A new version of the forum news script has been released. This will likely be the last update for a bit (assuming no major bugs are found).

This update fixes a few bugs. Most importantly, it adds true caching support to the script. Now the script can save on numerous database queries and wasted processing time by caching the output. The cache time can be configured (and turned off if one desires) from the control panel.

Additionally, the new version adds an RSS example file, illustrating how the script can output in RSS format.

I recommend everyone update to the new version ASAP in order to get the full benefits of the caching ability as it will speed up your page dramatically.

You can get the script from the EP-Dev Forum News downloads section.

Here is the short log:
ADDED FEATURE: Added true caching support. Cache time can be set form within admin panel. (cache time in minutes)
FIXED BUG: Fixed a major bug that could load incorrect values if admin panel not used. (wrong checks on ids & forums)
ADDED FEATURE: Added example file of RSS code and template code (template 3).
FIXED BUG: Added missing date code link on the admin panel templates page.
FIXED BUG: Fixed a bug that caused post number error to be displayed when post number not set.