 

Organizers say the first bike out will be at 10 a.m., with the last bike out at 12-noon and the last bike in at 3 p.m.

 

The cost to pre-register is $25 and rider $20, which includes the poker run, a guaranteed size T-shirt and a door prize ticket.

 

The event will include jambalaya, barbecue and refreshments, a $100 best hand 50/50 drawing, door prizes and a live auction.

 

Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Arkansas and the St. Francis Area Developmental Center.

 

For more information, call Joey Astin at 870-270-7573 or email sfadc@icloud.

 

 

Events

 

--The 2025 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference will be held Thursday, April 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center. The conference is titled, “Revitalizing Rural Communities:  Pathways to Business Growth and Success.” On-site participants will be served free breakfast and lunch. Register by calling 1-800-482-7641 or email, dharrison@arhdc.org.

 

--A Health & Wellness Community Expo will be held April 4th from 9-2 at the James Banks Gymnasium at Lee High School in Marianna. The event will feature screening mammograms for women age 40 and above. Please bring your driver’s license & insurance cards. Call 870-295-5225 for more information.

 

--The Lee County Cemetery Association will hold a Cemetery Workshop, Saturday, April 12th at 10 a.m. at St. John M.B. Church in Marianna. The purpose of the meeting is to present information on ways to register, maintain, preserve and reclaim Lee County cemeteries. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served. For questions, call Katie Jones at 870-494-5731 or Clifton Collier at 501-940-7506.

 

 

Obits

 

--Funeral service for Lauretta Holland, 89, of Stuttgart, formerly of Cotton Plant will be Friday (3/28) at 2 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center. Burial will follow at Ash Grove Cemetery in Cotton Plant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations in Brinkley, which is in charge of arrangements.

 

--Funeral service for Ramonia Roberts, 72, of Holly Grove will be Saturday (3/29) at 10 a.m. at C.J. Williams in Brinkley. Burial will follow at Ewans/Roberts Family Cemetery in Holly Grove. C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley is in charge of arrangements.

 

--Funeral service for Joe Broadus, 79, of Cotton Plant will be Saturday (3/29) at 2 p.m. at Christian Stone Missionary Baptist Church in Elaine. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery in Elaine. C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Sports

 

--Arkansas Baseball--

 

The No. 2 ranked Arkansas baseball team travels to Nashville this weekend to take on No. 14 Vanderbilt in a three-game SEC series.

 

The Razorbacks are coming off a tough 14-13 extra-inning loss to Missouri State at home Tuesday night (3/25).

 

The Hogs are currently 23-3 on the season, and 5-1 in SEC play.

 

Game times for the Arkansas-Vanderbilt series are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

 

Catch all the action on your Razorback baseball station, AM-950 and 106.5 FM, KXJK. 

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Ark Burn Bans

 

County Judge Craig Jones issued a burn ban for St. Francis County at 9 a.m. Tuesday (3/25) due to the lack of rain and low humidity.

 

Judge Jones stated that the burn ban will be in effect for 120 days unless rescinded at a later date.

 

Fires associated with farm activities are not included in this burn ban.

 

Anyone caught burning can be issued a citation by the St Francis County Sheriff’s Office with the fine being determined by the courts.

 

Statewide, 68 of Arkansas’ 75 counties are currently under burn bans, which also includes Phillips, Crittenden, Monroe, Cross and Woodruff counties in eastern Arkansas.

 

The only county in the region not under a burn ban as of early this (Wednesday) morning was Lee County.

 

Weather officials advise that Arkansans should be careful with any activities that could lead to a fire, anything from a campfire, to parking a car in tall, dry grass or dragging chains.

 

 

Officer Involved Shooting

 

The Woodruff County Sheriff's Office has requested that Arkansas State Police (ASP) investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Cotton Plant Monday night (3/24).

 

The Cotton Plant Police Department responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Rush Street around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

 

During the incident, 21-year-old Michael Crenshaw of Missouri shot 65-year-old Linzy Motton of Cotton Plant and then fled the scene on foot.

 

A Cotton Plant Police officer searched the surrounding area and found Crenshaw walking north on Main Street.

 

Police say Mr. Motton also managed to make his way over to Main Street, where he and Crenshaw got into a physical altercation. During the confrontation, Crenshaw held a weapon to Motton's head.

