Natural gas venting after pickup hits line Jul 25, 2008
Associated Press - July 24, 2008 10:44 PM ET. (AP) - A natural gas line was venting to the atmosphere Thursday night after a pickup truck left a nearby street and struck an aboveground fixture of the line, an emergency official said. (WREG.com, TN)
Clark column: With season just weeks away, football fever rising Jul 23, 2008
The 5A-East is going to be a tough football conference this fall with Forrest City and West Helena Central joining the league in place of Beebe and North Pulaski. But no matter what happens in the 5A East this fall, no football team will escape the Friendly City without a fight, and in the end, that s all anybody can ask for. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Forrest City Water Department victim of ID theft Jul 17, 2008
Forrest City Water Utility manager Jim Beazley learned that first hand when he discovered that an identity thief had gotten the utility's checking account number and written checks against a department account. "Some guy somewhere wrote some checks on us," Beazley said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Tennessee lands highly-touted hoops transfer from Arizona Jun 18, 2008
Kessinger, son of six-time major league all-star Don Kessinger of Forrest City, said the program is in better shape than when he arrived. I am certain that from the standpoint of facility improvements, fundraising, academics and season-ticket sales, that this program is in the best shape that it has been in since I arrived six years ago, Kessinger said in a prepared statement. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
High fuel prices loom over holiday travel May 24, 2008
"We have our Click-It or Ticket campaign under way right now, and we're going to have a saturation effort in effect this weekend, checking not only for seat belts but also for people out drinking and driving," state police Capt. Nathaniel Jackson of Troop D in Forrest City said. Jackson said troopers will set up sobriety checkpoints. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Papers in Searcy, Russellville, Little Rock win top honors May 18, 2008
3, Kendall Owens, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Accident on Bypass ... 3, David Nichol, Times-Herald, Forrest City, Good Toss ... 3, Fred Conley, Times-Herald, Forrest City. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Witness a Journey Through Heartache That Led to Happiness -- New Book is An Inspirational Autobiography About Answered Prayers May 17, 2008
Relocated to Forrest City, Arkansas in 1979 for employment in the First Judicial Circuit of Eastern Arkansas as an official court reporter for the Honorable Henry Wilkinson, retiring in 1995. She married James Chandler in 1984. (Primezone Releases)
1 killed as plane goes down in E. Ark. field near Wheatley May 15, 2008
The crash Wednesday afternoon occurred about a mile north and a mile west of the community of Wheatley, within about a mile of Interstate 40, according to a state police dispatcher at Forrest City. State police spokesman Bill Sadler said a trooper went to the scene briefly, but the reporting and investigation of the accident are being handled by the St. Francis County sheriff's office. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Forecasters inspecting tornado damage in Stuttgart May 12, 2008
Arkansas County Judge Sonny Cox said a nursing home was damaged in the storm, and patients were evacuated to hospitals in Dumas, Marianna, Forrest City and other areas. Cox said he's enacted a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and that it will be enforced. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Forrest City, Ark., getting new factory Apr 17, 2008
- A company that makes boots for the military announced Wednesday it would open a factory in Forrest City, eventually hiring 200 people. Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. plans to open in June in Forrest City Industrial Park ... The Forrest City plant will be called the Mid-South Division of Belleville Shoe South Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Former Employee Robs Gas Station Twice Apr 12, 2008
(Forrest City, AR 4/11/08). Despite having a bandana over his face, police say the man who robbed Flash Market in Forrest City was easy to find. (WREG.com, TN)
Alza Girtue Kirk Hil Apr 3, 2008
