City of Forrest City

The City Council has determined that the following properties are in a state of disrepair or pose a danger to public safety and must be demolished. The properties listed below have been deemed unfit for habitation and will be demolished in accordance with city ordinances and regulations. The properties listed below have been deemed unfit for habitation and will be demolished in accordance with city ordinances and regulations. 252 Beech Grove Parcel Number:0707-000042-0000 Covenant Enterprises 612 Laughrun Drive Parcel Number:0708-00016-0000 Haymer Enterprises Inc. 1212 Walsh Parcel Number:0784-00011-0000 MIW Acquisitions 518 Lombardy Parcel Number 0722-00042-0000 Andre Furtado 1425 Skyline Drive Parcel Number:0720-00029-0000 Arthur Lee & Eloise Wilson 623 West Franklin Parcel Number: 0762-00091-0000 Roberta Crawford 809 Oakland Parcel Number:0748-00009-0000 Elizabeth Bailey, et al 1309 Culley Parcel Number:0772-00083-0000 Eddie Hodges

The Auxiliary at Forrest City Medical Center is seeking new volunteers. If you have a giving heart and would like to devote some time volunteering, they would be happy to have you on board. Their infamous "pink ladies", keep the hospital gift shop running smoothly, raise money for scholarships for local healthcare students, host fund raisers, health fairs, as well as help with hosting several events within the hospital. If interested in volunteering with the Auxiliary, please reach out to one of the ladies in the gift shop Monday through Friday 10 am -2 pm at 870-261-0417.

The Plum Foundation will have their annual Back to School Giveaway on Monday, July 29th at 12 noon at the Nineveh Temple Cogic Church, located at 208 West Broadway in Forrest City. Call 1-888-215-4513 with any questions.

The Forrest City Verizon store will be hosting a “backpack giveaway” on July 28th at 1 p.m. at their location at 201 Deadrick Road in Forrest City. Verizon will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies and books. The event will also feature lots of fun activities for the kids, including music and games, plus there’ll be food vendors on site. Children must be present to get the supplies. For more information, call Alexis at 870-630-0907 or email, Alecollins@tccrocks.com.

Join Junior Auxiliary of St. Francis County for Messy Buns & Water Fun Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 am at the Campbell House located at 305 N. Forrest St. in Forrest City. This is a mother/son water war event with each mother/son registration $15. Addition children are $5. The water sprayers will be provided. Come join the fun!

Women in Transition to Glory Services, Inc. is hosting their Women’s Clothing Drive. They invite you to participate by donating or receiving items. The drive aims to provide essential clothing for women during job interviews. They need gently used items that are aimed to promote professional attire. During the summer months, you can drop off your donations at their office located at 407 Cleveland Street on Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Leneki Jones by phone (870.270.8180) or by email (witgis2016@gmail.com).

The St. Francis Extension Homemakers Council will host an information/recruitment session on Saturday, July 27th at 2 p.m. at Woodruff Electric in Forrest City. For more information, call Marla Lane at the St. Francis County Extension office at 870-261-1730.

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute welcomes all to attend a Civic Arkansas listening session. The listening session will focus on local community and multiple forms of civic engagement such as social connectedness, community meetings, and news media. The listening session will be held on Thursday, July 25th in Forrest City at the Civic Center Henley Room from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

We were thrilled to welcome Mustang Football Head Coach Reggie Swinton and his coaching staff to our city today! Mayor Bryant and his amazing staff extend a warm welcome and treated them to a delicious lunch. Your visit meant a lot to us, and we hope you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed hosting you. Looking forward to more memorable moments together

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The St. Francis County Health Unit will be hosting a back-to-school immunization clinic on Tuesday, July 30th from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm at the Health Unit located at 413 North Division St. in Forrest City. Appointments are recommended. Call 870-633-1340.

Roper Outdoors will host a free youth fishing event, Saturday, August 3rd, from 9-11 a.m. at the Larry S. Bryant Sports Complex in Forrest City. The event is geared for youth ages 3-15 and will feature food, music, prizes and lots of fun. Participants will need to bring their own rod & reel. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the event will conclude with awards presented at 11 a.m. Catfish for the fishing event will be provided by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. For more information, go to RoperOutdoors.com.

Tomorrow at 5:00 PM Watershed meeting

Back to School Giveaway

Teen with a Purpose invites you to join them for a fun-filled day at Southside Park on July 20th from 11am to 3pm. We'll be hosting Baseball and Dodgeball games to bring our community together and raise awareness for Mental Health Matters. Let's enjoy some friendly competition while supporting an important cause!

Book Signing

Rockefeller Institute Listening Session being held in Forrest City on July 25th Civic Arkansas is an initiative by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to enhance civic health in Arkansas. Objective: Gather feedback on community successes and barriers to civic engagement like voting, volunteering, and meetings. Format:  90-minue session with opportunities for anonymous input, individual answers, and small group discussions. Contact: Direct any questions to aghaleb#rockefellerinstitute.org

Ms. Rodreya Powell is 15yrs old and missing. She has been missing since July 7th. Her family is needing help to locate her and to make sure she is safe. If you see Ms. Powell please notify the local police so we can return her home safe. Lets work together to help the family be whole again.

Join us at the local Verizon store for a special "Backpack Giveaway" event on July 28th at 1 p.m., located at 201 Deadrick Road in Forrest City. Verizon will be distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and books. The event promises lots of fun activities for kids, including face painting, music, games, and food trucks on site. Important: Children must be present to receive a backpack. Verizon is seeking sponsors, donations, and volunteers to help make this event a success. For more information, please contact Alexis at 870-630-0907 or via Facebook at

The Forrest City School District has scheduled their annual Back to School Fair for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12-noon at the Dwight Lofton Mustang Arena.