The heavy lifting has started at Walmart in Forrest City. Crews have begun removing the top several inches of asphalt from the parking lot in order to prepare it for complete resurfacing. This project is projected to come in at just under $2million when complete. Citizens use caution when in the area. There are heavy trucks entering and exiting on Deadrick Road as well as numerous pieces of heavy equipment on the lot. Be cautious and courteous as the traffic flows are redirected during this project. Thank you, Kendall Pettus, Code Enforcement Officer
UAEACC Course Offering
UA-EACC will hold a ServSafe Manager Certification Course on Monday, September 22nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Wynne campus.
This one-day course is designed to provide professionals with critical knowledge and skills about food safety and sanitation.
Concepts covered in this practical training include:
•The dangers of food-borne illness: how to prevent it and the keys to keeping food safe during all stages of receiving, food storage, preparation and serving, and cooling and reheating.
•All aspects of appropriate cleaning and sanitation as well as pest management.
•Effective methods of training employees to understand and follow safe food protocols.
To register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 or email rjordan@eacc.edu.
USDA Food Distribution
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host multiple USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 18th at the following locations and times:
--Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose 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. USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the distribution or for questions concerning eligibility, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host multiple USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 18th at the following locations and times:
--Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose 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. USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the distribution or for questions concerning eligibility, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
CITY OF FORREST CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: September 16, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes Approval - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025
E. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Two Minutes
• Lisa Douglas – Mini Storage (ABC School)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Silicon Ranch – Variance Request
• Zoning Variance for Commercial Business in R-2 (mini storage)
• 3rd Reading Ordinance to Reduce Incidents of False Alarms Which Cause the Forrest City Fire And/Or Police to be Dispatched Repealing Any Ordinances in Conflict; Declaring an Emergency
• 3rd Reading An Ordinance Establishing the Forrest City Fire Department as Jurisdiction for the Forrest City District Court: And Declaring an Emergency
• Resolution for the Expenditure of Funds to Repair and Fix Water Department Sewer
H. NEW BUSINESS
• Tax Rate Milage
General Fund Bills
Street Fund Bills
Solid Waste Fund Bills
City Water Bills
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor’s Update
J. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: September 16, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes Approval - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025
E. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Two Minutes
• Lisa Douglas – Mini Storage (ABC School)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Silicon Ranch – Variance Request
• Zoning Variance for Commercial Business in R-2 (mini storage)
• 3rd Reading Ordinance to Reduce Incidents of False Alarms Which Cause the Forrest City Fire And/Or Police to be Dispatched Repealing Any Ordinances in Conflict; Declaring an Emergency
• 3rd Reading An Ordinance Establishing the Forrest City Fire Department as Jurisdiction for the Forrest City District Court: And Declaring an Emergency
• Resolution for the Expenditure of Funds to Repair and Fix Water Department Sewer
H. NEW BUSINESS
• Tax Rate Milage
General Fund Bills
Street Fund Bills
Solid Waste Fund Bills
City Water Bills
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor’s Update
J. ADJOURNMENT
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City has announced two shows in their upcoming School Series for the 2025-26 Fine Arts Center performance season.
--The show, Dino-Light, will be Thursday, November 6th at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. This unique entertainment event by Lightwire Theater utilizes light, technology and music to tell a captivating original story, in which a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised by audiences all over the world for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
--A performance of the Cat Kid Comic Club will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. The show is based on the popular Cat Kid Comic Club book series and showcases characters, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog, who start an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
All shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 per person. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make reservations, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.
--The show, Dino-Light, will be Thursday, November 6th at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. This unique entertainment event by Lightwire Theater utilizes light, technology and music to tell a captivating original story, in which a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised by audiences all over the world for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
--A performance of the Cat Kid Comic Club will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. The show is based on the popular Cat Kid Comic Club book series and showcases characters, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog, who start an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
All shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 per person. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make reservations, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College has announced that their next CNA class starts October 7th and runs through November 20th.
Classes will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Allied Health Center on the Forrest City campus.
Students must complete an UA-EACC application and the Accuplacer before applying.
Applications for the class must be submitted in person with Mrs. Amy Pettus or Mrs. Yanna Brown.
The application deadline is October 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at which point all required documents will be due.
For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 408 or email apettus@eacc.edu.