She is survived by a son, Gaylord and wife Sylvia of Forrest City; a daughter, Pansy and husband Johnny Williams of Biggers; a daughter-in-law, Jo Hill of Marksville, La. and ex-daughter-in-law Pat Hill of Pineville, La. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Cohen Helps Former State Senator John Ford Mar 30, 2008
Former Shelby County official Calvin Williams is serving his sentence in the Federal Prison in Forrest City, Arkansas. John Ford will now be moved from El Paso to a federal prison in Louisiana. (WREG.com, TN)
Stephen Glenn Cook Wages Mar 26, 2008
He was born in Forrest City and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a renowned musician and southern legend, member of the Steve Wages and the Bad Habit Band and attended the Revival Center Church in Lepanto. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Razorbacks could only stand, watch Mar 25, 2008
Welsh wasn't fit and yielded backup guard duties to freshman Marcus Britt of Forrest City. Britt scored five points. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Undue force suit filed Mar 21, 2008
John I. Houseal, III, of Forrest City is the plaintiff's attorney. Calls to the city attorney were not returned by press time. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Former Forrest City super to take Barton reigns Mar 4, 2008
Long-time educator and Superintendent of the Forrest City Schools Lee Vent, who is no stranger to this area, was selected to take over the reins as superintendent on June 30 of this year ... He remained there until he took the post as superintendent in Forrest City in 1996. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Father-Son Meth-Makers Busted Mar 2, 2008
(Forrest City, AR 3/1/08). A father and son meth-making team are behind bars in Forrest City after being accused of making the dangerous drug right under grandma and grandpa's noses ... Police working with U.S. Postal Instectors and state police arrested the men Wednesday in the Forrest City home of 40-year-old Henry Alan Kimble's parents' home. (WREG.com, TN)
Results of Ark. tournaments Feb 28, 2008
Game 3 _ Watson Chapel vs. Forrest City ... Game 1 _ Forrest City 63, Sheridan 48 ... Game 5 _ Watson Chapel vs. Forrest City. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
State high school tournament scores Feb 28, 2008
Game 1 _ Forrest City 63, Sheridan 48. Game 2 _ Lake Hamilton 55, Marion 41. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Mayor wants salary hike Feb 22, 2008
Forrest City's mayor supervises 142 employees with that mayor earning 68,000. Forrest City is the city that council modeled Valley's beginning salary after during the consolidated city's first council session. (Helena Daily World, AR)
More of this story Feb 18, 2008
The PBHS Zebras out-pointed two-time defending Class 6A state champion Forrest City 124-79 to win the boys title ... Competing at the innaugural meet sponsored by the UAPB Golden Lion track department were Pine Bluff High, Watson Chapel, North Little Rock, Little Rock Parkview, Forrest City, Monticello, West Helena, Camden Fairview and Warren ... Forrest City is the two-time defending champion in 6A. Helena is always competing for the championship in 5A. So is Camden Fairview. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Sprott, McIllwain to wed Feb 17, 2008
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Garland John Greene of Forrest City and Lead Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ezra Sprott of Huntsville. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas cum laude with a B.A. in communications and a minor in Spanish. (Newton County Times, AR)
Forrest City gives $10M to UA architecture school Feb 7, 2008
- A Forrest City couple whose home was designed by renowned architect Fay Jones has donated $10 million to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's School of Architecture ... Jones designed the Edmondson's Forrest City home, and the couple became friends with Jones and his wife, Gus Jones. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
For Tynes, pressure's a relative term Jan 31, 2008
" The regular telephone conversations he has with the brother in the Forrest City Federal Correctional Institution in Arkansas must be precious, which is a thought that makes you go back and reread what Tynes has said to others who have inquired about his story. About his brother, in particular. "I'm not embarrassed about it," he told The New York Times. "He's my brother. I love him. (The Palm Beach Post)
Not Guilty Plea in Fatal Ark. Bus Crash Jan 26, 2008
