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Wynne, Cross County Schools shift to summer schedules
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne and Cross County School Districts are preparing to start the summer season. The last day for all students in the Wynne School District is this Friday. The administrative offices will go to their summer schedule next week, meaning all offices will be closed on Fridays. That schedule will be until further notice.
EACC board approves budget, implements across-the-board pay raise
FORREST CITY — The East Arkansas Community College Board of Directors has approved the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As part of last year’s budget, the school worked to raise the pay for the lowest-paid staff, with other staff members receiving a 1% increase in pay. EACC President Dr. Cathie Cline said there is an across-the-board raise this year.
Forrest City Police urge Dodge owners to take precautions amid rising car thefts
FORREST CITY — Forrest City police are asking the public to protect themselves from theft after several Dodge sports cars were reported stolen. The cars have 392 engines and SRT packages. Forrest City police said that thieves can clone the key to those cars to steal them, and are...
Cross County Library to host first-ever Bookwyrm Con on June 14
WYNNE — The Cross County Library has announced a new date for its inaugural Bookwyrm Con. The event was originally planned for this spring but had to be rescheduled. Bookwyrm Con is now set for Friday, June 14. “Basically what the convention is we’ll have a bunch of people...
Cross County Museum to host artist meet-and-greet to support museum funding
WYNNE — The Cross County Museum will host a meet-and-greet with artist Becki Dowd tomorrow. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the museum. There will be paintings and pottery available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the museum. “Any of the fundraisers that...
Cross County Library launches summer reading challenges for all ages
WYNNE — The Cross County Library has introduced reading challenges for kids, teens, and adults during the Summer Reading Program. There is a bingo card for kids and teens to fill out and receive a voucher for a free personal pan pizza and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. There is a similar reading challenge for adults.
Wynne High School senior awarded 2024 Rock City Running/Kinco Constructors Student Athlete Scholarship
WYNNE — Wynne High School senior Kallyn Smith has received the 2024 Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student Athlete Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes student athletes who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and integrity. They must also have run at least two seasons of cross country, indoor or outdoor track. The...
Wynne School District prepares for summer break amidst reflection on challenging year
WYNNE — Tomorrow is a day of celebration for the Wynne School District. The district will dismiss students for the summer at 2 p.m. Friday. Wynne superintendent Dr. Kenneth Moore said he’s proud of how students and staff have overcome the obstacles of the past 12 months. “It’s...
Suspect still on the run after fatally shooting store clerk in AR
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Forrest City, Arkansas store clerk was gunned down in cold blood, and the entire thing is captured on surveillance camera. Now Forrest City Police need your help identifying the gunman. Forrest City Police Chief Ronald Broussard says he is on a mission to find the killer. “This guy had three daughters, a […]
Arkansas couple arrested for first-degree murder after a woman's body was found on a farm field road
MARIANNA, Ark. — An Arkansas couple has been arrested for first-degree murder almost three weeks after a local farmer found a woman's body on a farm field road in Lee County. The farmer found 30-year-old Ashley Monroe of Lexa near Lee County Road 706, north of Marianna. On May...
Three Wynne students graduate from Harding University
SEARCY, Arkansas — Three Wynne students received their diplomas last month during Harding University’s spring 2024 commencement. Caleb Arnold received a Bachelor of Arts in computer science. Khue Truong received a Doctor of Pharmacy, and McKenzie Wilson received a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The graduates included students...
FarmFest continues with cornhole tournament tonight, Neon 5K tomorrow
WYNNE — FarmFest will continue with a cornhole tournament at the Tech Center tonight. Sign-up for the cornhole tournament will be through the Scoreholio app. The cost is $25 per person. Bring your own partner. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and bags fly at 7 p.m. The winning team will receive $500.
Former Wynne Junior High coach, four-time state champion, returns to alma mater at Jonesboro Westside
JONESBORO, Arkansas — A former Wynne Junior High School coach – who coaches the Bay boys’ basketball team to four state championships – has returned to his alma mater. Brad Branne is now the head girls’ coach at Jonesboro Westside. He was the coach at...
Wynne Soccer Association opens registration for youth players
WYNNE — Sign-ups are now open for the Wynne Soccer Association. Co-director Adam Goins explains the purpose of the Wynne Soccer Association. “The Wynne Soccer Association is for the community,” he said. “We want to try to help build that pipeline, from youth feel that love of the game and engage the community in that from a really young age and build a pipeline into possibly playing at the high school level. Or, if things go right, middle school, 8th-9th grade level as well.”
Wynne FarmFest reschedules Neon 5K, cancels foam party due to weather
WYNNE — There have been some changes to this week’s Wynne FarmFest schedule due to the weather. The Neon 5K originally set for Monday has been postponed to Thursday, June 6. However, the Neon Foam Party could not be rescheduled and has unfortunately been canceled. The chamber said...
EACC to host martial arts, cheerleading summer camps for grades 3-6
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College will host two summer camps for students entering grades 3 through 6 next week. A Black Belt Ninja Karate Summer Camp will be held from Monday, June 10, through Thursday, June 13. The program will introduce students to martial arts and expand...
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