Classes will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Allied Health Center on the Forrest City campus.
Students must complete an UA-EACC application and the Accuplacer before applying.
Applications for the class must be submitted in person with Mrs. Amy Pettus or Mrs. Yanna Brown.
The application deadline is October 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at which point all required documents will be due.
For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 408 or email apettus@eacc.edu.
FYI
Forrest City High School will host their annual College Night, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
Forrest City High School will host their annual College Night, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
The Little Rock VA Regional Office will hold their next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, September 25th from 4-6 p.m.
During the clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock office who will be available to answer questions about existing VA benefits claims and to assist with filing new claims.
To reserve a time slot, Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by close of business on September 24th.
VA Regional Offices also provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents.
Services include disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage and home loan guaranty.
UA-EACC Kids on Campus Gymnastics starts Tuesday (9/9) in Forrest City and Wynne. Spots are limited. Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 to register.
The Interstate 55 bridge at West Memphis will start daily lane closures today (Monday) that will last almost a month. (Channel 3, Memphis)
The lane closures are being done to allow the Arkansas Department of Transportation to conduct a bridge inspection.
Daily lane closures will be a part of that inspection, starting with the southbound lanes, which will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once that side is finished, they will move to the northbound lanes. The inspection is slated to last through October 2.
The lane closures are being done to allow the Arkansas Department of Transportation to conduct a bridge inspection.
Daily lane closures will be a part of that inspection, starting with the southbound lanes, which will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once that side is finished, they will move to the northbound lanes. The inspection is slated to last through October 2.
🚧 Walmart Parking Lot Overlay Project Begins Sunday Night! 🚧
Starting Sunday night, the long-awaited Walmart parking lot overlay project is set to begin — weather and conditions permitting.
This will be a major construction effort, involving the removal of upwards of 800 truckloads of material. As a result, you can expect increased truck traffic in the area over the coming days.
We ask all citizens to remain patient and positive as this important project moves forward. Once completed, it will greatly improve accessibility, safety, and appearance for everyone who visits.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
Starting Sunday night, the long-awaited Walmart parking lot overlay project is set to begin — weather and conditions permitting.
This will be a major construction effort, involving the removal of upwards of 800 truckloads of material. As a result, you can expect increased truck traffic in the area over the coming days.
We ask all citizens to remain patient and positive as this important project moves forward. Once completed, it will greatly improve accessibility, safety, and appearance for everyone who visits.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
Southern Wrestling
FYI
Forrest City High School will host their annual College Night, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
City Council Meeting September 2, 2025
City Council Meeting September 02, 2025, Agenda
Library Schedule Update!
Starting September 6, 2025, the Forrest City Public Library will now be open only on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Mark your calendars and come see us! Whether you're picking up a good read or using our services, we’re here to help—just on a new schedule.
First Saturday each month
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Forrest City Public Library
Thank you for your continued support!
The St. Francis County Food Pantry in Forrest City will be closed Friday (8/29) and Monday (9/1) in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The pantry will reopen on Wednesday (9/3) at 8 a.m.
FC Woman Missing
A Forrest City woman has been reported missing.
The family of 54-year-old Brooke Beiber contacted Forrest City Police Wednesday afternoon (8/27), saying that Brooke had not been seen since August 17th.
Police say Ms. Beiber is a white female, with black hair, 5 feet tall and approximately 100 pounds.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red spaghetti strap tank top and flip flops.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Forrest City Police at 870-633-3434.
A Forrest City woman has been reported missing.
The family of 54-year-old Brooke Beiber contacted Forrest City Police Wednesday afternoon (8/27), saying that Brooke had not been seen since August 17th.
Police say Ms. Beiber is a white female, with black hair, 5 feet tall and approximately 100 pounds.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red spaghetti strap tank top and flip flops.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Forrest City Police at 870-633-3434.
FC Public Works Schedule
The entire Forrest City Public Works Department will be closed Monday (9/1) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday, when normal business hours resume.
Residents are encouraged to place their garbage carts at the curb as they normally would the night before pickup is scheduled.
The entire Forrest City Public Works Department will be closed Monday (9/1) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday, when normal business hours resume.
Residents are encouraged to place their garbage carts at the curb as they normally would the night before pickup is scheduled.