 

The officer then discharged his weapon, striking Crenshaw.

 

Crenshaw and Motton were airlifted to area hospitals, where they were both listed in critical condition.

 

Special Agents with State Police CID will prepare a case file to present to the Woodruff County Prosecuting Attorney, who will determine if the use of deadly force is consistent with Arkansas laws.

 

 

FCPD Theft Investigation

 

Forrest City Police report that a car was stolen from outside a local residence earlier this week.

 

Police officers were dispatched to 711 Hodges Street around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday where they spoke with the owner of the vehicle, Ms. Carolyn Farr.

 

Mr. Farr stated that when she went to bed around 10 o’clock Monday night, her 2016 Kia Soul was parked in the driveway.

 

She said when she went out Tuesday morning to go to work, the vehicle was gone.

 

Forrest City PD was later contacted by the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office informing them that the stolen car had been found wrecked in their county.

 

No suspects have been identified in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

 

 

Parkin Chief Fired

 

The City of Parkin is currently without a police chief after interim Parkin Mayor Carolyn Slaughter terminated Police Chief Christopher Miller on Monday (3/24). (Wynne Progress)

 

Miller had served as Parkin Police Chief since December 2023.

 

He was arrested by the Cross County Sheriff’s Office this past January and charged with felony perjury after reportedly providing false testimony during a court proceeding.

 

It’s unclear whether that charge led to Miller’s firing.

 

Cross County Sheriff David West said his agency has been called in to help provide police support in the City of Parkin for the time being.

 

 

Wynne Man Charged

 

A Wynne man faces numerous charges after he was caught on video trying to break into several rooms at a local hotel. (Wynne Progress)

 

The Wynne Police Department said that 54-year-old Eric Works attempted to break into several occupied rooms at the Days Inn on Highway 64.

 

The department said Works also beat on the door of other rooms, further causing a disturbance.

 

The hotel provided video of the incident and the prosecuting attorney’s office signed off on a warrant for his arrest.

 

Works was arrested around 7 p.m. Monday on charges of residential burglary, stalking, endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree, harassment, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

 

He is currently being held in the Cross County Detention Center.

 

 

Ark-Mo Earthquakes

 

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake Tuesday morning (3/25) in White County. (Channel 8, Jonesboro)

 

The USGS registered the quake at 4:57 a.m. Tuesday. It was located about 6 miles north-northeast of Searcy and about 30 miles south of Batesville near the Holly Springs community.

 

According to the USGS, the tremor had a depth of about 3 miles.

 

As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, no one had reported feeling the quake.

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Also, a minor quake shook parts of the Missouri Bootheel at 4:08 p.m. Monday (3/24).

 

The USGS reported that the quake was situated about 5 miles east-northeast of Steele, Missouri and about 16 miles northeast of Blytheville, Arkansas.

 

The magnitude 2.3 quake had a depth of 5 miles.

 

 

Ark School Voucher Program

 

During the first priority window for the 2025-26 school voucher program, 20,195 applications representing 33,750 Arkansas students were submitted. (DG)

 

Created through the LEARNS Act of 2023, the Education Freedom Account program provides state funding for private and home school costs.

 

The window, which opened on March 3 and closed March 23, saw just over 23,000 students selecting private schools while the remaining just over 10,000 applicants indicated homeschooling as their choice for next school year.

 

This year's voucher recipients were given at least $6,856 each, with students from the state-funded and now discontinued Succeed Scholarship program eligible for $7,618.

 

Vouchers do not always fund 100% of private school tuition, associated costs or reimburse all homeschooling items, meaning families must pay the difference not covered by the state.

 

The voucher program was gradually rolled out over three years, with next fall marking the first time that vouchers will be available to all school-age children in the state.

 

There are currently 474,337 K-12 students enrolled in 1,060 public schools across 237 districts in Arkansas.

 

 

Obits

 

--Funeral service for Lauretta Holland, 89, of Stuttgart, formerly of Cotton Plant will be Friday (3/28) at 2 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center. Burial will follow at Ash Grove Cemetery in Cotton Plant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at C.J. Williams Chapel in Brinkley. C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Sports

 

--Arkansas Baseball--

 

The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team blew a five-run, ninth inning lead Tuesday night (3/25), losing 14-13 to Missouri State at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.

