Eagles look to bring A game vs. Mustangs Sep 26, 2009
Published: Friday, September 25, 2009 12:16 PM CDT The Greene County Tech Golden Eagles will take their unbeaten record to Forrest City today to take on the Mustangs in their first 5A-East contest of the season ... Were expecting a great effort on (Forrest Citys) part ... Conaway said in order for Williams and other GCT running backs to gain yards, they will have to get past some very big Forrest City defensive linemen and linebackers. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
PHS boys, GCT teams earn state berths Sep 25, 2009
Defending champ Forrest City was fourth with a 336, Batesville came in fifth with a 347, Nettleton had a 360 and Blytheville a 398 ... The three individuals who qualified for the boys state meet were Batesvilles Garth Bransetter (73) and Forrest Citys Tate Roberts (78) and Kyle Gaskin (85) ... Forrest Citys Kendell Lee and Nettletons Alec Hietanen also shot 85s, but Gaskin won the three-way playoff on the third hole. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
District golf tournament tees off at PCC Sep 24, 2009
Defending conference champ Forrest City leads the boys field ... Defending conference champ Forrest City leads the boys field. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Coach: Eagles excited by 3-0 start, but not satisfied Sep 24, 2009
Conaway said Davis sustained slight nerve damage during the Pocahontas game, but is expected to play against Forrest City ... Conaway said Williams is also expected to play against Forrest City. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
PHS, GCT teams aim for golf titles Sep 23, 2009
In addition to PHS, other boys teams competing in the district meet will be Greene County Tech, Batesville, Wynne, Nettleton, Blytheville and defending champ Forrest City ... As for the team competition, he said Forrest City and Batesville have outstanding individuals at the top of their rosters and pose the biggest threat to the Rams district title hopes ... I would say the favorites will be Paragould and Forrest City, and Wynne will have a chance, too. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Jr. Eagles claim 1st victory Sep 14, 2009
The Junior Eagles are open this week and will host Forrest City in their conference opener next week. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lady Falcons stay perfect in conference play Sep 7, 2009
Paragould hosts Forrest City on Tuesday. CRC rallies past Philander Smith. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ANTHONY’S CONTRACT INCLUDES ANOTHER RAISE IN 2010 Sep 5, 2009
Those included were Springdale (7A), 231,453; Fayetteville (7A), 202,237; Bentonville (7A), 190,847; Fort Smith (7A), 190,000; Rogers (7A), 178,850; Benton (6A), 176,772; Cabot (7A), 175,000; Van Buren (7A), 164,000; Conway (7A), 163,000; El Dorado (6A), 150,000; Bryant (7A), 149,850; West Memphis (6A), 148,000; Russellville (7A), 147,046; Magnolia (5A), 149,564; and Forrest City (5A), 143,012. Anthony s salary for the last three school years, from 2006-2007 through 2008-2009, was 138,750. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
GCTs Stidman wins medalist award Sep 3, 2009
Greene County Techs Joshua Stidman (left) won medalist honors in the McDonalds Mustang Tradition High School Invitational Golf Tournament at Forrest City Country Club Saturday ... Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:14 PM CDT Greene County Techs Joshua Stidman walked away with top individual honors while leading the Eagles to a fourth-place showing at the McDonalds Mustang Tradition High School Invitational Tournament Saturday at the Forrest City Country Club ... Coming off... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lady Eagles hammer Lady Mustangs Sep 3, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:14 PM CDT Greene County Tech breezed past Forrest City in three sets Tuesday in the Lady Eagles conference volleyball debut at the multipurpose building. Tech (2-2) was led in kills by Mallory Russells six. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Education dean strives for equality Sep 1, 2009
After teaching in her home town of Forrest City, Ark ... After her time in the rural communities of Forrest City and Madison, Blanchett got some big city teaching experience in Little Rock, Ark. (University News, MO)
Job wanted: Tripod looking to find place at ASU Aug 31, 2009
The four wins were consecutive and included 5A-East foes Forrest City and Wynne. Tripod set numerous school records, including 3,237 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
2 injured in propane tank explosion at Ark. plant Aug 25, 2009
Jackson says the explosion happened just after 11:30 a.m. Monday at J.W.'s East Arkansas Recycling near Forrest City. He says no one else was injured. (KSLA.com, LA)
Foundation gives F's to 9 Ark. systems, A's to 17 Aug 24, 2009
The nine districts that received F's in the foundation's report, all in east or southeast Arkansas, were Augusta, Dermott, Dollarway, Earle, Forrest City, Helena-West Helena, Hermitage, Hughes and Turrell. All but Dollarway and Hermitage are in the impoverished Mississippi Delta region. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
PHS golfers shooting for state Aug 20, 2009
Theyve picked up district wins over Greene County Tech, Batesville, Nettleton and defending 5A-East champ Forrest City. This years 5A-East District boys golf tournament will be held on the Rams home course Paragould Country Club. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
GCT girls, PHS boys win golf matches at Forrest City Aug 17, 2009
