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Forrest City, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Forrest City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will UA-EACC’s new chancellor shape Forrest City’s college future?
  • Forrest City alum fights for carries in Razorbacks’ crowded backfield

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• O'Neal ready to continue UA-EACC momentum as new chancellor (thewynneprogress.com) — Forrest City’s own UA-East Arkansas Community College is starting the new school year with Adam O’Neal stepping in as chancellor, succeeding longtime leader Dr. Cathie Cline. O’Neal, who’s worked on the Forrest City campus since 2022, says he’s focused on continuing the college’s student-centered culture and building on its momentum with local K-12 partnerships.
   

• Arkansas kicks off 2026 fall camp (kait8.com) — A Forrest City High School alum, running back Kevin Young, is part of the Arkansas Razorbacks’ crowded backfield as fall camp opens in Fayetteville. He joins several other in-state standouts competing for roles under new head coach Ryan Silverfield as the Hogs prepare for their September 5 season opener against North Alabama.
   

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    Friday August 7
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    Forrest City School District Forrest City, AR 72335
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • West Memphis mayor announces new transit service (wreg.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forrest City

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