Aug 19, 2009 | Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Widener City Council agrees to pay mileage for mayor
The Widener City Council agreed Monday night to pay mileage requested by Widener Mayor Abron Pitts, whose privilege to drive the city's truck was revoked by the council in a special meeting earlier this month.
Widener Mayor Gets Arrested, City Truck Taken Away
The City Council of Widener, Arkansas has decided Mayor Abron Pitts can't drive a city truck any more after the his second arrest on a driving-while-intoxicated charge.
Mayor can't drive city trucks an ymore
The City Council of Widener, Arkansas has decided Mayor Abron Pitts can't drive a city truck any more after the his second arrest on a driving-while-intoxicated charge.
Mayor can't drive city trucks an ymore
The City Council of Widener, Arkansas has decided Mayor Abron Pitts can't drive a city truck any more after the his second arrest on a driving-while-intoxicated charge.
Mayor can't drive city trucks an ymore
The City Council of Widener, Arkansas has decided Mayor Abron Pitts can't drive a city truck any more after the his second arrest on a driving-while-intoxicated charge.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Widener native one of three troopers given Medal of Valor
A St. Francis County native was one of three members of the Arkansas Highway Patrol to receive commendations recently for their efforts following the shooting of Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney last year.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Widener native one of three troopers given Medal of Valor
A St. Francis County native was one of three members of the Arkansas Highway Patrol to receive commendations recently for their efforts following the shooting of Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney last year.
So I can't say what he's doing. I'm not a magician I don't know what he's doing." That's what Mayor Abrom Pitts' wife told us when we showed up at the couple's Widener, Arkansas home.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Widener mayor arrested again on DWI charge
Fixing line: Telephone service is something that most of us take for granted to the point that that we forget the kind of work it takes to keep everything working.
Recovery Grants Announced for 13 Arkansas Communities
The Arkansas Recovery Office Thursday announced 13 grants totaling more than $5.1 million to Arkansas communities, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act .
Education Board waits to act on Crumbly
The state Board of Education today did not act on a recommendation to issue a warning to a state senator accused of violating the state's code of ethics for educators.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
VFA grants being offered to volunteer fire agencies
There are nine fire departments that serve St. Francis County residents, but only the Forrest City Fire Department is not considered a volunteer fire department.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Widener's water costs decrease; big leaks repaired
The water situation in Widener is looking better, according to city council members, after the town received some help with leaks that were driving the city's water bill higher than it could pay.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Shooting, beating investigated by FC Police Dept.
Forrest City Police today are investigating a pair of incidents that resulted in injuries at public housing complexes.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Past-due bills for Widener keep piling up
The City of Widener's water bill continued to be a matter of concern for members of the Forrest City Water Utility Commission on Monday.
Taking a disturbing health report to heart, one state lawmaker set out to improve conditions in the Arkansas Delta - and took the challenge personally.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run
A Widener man facing already facing felony charges for leaving the scene of an accident, is now facing a negligent homicide charge in the death of a man on Highway 38 near Widener last month.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
Countywide clean-up campaign winding down
St. Francis County residents have three weeks left to take advantage of the 2009 spring installment of the Keep St.
Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas
County leaders continue work with Southern Bancorp
The three proposals for grant funding from the Walton Foundation for St. Francis County should be submitted next month, according to officials with Southern Bancorp.
Deadly Hit and Run Investigation in St. Francis County, Arkansas
Blue gloves left behind by crime scene investigators are scattered along Highway 38 just outside the town of Widener , Arkansas .