Published: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:12 PM CDT Greene County Tech and Paragould traveled on Friday to a conference match at Forrest City. The GCT girls won their match with tying medalist scores of 41 from Clara Tefteller and Anna Flannery, with Allie Massey shooting a 53. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ArkansasVarsity.com's Top Juniors To Watch Aug 16, 2009
S (Forrest City) (Shiloh Christian) (Pine Bluff Dollarway). This group of young men have already shown that they are solid athletes, and many of them already have the college scouts checking them out. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rams top Raiders in golf match (3) Aug 12, 2009
Paragould travels to Forrest City on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Obituaries 8/4/09 (341) Aug 6, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Freligh of Houston; his mother, Pat Freligh of Paragould; brother, David Lee Freligh of Forrest City; sons, Daniel and Justin Freligh of Paragould; granddaughter, Abigail Suzann Freligh of Paragould; two nephews; and one niece. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
PAMELA MARROW (10) Aug 2, 2009
She was born in Forrest City, Ark. Aug. 8, 1960, daughter of Paul Meggs and the late Luna Todd Cashen. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Astin to Arkansas Jul 28, 2009
The Razorbacks received their fifth verbal commitment of the 2010 class from Forrest City pitcher Barrett Astin (6-1, 185). to read the rest of this story. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Lovins joins Rams coaching staff Jul 17, 2009
Blytheville, Forrest City, Batesville West Helena and, of course, Tech. Thats the big one, I guess. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
ANDREE ROAF (408) Jul 7, 2009
and Andrew Roaf of Forrest City; one daughter-in-law, Carla McCoy-Roaf of Pine Bluff; five sisters-in-law, Ophelia Melvin, Maeola Jeffers, and Joetta Edwards of Pine Bluff, Lucille Early of Little Rock, and Eddie Jean Ward of Los Angeles, Calif. nine grandchildren; cousins, other relatives, many friends and her beloved cat, Scrappy Lou Roaf. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
PBHS SENIOR NAMED COMMISSIONER AT GIRLS STATE Jun 17, 2009
Goldmon selected Cara McCallum of Forrest City High School and Devean Owens of Parkview High School as her chief deputies. They met with staff, toured the Land Commissioner s office and spent time asking questions and learning about the role the office plays in serving Arkansans. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
House Democrat leaders visit Jun 16, 2009
Paragould was the next to last stop for the legislators, after visiting Forrest City and Osceola that morning. Walnut Ridge was the last stop before heading back to Little Rock. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Arkansas' Britt arrested and charged with DWI Jun 2, 2009
(AP) -- Marcus Britt, a guard on the Arkansas basketball team, was arrested over the weekend in Forrest City for driving while intoxicated. The Times-Herald newspaper of Forrest City reported Monday that the 21-year-old Britt was stopped at 2:40 a.m. Saturday after failing to stop for a stop sign. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Britt Suspended After DWI Arrest Jun 2, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas reserve guard Marcus Britt has been suspended indefinitely from the basketball program after being arrested for driving while intoxicated in Forrest City early Saturday morning ... Britt, 21, was pulled over by Forrest City Police after running through a stop sign in a 2007 blue Ford Mustang at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report obtained by The Morning News ... 113 at the Forrest City Police Department, according to the report. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
JEFFERSON CO. RESIDENTS MORE ENVIOUS THAN ‘SIN CITY’ COUNTERPARTS, STUDY SAYS May 29, 2009
Surpassed in the state only by Forrest City s St. Francis County, Jefferson, Desha and Arkansas counties appeared into the second highest category for wrath, figured according to the total number of violent crimes per capita reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation including murder, assault and rape. Jefferson County was placed into the middle category for gluttony, based on the number of fast food restaurants per capita. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Leno ready to bid farewell to 'Tonight' May 28, 2009
The Atlanta rapper, now known as inmate No. 59458019, made a concertlike entrance to the Forrest City low-security prison showing up late in a black van with tinted windows. T.I. (Clifford J. Harris Jr.) was to report at noon, but the deadline passed as guards blocked reporters and onlookers from coming near the rural facility. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rapper T.I. Late For Prison Deadline May 27, 2009
The rapper made a concertlike entrance to the Forrest City low-security prison showing up late inside of a black conversion van with tinted windows ... "We're still riding with the king!" yelled Porshe Tiswell, 22, of Forrest City ... Fan Eugene Smith, 24, of Forrest City defended T.I., saying the rapper feared for his life when he purchased the machine guns and silencers from federal agents. (CBS News)
T.I. reports to prison to serve year and a day May 27, 2009
Federal prison officials in cars escort a black vancarrying Clifford J. Harris Jr., also known as rapper T.I., to a prison facility in Forrest City, Ark ... The rapper made a concertlike entrance to the Forrest City low-security prison showing up late inside of a black conversion van with tinted windows ... yelled Porshe Tiswell, 22, of Forrest City. (MSNBC -- News)
