The City of Forrest City would like to remind residents of important guidelines regarding residential garbage and bulky item pickup.
Please review the flyer for information on bulky item pickup, proper curbside placement, extra garbage bins, dumpster rentals, and items the City cannot pick up.
Curbside Reminder: Have your garbage bin at the curb by 5:00 AM on pickup day and bring your trash bin in by sundown.
For questions regarding disposal or pickup, contact the Public Works Department at 870-261-1418.
Let’s work together to keep Forrest City clean, safe, and beautiful!
Please review the flyer for information on bulky item pickup, proper curbside placement, extra garbage bins, dumpster rentals, and items the City cannot pick up.
Curbside Reminder: Have your garbage bin at the curb by 5:00 AM on pickup day and bring your trash bin in by sundown.
For questions regarding disposal or pickup, contact the Public Works Department at 870-261-1418.
Let’s work together to keep Forrest City clean, safe, and beautiful!
Petey is a very friendly Staffie who wants to play with you and your doggie pals. He is 1 year old, heartworm negative, up to date on 9n1 vaccinations, Simparica Trio, and wormer. He will soon be neutered and receive Rabies and Bordetella vaccines, and a microchip. This young guy will need room to run and play. A home visit will be required to adopt this dog. We are accepting adoption applications for Petey now. Please make an appointment to meet this deserving dog. Adoption Fee: $100. Contact Information for Adoptions: Ruth Ann Vowan- ravfcahs@gmail.com; Adoption Fee Includes spay/neuter, HW test (if of age), 9-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip.
The Forrest City Public Library will host a Grand Opening event for their new Amphitheater, Saturday, Oct. 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring music, food, along with fun and entertainment for all ages. Call the library at 870-633-5646 for more information.
Hello Fall! Cozy vibes, cooler days, and a beautiful new season! 🤎🧡💛
The deadline for Arkansas property owners to pay their taxes is quickly approaching.
The deadline is Thursday, October 15th.
Taxes can be paid online, in person at the county courthouse or by mail.
Failure to pay property taxes by the deadline will result in a penalty and additional fees.
To check the amount owed, state residents can visit the Arkansas property tax website, which includes links to online portals to make a payment by county
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library Tuesday (9/22) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
The St. Francis County Health Unit at 413 North Division St. in Forrest City will host a walk-in flu shot clinic, Tuesday (9/22) from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no out-of-pocket expense, but bring your insurance information if available.
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday, September 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
Crowley’s Ridge Rodeo
The 2026 Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club Charity PRCA Rodeo is coming up Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19) at the Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City.
The rodeo will officially kick-off Thursday night with an evening dedicated to children with special needs.
Gates open each night at 6:30, with the rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The 2026 Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club Charity PRCA Rodeo is coming up Friday and Saturday (Sept. 18-19) at the Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City.
The rodeo will officially kick-off Thursday night with an evening dedicated to children with special needs.
Gates open each night at 6:30, with the rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m.
SFC Burn Ban Reminder
Judge Craig Jones reminds residents that St Francis County is currently under a burn ban, asking them to please not burn anything.
Judge Jones says that it is extremely dry and that even a small pile of leaves or boxes can get out of control.
He urges citizens to “think of our firefighters who have been working very hard for the past few days in this brutal heat”.
Judge Jones says that he will lift the ban once the county gets some substantial rain, but added that until then, “let’s all be patient and think of our fireman and their families who love them and want to keep them safe”.
Judge Craig Jones reminds residents that St Francis County is currently under a burn ban, asking them to please not burn anything.
Judge Jones says that it is extremely dry and that even a small pile of leaves or boxes can get out of control.
He urges citizens to “think of our firefighters who have been working very hard for the past few days in this brutal heat”.
Judge Jones says that he will lift the ban once the county gets some substantial rain, but added that until then, “let’s all be patient and think of our fireman and their families who love them and want to keep them safe”.