(01-25) 15:55 PST Forrest City, Ark ... Tapia was driving a Tornado Bus Co. bus Nov. 25 in the rain when it crossed the median near Forrest City, and collided with a pickup truck and a tractor trailer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
McMickle, Anderson joined in marriage Jan 24, 2008
The service was performed by Gibson Cole of Forrest City. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Harold and LeAnn McMickle of Jonesboro and escorted down the aisle by her father. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Sen. Crumbly seeks dismissal in election lawsuit Jan 23, 2008
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. Crumbly seeks dismissal in election lawsuit. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
My Day As A "Storm chaser" Jan 11, 2008
We stationed ourselves in Arkansas and made a big loop from Memphis along Interstate 40 to Forrest City, up highway one to Wynne then back highway 64 to Marion ... Just before noon, the clouds along Crowley's Ridge near Forrest City were so close to the ground, you could almost reach up and touch them. (WREG.com, TN)
More Than A Thousand Arkansas Soldiers Headed To Iraq Jan 8, 2008
(Forrest City, AR 1/7/07) - Some Arkansas National Guard members are headed to Iraq ... Monday, in Forrest City, Arkansas family, loved ones and friends gathered to say their goodbyes to more than a hundred soldiers. (WREG.com, TN)
Dog Brutally Attacked, Left To Die Jan 8, 2008
(FORREST CITY, AR 1/7/2008) A brutal attack on a dog has Forrest City authorities shaking their heads ... A woman discovered the dog lying in a pool of blood outside her home and contacted the Forrest City Area Humane Society ... "It was cold that day, the dog was beginning to freeze," said Brook Goodbar, an animal control officer with the Forrest City Area Humane Society. (WREG.com, TN)
Arrest Warrant Out For Bus Driver Jan 4, 2008
Feliz Tapia of Brownsville, Texas is charged with four counts of negligent homicide from that crash on Interstate 40 east of Forrest City. Tapia was the driving the Tornado Bus Company bus when it went across the I-40 media into the westbound lanes of traffic. (WREG.com, TN)
Crittenden Regional Hospital recognizes home care and hospice professionals Jan 3, 2008
Trumann Democrat Online : News. Wednesday, January 02, 2008. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Driver fatigue may be to blame for deadly bus crash Jan 3, 2008
The Tornado Bus Co. bus was westbound on I-40 10 miles east of Forrest City, Ark. when it veered across the median into eastbound lanes. (KHOU.com, TX)
Forrest City robber leaves note: "Sorry, wrong house" Dec 22, 2007
- A Forrest City robber made off with a bundle of Christmas gifts and other items, but apparently had a moment of guilt. Police say Joyce Williams found her home burglarized and a note on a mirror saying, "Sorry, wrong house." Williams told police the robber made off with a jar of quarters and half dollars, a cellular phone and numerous Christmas gifts. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
• Arkansas Fugitive Arrested At Connecticut Rest Stop Dec 22, 2007
Connecticut troopers watched him while the St. Francis County Sheriff Department in Forrest City, Ark ... The Forrest City Times-Herald reported that truck driver Kerry Lowell Inman of Salem, Mo. (FOX61, CT)
Road trips to Blytheville, Forrest City highlight Cougars' '08 schedule Dec 22, 2007
With former non-conference rival Forrest City, formerly a 6A school, moving down to the 5A and into the conference the Cougars are now in, the first opponent of the season, the Marianna Trojans, usually a week-one opponent, has been repositioned into week two giving the Cougars back-to-back road games ... The following week, they hit the road to face off against a familiar foe in Forrest City ... While the two teams butted heads at Mustang Stadium last year, Forrest City's in-conference... (Helena Daily World, AR)
Chief Justice ousts new judge from Willis case Dec 14, 2007
FORREST CITY (AP) - Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah has removed a retired circuit and chancery court judge from a lawsuit by a former state lawmaker over a disputed 2006 Democratic primary - only days after naming him to hear the case. Hannah's order offered no explaination why he removed Russell Rogers from the case Wednesday. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Arkansas' press does trick with Missouri State Dec 6, 2007