 

The Bears scored 5 runs in the ninth to overcome a 13-8 deficit and then won the game with a lead-off solo homer in the 10th to give Missouri State the victory. 

 

With the loss, Arkansas drops to 23-3 on the season, snapping a 7-game win streak and marking their first home loss of the year.

 

Up next, the Razorbacks will travel to Nashville later this week to take on No. 14 Vanderbilt in a three-game SEC series.

 

Game times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Catch all the action on your Razorback baseball station, KXJK. 

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Events

 

--The Forrest City Public Library will host special Spring Break activities for students March 27th starting at 10 a.m. Call 870-633-5646 for more information.

 

--The 2025 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference will be held Thursday, April 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center. The conference is titled, “Revitalizing Rural Communities:  Pathways to Business Growth and Success.” On-site participants will be served free breakfast and lunch. Register by calling 1-800-482-7641 or email, dharrison@arhdc.org.

 

--A Health & Wellness Community Expo will be held April 4th from 9-2 at the James Banks Gymnasium at Lee High School in Marianna. The event will feature screening mammograms for women age 40 and above. Please bring your driver’s license & insurance cards. Call 870-295-5225 for more information.

 

--The Lee County Cemetery Association will hold a Cemetery Workshop, Saturday, April 12th at 10 a.m. at St. John M.B. Church in Marianna. The purpose of the meeting is to present information on ways to register, maintain, preserve and reclaim Lee County cemeteries. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served. For questions, call Katie Jones at 870-494-5731 or Clifton Collier at 501-940-7506.

 

 

​SFC Travel Warning

 

St. Francis County Judge Craig Jones is warning area motorists to not try to go around the barricades that have placed on SFC 774, south of Widener.

 

Judge Jones posted last week that the river below the bridge has formed a whirlpool and caused the road next to the bridge to give way, making this a very dangerous situation.

 

He said that the road has been closed for a while, but people are still driving around the barricades.

 

He said that crews have redone the barricades and put concrete culverts in place to keep people from driving on this road.

 

He warns that if you circumvent the barricades, you are doing so at your own risk, adding that failure to take heed could easily result in serious injury or death.

 

Judge Jones says this a county road but that it’s under the jurisdiction of the St. Francis Levee District and is maintained by the U.S. Corp of Engineers.

 

Officials with the Corp of Engineers say that this is the first project on their list, but that the price tag to fix the problem is well over a million dollars and they are waiting to secure the funding.

 

 

FC Business Conference

 

The 2025 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference will be held at the Civic Center in Forrest City on Thursday April 3rd.

 

A news release from Arkansas Human Development Corporation said the purpose of the conference is to provide small and emerging businesses with the skills, tools, and contacts needed to grow their business.

 

Other participants include the City of Forrest City, the Small Business Administration, and others.

 

The April 3rd conference will be from 8:30 to 2 and will feature in-person and Zoom participation. In-person is limited to 75 so while the event is free to the public, registration is encouraged.

 

More details about the conference and registration will be coming in the next few days.

 

 

​​Clinton Series Applications

 

High school students can now apply to join the Clinton Presidential Center’s Student Presidential Leaders Series, which will include a total of 50 students.

 

The free, yearlong program focuses on developing leadership skills, exploring inclusivity and encouraging civic participation for students through a series of in-person and virtual sessions.

 

Applications will remain open through May 1, and the first weekend-long summer retreat session is scheduled for July 25 through July 27.

To apply and learn more details about the program, visit www.clintonfoundation.org.

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FC T-Ball Registration

 

The City of Forrest City Recreation Department announces that T-Ball registration is going on now through April 11th.

 

The T-Ball program is for boys & girls, ages 4-6 years old.

 

The registration fee is $20.

 

Contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at 870-633-3667 for more information.

 

 

UA-EACC Gallery Exhibit

 

The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College Gallery in Forrest City presents Work on Paper, an exhibition by EACC art instructor and artist Remy Miller of Lakeland, Tennessee. 

 

The exhibit will run through Monday, March 31st.  

 

Miller has been teaching various art courses at EACC since fall 2019.  Prior to that, he was a faculty member and later served as dean/vice president of academics at Memphis College of Art where he taught for 30 years. 

