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16-Year-Old Michael Garner Earns Golden Ticket on 'American Idol,' Despite Judges’ Hesitations

At just 16 years old, Michael Garner stepped into his American Idol audition in pursuit of a longtime dream. Even at a young age, it was clear from the start that this opportunity means so much to him and he’s willing to do anything to prove it. The aspiring artist admitted to viewers that the moment he learned he would be auditioning for the singing competition show, he “busted out crying.” “This audition could definitely change my life and …Justin Timberlake · Forrest City See the Story

Man arrested in Dollar General shooting in Forrest City

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Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting at a Dollar General store that left one person injured.The Forrest City Police Department said Wednesday that officers arrested Sean Coleman at his home. Police said evidence related to the shooting was collected at Coleman’s residence. The shooting occurred Monday, Jan. 26, at about 12:38 p.m. at the Dollar General store located at 412 N. Washington. According to a preliminary incident re…Dollar General · Forrest City Read Article

Suspect arrested in shooting of Forrest City Dollar General employee | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Forrest City police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the Monday shooting of a Dollar General worker.Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

Arrest Made in Forrest City Dollar General Shooting

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The above video is courtesy of the Forrest City Police Dept. BREAKING UPDATE: Forrest City Police said they arrested a man identified as Sean Coleman at his residence. Officers say evidence was collected from the home that connected him to the shooting at Dollar General. It has not been confirmed if the suspect arrested is [...]Dollar General · Forrest City See the Story

ASP Trooper Performs TVI to End Pursuit near Forrest City; Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges - NEA Report

FORREST CITY, Ark. — An Arkansas State Police trooper used a Tactical Vehicle Intervention to safely end a vehicle pursuit in Forrest City earlier this month after a driver fled a traffic stop and entered a densely populated area, according to a police report. Trooper Steven Plyler reported that he [read more...] The post VIDEO: ASP Trooper Performs TVI to End Pursuit near Forrest City; Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges appeared first on NEA …Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

Forrest City’s University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College accepting applications for next chancellor | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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The University of Arkansas System is accepting applications to be the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College, which has seen significant enrollment growth in recent years.Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

Escapee Located in Forrest City Home After Multi-Agency Search

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A St. Francis County inmate who escaped from the county detention center Monday night has been taken back into custody, according to the Forrest City Police Department. Police say Christopher Davenport of Forrest City was found Wednesday hiding in the attic of a vacant home inside the city limits. Davenport was discovered missing around 7 p.m. Monday during a routine headcount at the St. Francis County Detention Center. According to the sheriff’…Forrest City · Forrest City See the Story

UAMS’ financial officials upbeat about fiscal 2026, report growth in cases and pharmacy sales | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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FORREST CITY -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, which has battled financial headwinds in recent years, has "positive momentum" early in fiscal2026, with October being its best month financially in two years, according to Chief Financial Officer Amanda George.Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 19-20 at UA-EACC

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, Nov. 14, 2025) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Nov. 19-20 at the University of Arkansas – East Arkansas Community College (UA-EACC) in Forrest City. The meetings will be held at the Fine Arts Center on campus, located at 1700 Newcastle Rd., in Forrest City. *Please note that the Nov. 19 meetings will begin with an executi…Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

Two people killed in Forrest City within 24 hours, coroner says

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Two people were killed within 24 hours in Forrest City, Arkansas, the St. Francis County Coroner's Office said.Forrest City · Forrest City Read Article

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16-Year-Old Michael Garner Earns Golden Ticket on 'American Idol,' Despite Judges’ Hesitations

Man arrested in Dollar General shooting in Forrest City

Suspect arrested in shooting of Forrest City Dollar General employee | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arrest Made in Forrest City Dollar General Shooting

ASP Trooper Performs TVI to End Pursuit near Forrest City; Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges - NEA Report

Forrest City’s University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College accepting applications for next chancellor | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Escapee Located in Forrest City Home After Multi-Agency Search

UAMS’ financial officials upbeat about fiscal 2026, report growth in cases and pharmacy sales | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 19-20 at UA-EACC

Two people killed in Forrest City within 24 hours, coroner says

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16-Year-Old Michael Garner Earns Golden Ticket on 'American Idol,' Despite Judges’ Hesitations

Man arrested in Dollar General shooting in Forrest City

Suspect arrested in shooting of Forrest City Dollar General employee | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arrest Made in Forrest City Dollar General Shooting

ASP Trooper Performs TVI to End Pursuit near Forrest City; Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges - NEA Report

Forrest City’s University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College accepting applications for next chancellor | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Escapee Located in Forrest City Home After Multi-Agency Search

UAMS’ financial officials upbeat about fiscal 2026, report growth in cases and pharmacy sales | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 19-20 at UA-EACC

Two people killed in Forrest City within 24 hours, coroner says

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