Arkansas' bench was a huge factor, outscoring the Bears' bench, 36-16 plus getting some strong backcourt defense from Ervin and freshman reserve Marcus Britt of Forrest City. Monday's trimph ups first-year coach John Pelphrey's Razorbacks to 7-1 heading into final exams with the next game not until Dec. 12 against Texas-San Antonio here. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
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FORREST CITY - The lawsuit between former state Rep. Arnell Willis and Sen. (Helena Daily World, AR)
New Ole Miss coach meets with assistants Dec 3, 2007
Thompson, a Forrest City, Ark. native who was co-defensive coordinator, then defensive coordinator for Nutt in 2000 and 2001, just completed the first year of a three-year contract. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Fresh Betting Fool Dec 1, 2007
Known as "Muley Man" to me, he went 9-2-1 last week in his column in the Forrest City Bass 'N' Buck Weekly. He's been killing 'em all year (70 percent winners) so I'll give him a shot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bus Crash Probe Continues: Driver Had String Of Tickets Dec 1, 2007
The 28-year-old Tapia drove a bus that crashed on Interstate 40 east of Forrest City. Two people on the bus were killed, as was the driver of a pickup involved in the crash after the bus crossed the median. (KWTX.com, TX)
Nutt's quick jump not so surprising Nov 28, 2007
So the Forrest City, Ark. native didn't flinch when he heard former Arkansas coach Houston Nutt - one of his former bosses - had been hired by the Rebels on Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Police may have ID on toddler's body Nov 27, 2007
Arkansas Passenger bus crash kills three people FORREST CITY - A passenger bus collided with a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer rig in fog and mist in eastern Arkansas, killing three people. The Tornado Bus Co. bus was westbound on Interstate 40 about 10 p.m. Sunday when it veered across the median into eastbound lanes. (Boston Globe)
Three Dead In Crash Involving Dallas-Bound Bus Nov 27, 2007
near Forrest City, Ark. Arkansas State Police say the westbound Tornado Bus Company bus crossed the median and slammed into an oncoming pickup and 18-wheeler. (KWTX.com, TX)
3 Killed In Arkansas Bus Crash Nov 27, 2007
near near Forrest City when the westbound bus veered across the median into the eastbound lanes ... The injured were taken to hospitals in Forrest City, West Memphis and Memphis, Tenn. (CBS News -- US)
Bus collides with pickup, tractor-trailer Nov 26, 2007
(CNN) -- At least three people died and 40 others were injured after a charter bus collided with a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 40 east of Forrest City, Arkansas, Sunday night, said state police ... The crash happened just after 10 p.m. CT about 10 miles east of Forrest City and about 40 miles west of Memphis, Tennessee, Sadler said ... Several dozen injured passengers were taken to hospitals in Forrest City, Memphis and West Memphis, he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
3 Dead in Arkansas Crash >>> Updated: 8:19 a.m. Nov 26, 2007
3 dead after bus crosses I-40 median in Forrest City, crashes ... (AP) -- Three people were killed when a bus crossed the median on Interstate 40 near Forrest City and crashed with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck, Arkansas State Police said ... The injured were taken to hospitals in Forrest City, West Memphis and Memphis, Tenn. (New York Post -- News)
Three dead, at least a dozen hurt in Arkansas pileup involving bus Nov 26, 2007
State police and witnesses say at least a dozen people, including some children, were injured in the wreck on Interstate 40 east of Forrest City. The bus was headed from Chicago to Dallas when it veered off the westbound lanes of I-40, went across the median and slammed head-on into the oncoming pickup truck. (KLAS-TV)
Time for the Cougars to turn this loss into future success Nov 20, 2007
The Cougars are moving to the 5A East next season along with the Forrest City Mustangs ... The Cougars are, with the exception of Forrest City, about to face a lot of new opponents in Wynne, Blytheville, Greene County Tech, Nettleton, Batesville and Paragould. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Buffalo Island Central Lady Mustang Basketball Roundup Nov 16, 2007
