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- Three resuced from Burnt Cane Lake during storm
The training received by local emergency personnel came in handy on Saturday when three people, including an amputee, were trapped in a boat while fishing on Burnt Cane Lake off of St.
- Power outage affects about 400
Close to 400 Entergy customers found themselves in the dark Thursday night after a problem with a circuit located on Old Madison Road.
- Adult World owners face felony charges
The owners of the two Adult World stores in Widener are facing Class D felony charges of promoting obscene material, according to information filed in the St.
- FC City Council to discuss budget
The Forrest City City Council will meet in special session at 5 this evening to continue discussing the city's 2009 budget.
- Incumbents reelected in FC; other cities to see new faces
Restaurant renovation: The Forrest City Taco Bell has undergone a face lift on both the inside and outside of the building with new paint and a new facade.
- Three-way tie for weekly Pigskin
There was no clear winner in last week's Professor Pigskin Football Contest, leaving three local readers to share the cash prize.
- SFC voters begin casting early ballots at courthouse
After only about an hour into the beginning of early voting for the general election this morning, 47 St.
- Widener City Council discuss $23,251 in overdue water bills
Meeting in special session Tuesday, the Widener City Council agreed to pay some bills and discussed the city's overdue water payments.
- TRAFFIC: Fire Delays Traffic On I-40 Near Widener
A truck fire has slowed traffic on Interstate 40 near Widener. According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, a truck hauling eight cars caught on fire.
- Police: Identity stolen for medical care
A Forrest City man is facing several charges after allegedly using his brother's identity to receive services after a July shooting.
- Clerk: Filing slow for council positions
The filing period for council seats in five local municipalities ends at noon on Tuesday, and so far, St.
- Filings continue for council seats
The filing period for city council positions in Caldwell, Colt, Madison, Palestine and Widener will close next Tuesday, and St.
- Few in SFC taking advantage of city council filing period
Only three filings have been submitted to the St. Francis County Clerk's office for city council positions in five cities across the county.
- It's the Birthday of Luther Allison
Luther Allison was born on this day in 1939 and he passed away on August 12 in 1997.
- Filing underway for five towns
The filing period for city council positions in five St. Francis County towns is underway.
- Arthur Lee Widner
Mr. Arthur Lee Widner, 88 of 2018 Storm Branch Road, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence after an extended illness.
- Arthur Lee Widner
Mr. Arthur Lee Widner, 88 of 2018 Storm Branch Road, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence after an extended illness.
- Report cites irregularities in primary
The State Board of Election Commissioners cited more than 60 irregularities during the May 23 primary in its monitors report from the election and a recount in one race in St.
- Report Calls for More Training for Poll Workers
A report filed with the state's Board of Election Commissioners recommends more training for poll workers in an east Arkansas county criticized by lawmakers for its handling of a 2006 Democratic primary runoff ...
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City DescriptionWidener is a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 335 at the 2000 census.
Widener is located at 35°1′25″N 90°41′2″W / 35.02361, -90.68389 (35.023559, -90.683886).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 335 people, 111 households, and 81 families residing in the town. The population density was 258.7/km² (663.9/mi²). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 99.6/km² (255.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 31.94% White, 67.16% Black or African American, 0.30% Asian, 0.60% from other races. 2.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 111 households out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.65.
In the town the population was spread out with 36.7% under the age ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- St. Francis County
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