📢 Public Works Department Holiday Closure
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Public Works Department will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
— Darin Flenoy and the entire Public Works Department
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Public Works Department will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
— Darin Flenoy and the entire Public Works Department
The SFC Elves, Inc., 2025 Toy Project is now underway.
The SFC Elves, Inc., Toy Project is locally operated, and all toys are distributed to local children.
Last year toys were provided to over 500 needy children from the Forrest City/St. Francis County area. Many of these children would not have had toys for Christmas if not for this project.
SFC Elves, Inc. would ask local residents to keep this campaign in mind as we enter the holiday season and begin this busy time of year.
Toys may be delivered to the following locations:
1. Southern Furniture, 4000 North Washington, Forrest City.
2. Beavers & Cline, 523 East Broadway, Forrest City.
3. St. Francis County Museum, 603 Front Street, Forrest City.
4. Forrest City Public Library, 421 S. Washington St., Forrest City.
5. First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas - North Washington Branch.
6. Forrest City Chamber of Commerce- 203 N. Izard St., Forrest City.
It is not necessary that the toys contributed to be new. They should be in working order and in clean condition. Children served by this project are thrilled to receive any toy.
Of course, new toys and monetary donations will also be welcomed. Money donations may be taken to any of the above locations.
For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves at (870) 630-7486.
The SFC Elves, Inc., Toy Project is locally operated, and all toys are distributed to local children.
Last year toys were provided to over 500 needy children from the Forrest City/St. Francis County area. Many of these children would not have had toys for Christmas if not for this project.
SFC Elves, Inc. would ask local residents to keep this campaign in mind as we enter the holiday season and begin this busy time of year.
Toys may be delivered to the following locations:
1. Southern Furniture, 4000 North Washington, Forrest City.
2. Beavers & Cline, 523 East Broadway, Forrest City.
3. St. Francis County Museum, 603 Front Street, Forrest City.
4. Forrest City Public Library, 421 S. Washington St., Forrest City.
5. First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas - North Washington Branch.
6. Forrest City Chamber of Commerce- 203 N. Izard St., Forrest City.
It is not necessary that the toys contributed to be new. They should be in working order and in clean condition. Children served by this project are thrilled to receive any toy.
Of course, new toys and monetary donations will also be welcomed. Money donations may be taken to any of the above locations.
For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves at (870) 630-7486.
The City of Forrest City will be hosting its Cocoa Bar again this year.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
The St. Francis County Food Pantry will be closed today (11/21) through Wednesday to prepare for Thanksgiving dinners.
Food Pantry officials invite anyone in need of a Thanksgiving meal to visit the pantry at 128 S. Water Street in Forrest City on Thanksgiving Day (11/27) starting at 11 a.m. Serving will continue until all the food is gone.
Additionally, area first responders will begin delivering meals to the shut-in and elderly starting Thursday at 10 a.m.
Food Pantry officials invite anyone in need of a Thanksgiving meal to visit the pantry at 128 S. Water Street in Forrest City on Thanksgiving Day (11/27) starting at 11 a.m. Serving will continue until all the food is gone.
Additionally, area first responders will begin delivering meals to the shut-in and elderly starting Thursday at 10 a.m.
A USDA Food Distribution will be held Thursday, Nov. 20th at two locations in St. Francis County.
--Larry Bryant Multipurpose Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
To receive USDA Foods, attendees must live in the county of distribution and meet income guidelines based on household size.
For more information, contact the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663
--Larry Bryant Multipurpose Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
To receive USDA Foods, attendees must live in the county of distribution and meet income guidelines based on household size.
For more information, contact the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663
The City of Forrest City will be hosting its Cocoa Bar again this year.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
The City of Forrest City Recreational Department will host a Chili Day this Saturday (11/22) at the Larry Bryant Multipurpose Center.
The event is free and will start at 12 p.m. and continue until the food supply runs out.
The department is also collecting gently used or new coats, jackets and hoodies to help those in need this season. You can also support by donating or purchasing hats or gloves. Officials say every contribution makes a difference.
For more information, contact Jarvis Palmer at the Multipurpose Center at 870-633-3667.
The event is free and will start at 12 p.m. and continue until the food supply runs out.
The department is also collecting gently used or new coats, jackets and hoodies to help those in need this season. You can also support by donating or purchasing hats or gloves. Officials say every contribution makes a difference.
For more information, contact Jarvis Palmer at the Multipurpose Center at 870-633-3667.
FYI
A benefit program honoring Forrest City native and community leader Derrick Spearmon will be held Friday (11/21) at 6:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center.