Senior Sammi Fowler poured in a game high 27 points while Jessica Shepard added 19 more to lead Buffalo Island Central to a nail-biting 61-59 victory Tuesday night at Forrest City. Forrest City held an 18-12 first quarter lead before BIC rallied in the second period, outscoring Forrest City 17-6 to take a 29-24 lead into the dressing room at intermission ... BIC increased their lead to 48-40 after three quarters, but Forrest City rallied before falling two points short in the final frame. (The Town Crier, AR)
No. 4 Texarkana 35, Forrest City 7 Nov 10, 2007
- Bo Bigham passed for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another as defending state champion Texarkana defeated Forrest City, 35-7, Friday night in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs ... Forrest City's Leonard Banks scored on a 9-yard run after Jefferi Vaughn ran 31 yards with a fake punt. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
New champion imminent in 7A Nov 7, 2007
Texarkana (8-1-1) hosts Forrest City (7-3) in the first round of the 6A playoffs, Greenwood (8-2) hosts Beebe (8-2) in 5A, Nashville (9-1) hosts Gosnell (5-5) in 4A and Jessieville (3-7) hosts Hampton (2-8) in 2A. ... TEXARKANA 34, FORREST CITY 17. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Arkansas high school playoff brackets Nov 5, 2007
Game 4 _ Forrest City at Texarkana. Second Round, Nov. 16. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Marshall receives first place vote in AP Poll Nov 1, 2007
Forrest City and El Dorado remained fourth and fifth, respectively. Camden Fairview remained at the top of Class 5A. Little Rock Christian took over second place with their decisive victory over Greenwood. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Ark. high school football schedule Oct 30, 2007
West Memphis at Forrest City. Yellville-Summit at Mayflower. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pelphrey says Hogs to play Red-White game without three players Oct 26, 2007
Senior power forwards Charles Thomas and Vincent Hunter likely will have to play some small forward tonight and senior small forward Sonny Weems of West Memphis likely will have to play some guard as the only other available guards are sophomore Stefan Welsh, freshman Marcus Britt of Forrest City, freshman Levan Patstatsia and Cox. Britt drew praise for his recent practices. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Marshall moves into tie with Atkins for fourth Oct 25, 2007
Forrest City moved up to fourth as El Dorado fell to fifth after a loss last week to Lake Hamilton. Camden Fairview continued to hold the No. 1 spot in 5A which they've held since the second week of the polls when Greenwood lost to Fort Smith Southside. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
List of 325 Ark. schools short of achievement requirements Oct 21, 2007
Forrest City Jr. High. Forrest City High. (KSLA.com, LA)
UA tackles face flip-flopping sacker Oct 20, 2007
John Thompson, Ole Miss' Forrest City born defensive coordinator and Arkansas defensive coordinator for Nutt in 2000 and 2001, says he's coordinating a more conventional 4-3 defense to suit Orgeron, than the Don Lindsey swarming defense he learned as an Arkansas graduate assistant in 1982 under Lou Holtz and in part brought back to Arkansas as Nutt's defensive coordinator in 2000 and 2001. "This is a real structured defense," Thompson said of Ole Miss' 4-3 that Orgeron used to coordinate while... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Ole Miss or Razorbacks get out of outhouse Saturday Oct 20, 2007
John Thompson, his Forrest City born defensive coordinator and Arkansas' defensive coordinator in 2000 and 2001, isn't so secretive. "If we kick it off to them," Thompson said, "I'm going to shoot the ball down.". (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Marshall continues to hold at No. 5 in AP Poll Oct 19, 2007
El Dorado jumped to No. 5, while Forrest City fell to No. 6. Joining the polls in Class 5A this week is No. 5 Pulaski Academy. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Haywood Holsclaw Oct 16, 2007
formerly of Forrest City, died Sept. 29, 2007, at the Chetco Inn Hospice in Gold Beach, Ore ... Graveside services were 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (The Town Crier, AR)
A Night For The Fans Oct 13, 2007
Arkansas Razorbacks Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com is a website which covers the University of Arkansas Razorback sports teams, along with recruiting information on the Hogs. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