Faith was picked up as a stray. She is friendly and getting used to her new surroundings. This beautiful girl is very sweet and would like to cuddle with you. She is up to date on 9n1 vaccinations, Simparica Trio, and wormer. When she is spayed and microchipped she will get rabies and bordetella vaccinations. We are accepting adoption applications for Faith now. Please make an appointment to meet this deserving dog. Adoption Fee: $100. Contact Information for Adoptions: Ruth Ann Vowan- ravfcahs@gmail.com; Adoption Fee Includes spay/neuter, HW test (if of age), 9-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip
Chief and Boone are two young dogs that were picked up starving, but very friendly. They will get plenty of good, nutritious food, and become the beautiful dogs they want to be. These boys will make great family pets. They are still young enough to be very teachable. They are up to date on 9n1 vaccine, Simparica Trio, and wormer. When they are neutered and microchipped they will receive Rabies and Bordetella vaccine. We are accepting adoption applications for Boone now. Please make an appointment to meet this deserving dog. Adoption Fee: $100. Contact Information for Adoptions: Ruth Ann Vowan- ravfcahs@gmail.com; Adoption Fee Includes spay/neuter, HW test (if of age), 9-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip.
The I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River at West Memphis is scheduled to have daily northbound and southbound outside lane closures, with work continuing through Thursday, September 17.
The southbound outside lane will be closed Monday through Thursday each week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The northbound outside lane will be closed Monday through Thursday each week from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only one direction will be closed at a time, beginning with I-55 southbound.
Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to perform a routine bridge inspection.
Cones and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures.
Check IDriveArkansas.com for the latest traffic conditions.
The southbound outside lane will be closed Monday through Thursday each week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The northbound outside lane will be closed Monday through Thursday each week from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only one direction will be closed at a time, beginning with I-55 southbound.
Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to perform a routine bridge inspection.
Cones and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures.
Check IDriveArkansas.com for the latest traffic conditions.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 17th at the following locations:
--Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County and must meet income guidelines for the program.
USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
--Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County and must meet income guidelines for the program.
USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
2026 Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club Charity PRCA Rodeo
The City of Forrest City invites everyone to come out and enjoy the Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club 2026 Charity PRCA Rodeo, an evening dedicated to children with special needs.
September 18–19, 2026
Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds
Forrest City, Arkansas
Gates open at 6:30 PM, and the rodeo begins at 7:30 PM each night.
For area high school students in need of community service hours, the St. Francis County 4-H Program can help. Whether you’re already involved in 4-H or not, you’re welcome to participate in their community service projects. For more information, contact the St. Francis County Extension Office at 870-261-1730 or email, dtinzie@uada.edu.
The Forrest City Public Library will hold their monthly book sale, Monday, September 14th. Books will sell for $3.00 per bag and the bags will be provided. Plus, you choose the books.
**REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001**
Today, the City of Forrest City pauses to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We remember the thousands of innocent lives taken, the first responders and heroes who courageously served, and the families and communities forever changed by that tragic day.
May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed. May we continue to honor those we lost and keep their memories alive.
September 11, 2001 — We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 17th at the following locations:
--Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County and must meet income guidelines for the program.
USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
--Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County and must meet income guidelines for the program.
USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department is warning area citizens to be aware of a phone scam that’s being reported in the county.
Sheriff’s officials report that local citizens have been receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be county deputies, telling residents that they can get their relatives out of jail by paying money from their credit cards.
A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office say that this is “definitely a scam”, adding that the Sheriff’s Department does not do business by phone.
Anyone receiving this type of call is asked to call the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department at 870-633-2611.
Sheriff’s officials report that local citizens have been receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be county deputies, telling residents that they can get their relatives out of jail by paying money from their credit cards.
A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office say that this is “definitely a scam”, adding that the Sheriff’s Department does not do business by phone.
Anyone receiving this type of call is asked to call the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Department at 870-633-2611.