Derrick is currently facing some serious health challenges, which has forced him to leave the career that he loved and was so passionate about.
While employed with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, Derrick helped individuals in St. Francis, Lee, Phillips, Monroe, Cross, Crittenden and Craighead counties obtain gainful employment and get financial stability.
Organizers are asking anyone who benefited from this young man’s diligence in the community or who just wants to support a person who was selfless in helping others, to bring a card of thanks and a donation to help support Derrick in his fight for life.
Again, the benefit program for Mr. Derrick Spearmon will be Friday (11/21) at 6:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Room at the Forrest City Civic Center.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced Tuesday (11/18) that it will temporarily close ramps on Interstate 40 in St. Francis and Crittenden counties this week.
The closures began last (Tuesday) night and are scheduled intermittently from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following dates:
--Wednesday, Nov. 19, to Thursday, Nov. 20
--Thursday, Nov. 20, to Friday, Nov. 21
Crews will close the following off-ramps in two-hour intervals to test ARDOT’s wrong-way detection systems:
St. Francis County
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 243 (Rest Area), east of Forrest City
Crittenden County
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 275
--Interstate 40 eastbound, Exit 279A
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 279A
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 5
--Interstate 40 eastbound, Exit 280
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 280
According to Tuesday’s news release, only one ramp will be closed at a time, with plans to complete three to four ramps per night.
More information can be found at IdriveArkansas.com.
The closures began last (Tuesday) night and are scheduled intermittently from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following dates:
--Wednesday, Nov. 19, to Thursday, Nov. 20
--Thursday, Nov. 20, to Friday, Nov. 21
Crews will close the following off-ramps in two-hour intervals to test ARDOT’s wrong-way detection systems:
St. Francis County
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 243 (Rest Area), east of Forrest City
Crittenden County
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 275
--Interstate 40 eastbound, Exit 279A
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 279A
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 5
--Interstate 40 eastbound, Exit 280
--Interstate 40 westbound, Exit 280
According to Tuesday’s news release, only one ramp will be closed at a time, with plans to complete three to four ramps per night.
More information can be found at IdriveArkansas.com.
The City of Forrest City Recreational Department will host a Chili Day on November 22, 2025 at the Forrest City Multipurpose Center, starting at 12 PM and going until it’s all gone!
We are also collecting gently used or new coats, jackets, and hoodies to help those in need this season. You can also support by donating or purchasing hats or gloves. Every contribution makes a difference!
For more information, please contact Javris Palmer.
We are also collecting gently used or new coats, jackets, and hoodies to help those in need this season. You can also support by donating or purchasing hats or gloves. Every contribution makes a difference!
For more information, please contact Javris Palmer.
FYI Forrest City Public Library
The City of Forrest City will be hosting its Cocoa Bar again this year.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
City officials say that the Cocoa Bar will be set up at City Hall during the Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Friday, December 5th staring at 7 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to stop by and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream and plenty of holiday cheer.
The City Council of Forrest City will meet Tuesday (11/18) at 6 p.m. at City Hall
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday (11/18) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
The City of Forrest City will hold its City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Location: City Hall, 225 North Washington.
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday (11/18) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
The Forrest City Public Library will host a special story time for area children, Monday (11/17) at 4:30 p.m.
The Forrest City Library Board will meet Monday (11/17) at 3 p.m. at the library. The meeting is open to the public.
It’s officially official Chubby’s Grand Opening is TODAY and the doors open at 7:00 AM!
As of right now, Pizza Hut and Krunchy Chicken are ready for the public, so come grab something fresh and hot!
Spicy 40 and Charley’s will be opening in about two weeks after their training is completed—trust me, it’ll be worth the wait!
Forrest City, let’s show up and support our newest spot. See y’all there! 💙
We’re excited to share that Chubby’s has officially completed its final safety inspection and emergency fuel system check!
Not only that — they have also received their Occupational License and their Certificate of Occupancy. That means everything is in place and ready for them to open their doors to the community!
🔥 Grand Opening:
📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
⏰ 7:00 am
Thank you all for your patience and support throughout this journey. We can’t wait to welcome you in, serve you, and celebrate this huge milestone together!
Not only that — they have also received their Occupational License and their Certificate of Occupancy. That means everything is in place and ready for them to open their doors to the community!
🔥 Grand Opening:
📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
⏰ 7:00 am
Thank you all for your patience and support throughout this journey. We can’t wait to welcome you in, serve you, and celebrate this huge milestone together!