The Glory Days (3) May 27, 2009
When we left after practice, if nobody had a car that day, we would hit the road (walking) and you couldnt imagine that today, said Baxter, who now lives in Forrest City. Several of the former GCT players went on join the coaching ranks, including Baxter, Danny Williams and Scobey. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
T.I. To Report To Prison Today May 27, 2009
See y'all in 366 days,' rapper tells fans at 'Farewell' concert in Atlanta Sunday night. "As he did on his recent MTV series, Tip, 28, tried to put a positive spin on his mistakes. At one point in the show, he brought his five children out onstage to stand next to him, cradling his youngest as he performed "No Matter What. (VHI.com -- Music News)
T.I. Begins Prison Sentence May 27, 2009
Rapper will serve 366-day sentence on weapons conviction (VHI.com -- Music News)
T.I.'s farewell before prison May 25, 2009
T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., is scheduled to report to the Forrest City Correctional Institute on Tuesday. The rapper was sentenced to serve a year and a day for illegal firearms possession and being a convicted felon with a firearm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
T.I. packs Atlanta arena before heading to prison May 25, 2009
The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Clifford J. Harris Jr., must report by noon Tuesday to the Federal Correction Institution at Forrest City, Arkansas. He was arrested after prosecutors said he tried to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers from undercover federal agents in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rapper T.I. Asks for Delay in Prison Sentence May 23, 2009
The rapper is scheduled to report by noon Tuesday to the Federal Correction Institution at Forrest City, Ark. He was fined $100,000 and sentenced to 366 days for trying to buy machine guns and silencers he said he needed for protection. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
T.I. can't delay sentence, judge says May 23, 2009
T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., was to begin serving his time Tuesday at a low-security federal prison in Forrest City, Ark ... T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., is scheduled to report to the Forrest City Correctional Institute on Tuesday ... T.I. will receive no special treatment and will be treated just like the other inmates, said Capt. R.D. Weeks, spokesman for the Forrest City prison. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Batesville girls, Alma boys take state titles May 20, 2009
Forrest City was next with 55 and Magnolia came in fourth out of the 27 teams with 51 ... Crossett scored 67 and Forrest City had the highest finish among 5A-East, capturing fourth place with 60 ... Forrest City was next with 55 and Magnolia came in fourth out of the 27 teams with 51. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Batesville girls take early lead May 18, 2009
Vilonia and Forrest City were tied in fourth with 12 apiece ... 75) and 5A-East champ Sherika Stewart of Forrest City won the long jump with a height of 16-04. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
DEATHS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009 (446) May 18, 2009
He was born Oct. 5, 1913, in Forrest City, Ark ... He attended Forrest City public school. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
PHS set to host state track meet (17) May 17, 2009
Other athletes to watch today include Sherika Stewart of Forrest City, the girls high-point champ at 5A-East meet; Shaquille Brown, the boys 5A-East high-point champion; and Alma pole vaulter Jimmy Jenkins, who has cleared 15 feet in competition this season. Brown won the 100 and 200 meters in the 5A-East meet while Stewart was victorious in the high jump, triple jump, 300-meter hurdles and 100 meters. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Rapper T.I. set to serve prison sentence May 16, 2009
The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Clifford J. Harris Jr., will be serving his year-and-one-day sentence at the Forrest City low-security federal prison. Paperwork filed in his federal court case shows he has until noon on May 26 to report for his sentence. (USA Today -- Life)
T.I. To Report To Arkansas Prison On May 26 May 16, 2009
Rapper sentenced to spend a year and a day behind bars at the low-security facility. I hope that I can keep at least one, if not a million or more, from going down a similar path. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rapper T.I. to report to Arkanasa prison May 16, 2009
T.I., whose real name is Clifford J. Harris Jr., must report to Forrest City's low-security federal prison, according to court filings ... Harris will be credited for 305 days of home detention he already has served after being charged, so his stay at the Forrest City prison likely will be only two months. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
T.I. finds out where he will serve time May 16, 2009
The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Clifford J. Harris Jr., is scheduled to arrive at the low-security Forrest City Federal Correctional Complex later this month, Warden Reginald Weeks said. AP/David Kohl, file. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local athletes qualify for state meet May 8, 2009
Forrest City has 52, Blytheville 42 ... In the boys division, West Helena is tops with 71, Forrest City amassed 59, Blytheville has 57. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Ark. state rep: Good time for annual sessions May 3, 2009