 

The UA-EACC Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or as scheduled for special group tours. There is no charge for admission.  For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352 or visit the website at www.eacc.edu.

 

 

FC Cleanup Campaign

 

The City of Forrest City will conduct their spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 12th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

 

Local residents are invited to join in for a day of giving back to Forrest City community as part of the annual Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign.

 

Volunteers will meet at City Hall at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and limited quantity volunteer T-shirts.

 

City officials are looking for high school and college students who need volunteer hours, as well as local churches and group organizations to come together and make this event a success.

 

For more information, call City Hall at 870-633-1315 or email, shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com.

 

 

​​SFC Extension Report

 

When it comes to your health, there are eight areas of wellness to consider.

 

St. Francis County Extension Agent Marla Lane has more details in her educational report for the month of March:   

                (click here to listen)

 

Thanks Ms. Marla.

 

 

​​​FCSD Math Tutoring Available

 

Forrest City High School is excited to present the Math Learning Institute, an opportunity for students to enhance their math skills in Algebra I and Geometry.

 

The goal is to make math engaging and accessible for everyone while providing the support students need to succeed.

 

Tutoring sessions led by the district’s dedicated teachers will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

 

An afternoon meal will be provided for all attendees.

 

For more information, call 870-633-1464 or email Donesha.Boyd@fcsd.grsc.k12.ar.us.

 

 

​​FC Library Tax Preparation

 

The Forrest City Public Library is offering free tax preparation and filling services for area households with an Adjusted Gross Income of $67,000 or less.

 

Tax-related documents can be dropped off at the library, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Documents you’ll need to provide include a state-issued picture ID and Social Security cards for yourself and your spouse (if applicable), also all W-2’s & 1099’s, plus information on all other sources of income. A copy of your previous year tax return will also be helpful.

 

Your completed return will be ready within three days.

 

Call the library at 870-633-5646 for more information.

 

 

​​​​​LIHEAP Underway

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Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, are now being accepted. (Channel 8, Jonesboro)

 

Anyone wanting to apply must provide the following items:

--A photo ID

--Social Security card (household members aged 18 or older)

--Social Security numbers (household members younger than age 18)

--Copies of your most recent utility bills

--Proof of income

--Proof of residency

 

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment says LIHEAP only applies to residential applicants, not businesses.

 

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30.

 

For questions about the application process, contact your county’s organization.

 

In St. Francis County, call the Crowley’s Ridge Development Council in Forrest City at 870-630-0193.

 

 

​​​FCPD Offers Reward

 

Forrest City Police are continuing to investigate a “smash and grab” incident that occurred at a local pawn shop earlier this month. A reward is now being offered for information in the case.

 

Police investigators have determined that four juveniles were involved in the attempted robbery that occurred in the early morning hours on Saturday, December 7th at the EZ Cash Pawn Shop at 2301 North Washington Street in Forrest City.

 

A $1,000 cash reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case. The vehicle used in the break in can currently be seen on the Forrest City PD’s Facebook page.

 

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call detectives at Forrest City PD at 870-633-3434 or call Crime Stoppers at 870-261-1499.

 

 

​​Reward Offered in FC Homicide

 

A reward is still being offered for information on the person who shot and killed a gas station clerk during a robbery in Forrest City back in May of this year.

 

The Forrest City Police Department reports that a $7,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the murder of 29-year-old Malek Wabin.

 

Wabin was shot multiple times while working behind the counter at the Pure Gas Station on South Washington Street in Forrest City back on May 11th.

 

A photo of the suspect was captured on the store’s security camera and can currently be seen on the Forrest City PD’s Facebook page.

 

If you recognize the suspect or have any information that can help police, contact detectives at the Forrest City Police Department at 870-633-3434 or call Crime Stoppers at (870) 261-1499.

 

 

​​​FC After School Meals

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The Forrest City School District has opened its 2024-25 After School Meals Program.

 

Meals will be served at Central Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School, and Forrest City Junior High School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 2025.

 

Forrest City High School will serve meals Monday through Wednesday through May 2025.

 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:

--𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝟯:𝟰𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟭𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.

--𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 - 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟭𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.

--𝗙𝗖𝗝𝗛𝗦 - 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺.

--𝗙𝗖𝗛𝗦 - 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟭𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.

 

All meals will be served at the school cafeteria on each campus and must be eaten on site.​

 

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