City of Forrest City

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The City of Forrest City is excited to host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! 📍 Location: Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a day focused on health, wellness, and community connection! ✅ Free health screenings ✅ Local health and wellness vendors ✅ Fitness demonstrations ✅ Kids' activities ✅ Giveaways & more! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – everyone is welcome! Let's work together to build a healthier Forrest City.

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CITY OF FORREST CITY – JOB OPENING Position Title: Grant/Human Resource Administrator and Director of Administration --- Posting Date: May 21, 2025 Application Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025 Starting Salary: Up to $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience) --- POSITION SUMMARY: The City of Forrest City is seeking a qualified professional to oversee grant administration, human resources, and daily administrative operations within the Mayor’s Office. This full-time position plays a vital role in supporting city programs and services. --- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Prepare grant applications and manage grant compliance Track grant expenditures and reporting Administer HR policies, onboarding, and employee relations Advise on employee handbook updates for legal compliance Supervise administrative staff Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information --- QUALIFICATIONS: ✔ Strong writing, budgeting, and organizational skills ✔ Human Resource experience ✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office ✔ Valid Arkansas Class D driver’s license ✔ Strong communication and leadership skills --- BENEFITS PACKAGE: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Participation in Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave • Professional development opportunities --- TO APPLY: Submit a completed application and/or resume by Monday, June 23, 2025 to: Arkansas Workforce Center 1700 B Newcastle Road (inside EACC Learning Resource Center) Forrest City, AR --- The City of Forrest City is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. The City of Forrest City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

*FYI* The Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna will be distributing free summer food boxes every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the next six weeks, starting today (Tuesday) and continuing through July 22nd. This is a drive-thru pickup located behind the clinic. The Summer Feeding Program is open to households with school-age children, helping provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. No boxes will be available on Tuesday, July 1st due to the Independence Day Holiday. The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Food Bank.

Happy Birthday, Mayor Larry S. Bryant! Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve. Thank you for your dedicated leadership, tireless service, and commitment to making our community stronger every day. May the year ahead bring you continued success and happiness!

A Healthcare Provider CPR course will be offered on Wednesday, June 11 at UA-EACC in Forrest City. The class teaches CPR skills including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator; and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This course is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a variety of settings. For more information or to register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333.

Applications are now being accepted for a youth summer employment program in eastern Arkansas. The East Arkansas Regional Youth Employment Initiative (EARYEI) announces the second year of the Pathways to the Future Urban Community Forestry Program in St. Francis, Lee, Phillips and Monroe counties. The program is a dynamic, hands-on summer program offering high school youth the opportunity to gain practical skills in urban forestry and environmental conservation Applicants must be 16-18 years old and reside in St. Francis, Lee, Phillips or Monroe counties. The pay is $15 per hour for up to 26 hours per week. Call 870-667-1758 or email, earyei24@gmail.com for more information. The program is being conducted in collaboration with the Arkansas Human Development Corporation and the Great Rivers Education Service Cooperative

The public is encouraged to check out the brochure for UA-EACC's Kids on Campus summer schedule online at eacc.edu. The schedule offers tons of fun summer camps for kids and a variety of courses for students of all ages. Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 to register.

Forrest City Public Library will be hosting a crochet class today at 4 PM

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A Healthcare Provider CPR course will be offered on Wednesday, June 11 at UA-EACC in Forrest City. The class teaches CPR skills including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator; and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This course is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a variety of settings. For more information or to register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333.

Finally some good news. Thanks to our OES Director Zakk Jumper and our ADEM Representative Lonibeth Vondran, FEMA has agreed to come to St Francis County this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (the 5th, 6th and 7th). They will be set up at the Community Room at Woodruff Electric located at 3201 Hwy 1 North (on the By-Pass) in Forrest City from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm those 3 days. Please remember they are just filling out assistance applications for the April 2025 storms. If you cant be there in person you can always call 1-800-621-3362 and talk to a representative and submit it over the phone. You can also use the FEMA app for smartphones or you can go online at “www.disasterassistance.gov” Thank you to everyone who helped getting FEMA representatives here in St Francis County and everyone please do not wait to do something, if you had damage act now or you may get left behind.

The Forrest City Police Department and the King family are needing your help. Amaria King (the one in the graduation robe) is missing. We need to find her and to make sure she is safe. If you know where she is or have seen her please call 911 and help us bring her home.

City Council Meeting this evening at 6:00 PM

Pathways to the Future Urban Community Forestry Program.

The Forrest City PD has issued a “Scam Alert”. Forrest City Police warn that scammers are calling area residents and asking for payments for services, reportedly from various government agencies. Police say citizens should be aware that the IRS, Social Security, Postal Service, Toll Booths, Courts, and Law Enforcement agencies will NOT ask you to get gift cards, Apple Pay, cash app, or Bit Coin to make payments for services. Anyone receiving this type of call is asked to write down the number it came from and report it to the Arkansas Attorney General at (800) 482-8982. You can also email them at consumer@ArkansasAG.gov or submit a complaint online through their website, ArkansasAG.gov.

Temporary overnight ramp closures on Interstate 40 are expected to begin intermittently from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. tonight (Tuesday) and continuing through Saturday (6/7). Weather permitting, crews will close the off-ramps listed below in 1- to 2-hour intervals to test wrong-way detection systems. The test locations on I-40 East & West include: --Exit 233 (Palestine) --Exit 239 (FC Bypass) --Exit 241A and 241B (Forrest City) --Exit 243 (Newcastle) --Exit 247 (Widener) --Exit 256 (Parkin) --Exit 260 (Shell Lake) Only one ramp will be closed at a time, with plans to complete three to four ramps per night. Emergency responders will be allowed to access the ramps at all times. All others will be required to use an alternate exit during this time. Traffic will be controlled by Highway Police with the use of barrels, message boards, and signage. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. 

Forrest City Public Library Book Blow Out Sale