Continuing on the board are Tamara Johnson of the Times-Herald in Forrest City, Mike McNeill of the Banner-News in Magnolia, Lisa Thompson of The Morning News in Springdale and Bailey. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Cothren, Lady Eagles K-O Forrest City (2) Apr 30, 2009
Cothren, Lady Eagles K-O Forrest City. Shea Cothren, shown here in earlier action this season, pitched the Lady Eagles to a doubleheader shutout of Forrest City on Tuesday ... Published: Friday, April 24, 2009 12:14 PM CDT The Greene County Tech Lady Eagles swept the Forrest City Mustangs Tuesday night at Forrest City, 15-0 and 6-0. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
PHS to host Arnold Relays today Apr 15, 2009
Competing at Paragould High School today will be Ridgfield Christian, Armorel, Rivercrest, Blytheville, Nettelton, Crowleys Ridge Academy, Corning, Ridgefield Christian, Gosnell, Forrest City, Piggott, Annie Camp, Wynne, Batesville, Melbourne, Pochantas, Greene County Tech, Jonesboro, Highland, Trumann, Hoxie, Valley View, Brookland and the host team. Field events will begin at 3:45 p.m. and running events will follow at 5 p.m.. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
GCT sweeps Blytheville Apr 11, 2009
Teams participating in the one-day tourney are West Memphis, Paragould, Vilonia, Forrest City, Searcy, Wynne and the host team ... The first-round schedule has: 10 a.m., West Memphis vs. PHS (field 1); 10 a.m., GCT vs. Valley View (field 2); 11:30 a.m., Vilonia vs. Forrest City; 11:30 a.m., Searcy vs. Wynne. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lady Rams sweep district twinbill Apr 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 12:03 PM CDT FORREST CITY The Lady Rams of Paragould moved to 7-3 in conference play with a doubleheader sweep of Forrest City on Tuesday. Paragould won the opener 21-2 in three innings and then topped the home team 13-2 in game two, thanks to a seven-run sixth. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lions edge Rams in Duel title game Apr 8, 2009
Paragould (11-5) hosts Forrest City for a conference twinbill today. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lady Rams capture Batesville tournament Apr 8, 2009
PHS is scheduled to go to Forrest City today for a conference doubleheader. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Arkansas housing authorities get $29M from HUD Apr 1, 2009
07 million, and the housing agency at Forrest City, which will receive $1. 01 million. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
DEATHS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009 (1018) Mar 21, 2009
and Chad Stubbs of Rison; sisters, Vickie Adams of Forrest City, Donna Stubbs, Shelton Stubbs, Teresa Stubbs and Krystal Stubbs; grandfather, Cleveland Adams, all of Pine Bluff; one grandchild. Her services will be Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mount Nebo Baptist Church by Rev. Larry Battles at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Eagles keep tradition going strong make new ones Mar 14, 2009
Tech posted an 11-3 record in 5A-East play, and finished in second place behind Forrest City. It even entered the state tournament coming off a loss to Wynne. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Experienced PHS soccer team aiming for state berth Mar 11, 2009
Forrest City and West Helena do not field soccer teams. We get them this year and theyre going to be a contender, Hollis said of CAC. Nettleton. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Law targets teen drivers Mar 7, 2009
David Dunn of Forrest City said carpooling is often necessary for teens and children to get to school and other activities. I just think we re out of bounds and I think we ll have a horrible time enforcing this, said Dunn, a Democrat. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Judge: No charges coming in St. Francis vote case Mar 5, 2009
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Associated Press - March 4, 2009 6:44 PM ET. (KSLA.com, LA)
2 Ark. universities offer trustees tuition breaks Mar 5, 2009
Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, National Park Community College in Hot Springs, North Arkansas College in Harrison and Ozarka College in Melbourne gave out tuition discounts this school year for trustees, the survey shows. Ozarka College voted in December to eliminate the benefit for trustees in the future. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Zach Scruggs stay in Lafayette jail indefinite Mar 3, 2009
Mayo said Zachs wife picked him up in Forrest City, Ark. to drive him to Tupelo. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Attorney says Zach Scruggs met deadline Mar 2, 2009
He was released from the Forrest City prison Tuesday to report to Tupelo. The facility prepares inmates for a successful return to society. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Town named for early KKK head doesn't dwell on it Feb 28, 2009
In Forrest City, most of the 13,500 residents know what they know about Forrest from school quizzes about the town's origins: "Who was the man who brought the men here to build the railroad?" Most don't realize Forrest also helped plan the settlement and set up the area's first commissary. The name itself causes little fuss. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Eagles win senior night games (5) Feb 26, 2009
The Eagles still have a shot the No. 1 and the league title if they can win Thursday at Wynne and if first-place Forrest City falters in either of its two remaining games. GCT girls 48, Blytheville 37. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
