🐾🎉 Happy National Pet Day! 🎉🐾
Today we’re celebrating the furry, feathered, and even scaly friends who bring so much love and joy into our lives! 💕
Whether they bark, meow, chirp, hop, or slither — we want to see them ALL!
Drop a picture of your adorable pet in the comments below and tell us their name! Let’s fill the timeline with cuteness today! 📸✨
#NationalPetDay #PetLove #FurryFriends #ShowUsYourPets 🐾
Today we’re celebrating the furry, feathered, and even scaly friends who bring so much love and joy into our lives! 💕
Whether they bark, meow, chirp, hop, or slither — we want to see them ALL!
Drop a picture of your adorable pet in the comments below and tell us their name! Let’s fill the timeline with cuteness today! 📸✨
#NationalPetDay #PetLove #FurryFriends #ShowUsYourPets 🐾
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The City of Forrest City in Conjunction with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting a workshop, Monday February 23, 2026, at 5:30pm on Growing a Garden, a raised garden or a tiny in ground garden in a space up to 3’x12’ feet. Mr. Van Banks, Marla Lane, and others will be presenting at the workshop.
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
FYI
The City of Forrest City in Conjunction with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting a workshop, Monday February 23, 2026, at 5:30pm on Growing a Garden, a raised garden or a tiny in ground garden in a space up to 3’x12’ feet. Mr. Van Banks, Marla Lane, and others will be presenting at the workshop.
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
🐾 Meet Tahoe! 🐾
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet boy
A home visit is required to adopt Tahoe.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Tahoe is ready to find his forever home
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet boy
A home visit is required to adopt Tahoe.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Tahoe is ready to find his forever home
USDA Drive-thru Food Distribution will be held Thursday (2/19) at two locations in St. Francis County: Larry Bryant Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
The City of Forrest City proudly congratulates the Forrest City Senior High Lady Mustangs and the Forrest City Senior High Boys Basketball Team on becoming
𝟒𝐀-𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
with an outstanding 10-0 record!
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have made our entire community proud
Best wishes as you advance to the Regionals — keep striving, keep believing, and keep bringing home the victories!
#MustangPride #ConferenceChamps #ForrestCityStrong #TheJewelofthe Delta
𝟒𝐀-𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
with an outstanding 10-0 record!
Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have made our entire community proud
Best wishes as you advance to the Regionals — keep striving, keep believing, and keep bringing home the victories!
#MustangPride #ConferenceChamps #ForrestCityStrong #TheJewelofthe Delta
The City of Forrest City offices will be closed on Monday, February 16,2026
The entire Public Works Department will be closed in observance of Presidents Day Monday, February 16th.Normal business hours will resume, Tuesday February 17th.
We still encourage the residents to place the cart/carts out on their normal day. Happy Holiday’s from Darin Flenoy and the Public Works Department
We still encourage the residents to place the cart/carts out on their normal day. Happy Holiday’s from Darin Flenoy and the Public Works Department
The City of Forrest City in Conjunction with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting a workshop, Monday February 23, 2026, at 5:30pm on Growing a Garden, a raised garden or a tiny in ground garden in a space up to 3’x12’ feet. Mr. Van Banks, Marla Lane, and others will be presenting at the workshop.
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on February 23 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
USDA Food Distribution
NOW HIRING: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
City of Forrest City – Street Department
The City of Forrest City is currently seeking a qualified and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Street Department team.
🔹 Position Summary:
Under general supervision, this position operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, dump trucks, backhoes, road graders, and other equipment used in the construction and maintenance of city streets and drainage systems.
🔹 Key Responsibilities Include:
• Operating heavy equipment for street construction and repairs
• Assisting with drainage work, culvert installation, and ditch cleaning
• Preparing sub-grade for street patching
• Performing minor equipment repairs and maintenance
• Following all safety procedures
• Assisting with storm sewer maintenance and right-of-way cleanup
• Serving in the foreman’s role when necessary
• Performing other assigned duties
🔹 Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Arkansas Class A CDL (required and must be maintained)
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience with equipment repair and maintenance
🔹 Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to safely and skillfully operate heavy equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety standards
• Ability to perform physical labor (lifting up to 100 lbs.)
• Ability to weld and perform metal work (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
🔹 Working Conditions:
Position may require working outdoors in various weather conditions, operating heavy equipment, working after hours or weekends, and exposure to environmental elements.
📍 This is an at-will employment position with the City of Forrest City.
If you are hardworking, dependable, and experienced in heavy equipment operation, we encourage you to apply!
City of Forrest City – Street Department
The City of Forrest City is currently seeking a qualified and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Street Department team.
🔹 Position Summary:
Under general supervision, this position operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, dump trucks, backhoes, road graders, and other equipment used in the construction and maintenance of city streets and drainage systems.
🔹 Key Responsibilities Include:
• Operating heavy equipment for street construction and repairs
• Assisting with drainage work, culvert installation, and ditch cleaning
• Preparing sub-grade for street patching
• Performing minor equipment repairs and maintenance
• Following all safety procedures
• Assisting with storm sewer maintenance and right-of-way cleanup
• Serving in the foreman’s role when necessary
• Performing other assigned duties
🔹 Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Arkansas Class A CDL (required and must be maintained)
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience with equipment repair and maintenance
🔹 Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to safely and skillfully operate heavy equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety standards
• Ability to perform physical labor (lifting up to 100 lbs.)
• Ability to weld and perform metal work (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
🔹 Working Conditions:
Position may require working outdoors in various weather conditions, operating heavy equipment, working after hours or weekends, and exposure to environmental elements.
📍 This is an at-will employment position with the City of Forrest City.
If you are hardworking, dependable, and experienced in heavy equipment operation, we encourage you to apply!
🐾 Meet Sable! 🐾
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Sable.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Sable is ready to find his forever home
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Sable.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Sable is ready to find his forever home
USDA Food Distribution February 19, 2026
The City of Forrest City is helping spread the word about a Drive-Through Food Donation Event Honoring Mother Ernestine Weaver’s 88th birthday. All non-perishable food donations will support the St. Francis County Food Pantry and help serve families right here in our community
FYI
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The City of Forrest City is helping spread the word about a Drive-Through Food Donation Event Honoring Mother Ernestine Weaver’s 88th birthday. All non-perishable food donations will support the St. Francis County Food Pantry and help serve families right here in our community.
Council meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM.
225 North Washington St.
225 North Washington St.
On this day in history
May 7, 1878 — Joseph Winters patented the fire escape ladder, a life-saving invention that changed firefighting forever.
Winters created a wagon-mounted fire escape ladder for the city of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, helping firefighters rescue people from burning buildings more safely and efficiently.
In 2005, a historic marker was placed at Junior Hose and Truck Company #2 in Chambersburg honoring Joseph Winters for:
• His patents for the fire escape ladder
• His invention of the hose conductor
• His courageous work on the Underground Railroad
The marker lists his life span as 1816–1916, marking a century of impact, innovation, and service.
May 7, 1878 — Joseph Winters patented the fire escape ladder, a life-saving invention that changed firefighting forever.
Winters created a wagon-mounted fire escape ladder for the city of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, helping firefighters rescue people from burning buildings more safely and efficiently.
In 2005, a historic marker was placed at Junior Hose and Truck Company #2 in Chambersburg honoring Joseph Winters for:
• His patents for the fire escape ladder
• His invention of the hose conductor
• His courageous work on the Underground Railroad
The marker lists his life span as 1816–1916, marking a century of impact, innovation, and service.
