Thursday November 5
**CITY OF FORREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE** 🏛️
The City of Forrest City invites all citizens to attend our upcoming City Council Meeting!
**Date:** Tuesday, November 10, 2026
**Time:** 5:30 PM
**Location:** 225 North Washington, Forrest City, AR
Your community matters, and staying informed is an important part of helping our city move forward!
We encourage all citizens to come out, stay engaged, and be informed about what's happening in our community.
The City of Forrest City invites all citizens to attend our upcoming City Council Meeting!
**Date:** Tuesday, November 10, 2026
**Time:** 5:30 PM
**Location:** 225 North Washington, Forrest City, AR
Your community matters, and staying informed is an important part of helping our city move forward!
We encourage all citizens to come out, stay engaged, and be informed about what's happening in our community.
The City of Forrest City November Newsletter
River was picked up as a stray. He is a very handsome boy who is very friendly. He weighs 46 pounds, is up to date on Bordetella and 9 n 1 vaccinations, Simparica Trio, and wormer. This lovely dog will be microchipped when he is neutered. He will be a wonderful pet for someone who will make sure he gets plenty of exercize. We are accepting adoption applications for River 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), 5-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip
**Good morning, Forrest City! **
Hello, November! A new month means new opportunities to stay connected and informed!
Do you have any **community events, programs, activities, or special announcements** happening this month that you would like shared on the **City of Forrest City's official website**?
We would love to help spread the word and keep our citizens informed about what's happening in our community!
Please email your event information and flyers to **shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.gov** for consideration.
Thank you for helping us keep Forrest City informed, involved, and connected!
**Have a wonderful and blessed day! **
**City of Forrest City – Jewel of the Delta **
Hello, November! A new month means new opportunities to stay connected and informed!
Do you have any **community events, programs, activities, or special announcements** happening this month that you would like shared on the **City of Forrest City's official website**?
We would love to help spread the word and keep our citizens informed about what's happening in our community!
Please email your event information and flyers to **shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.gov** for consideration.
Thank you for helping us keep Forrest City informed, involved, and connected!
**Have a wonderful and blessed day! **
**City of Forrest City – Jewel of the Delta **
The City of Forrest City is seeking talented and dedicated individuals to fill several full-time positions.
The city offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local residents.
Current openings include:
• Street Supervisor
• Solid Waste Supervisor
• CDL Drivers
• Laborers
• Tractor Drivers
Applications are now being accepted at the Arkansas Workforce Center located inside the UA-EACC Learning Resource Center on the Forrest City campus.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The city offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local residents.
Current openings include:
• Street Supervisor
• Solid Waste Supervisor
• CDL Drivers
• Laborers
• Tractor Drivers
Applications are now being accepted at the Arkansas Workforce Center located inside the UA-EACC Learning Resource Center on the Forrest City campus.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The SFC Elves, Inc. 2026 Toy Project is officially underway, seeking community support to ensure local children in the Forrest City and St. Francis County area receive gifts this Christmas.
Last year, the locally operated initiative provided toys to over 500 children in need, and organizers are appealing to residents once again as the holiday season approaches.
New and used toys, that are in clean, good working-condition, along with monetary contributions can be dropped off at several locations, including Southern Furniture, Brad Beavers law office, the St. Francis County Museum, the Forrest City Public Library, First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas (North Washington Branch), and the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves at (870) 630-7486.
Last year, the locally operated initiative provided toys to over 500 children in need, and organizers are appealing to residents once again as the holiday season approaches.
New and used toys, that are in clean, good working-condition, along with monetary contributions can be dropped off at several locations, including Southern Furniture, Brad Beavers law office, the St. Francis County Museum, the Forrest City Public Library, First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas (North Washington Branch), and the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves at (870) 630-7486.
**FALL BACK! TIME TO GAIN AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP!**
Don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends on **Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 AM.**
Remember to set your clocks **BACK one hour** before going to bed Saturday night!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, and don't forget to adjust your clocks!
**Fall Back, Sleep Longer!**
Don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends on **Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 AM.**
Remember to set your clocks **BACK one hour** before going to bed Saturday night!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, and don't forget to adjust your clocks!
**Fall Back, Sleep Longer!**
Sausage was picked up as a stray. He is a very handsome boy who is very friendly. He weighs 50 pounds, is up to date on Bordetella and 9 n 1 vaccinations, Simparica Trio, and wormer. This lovely dog will be microchipped when he is neutered. He will be a wonderful pet for someone who will make sure he gets plenty of exercize. We are accepting adoption applications for Sausage 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), 5-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip.
🎃👻 **Calling All Halloween Event Organizers!** 🎃👻
If you have any Halloween events, trunk-or-treats, fall festivals, or family-friendly activities happening this weekend, **please drop your flyers or event details in the comments below!** 🍬🍭
Let's help spread the word so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
If you have any Halloween events, trunk-or-treats, fall festivals, or family-friendly activities happening this weekend, **please drop your flyers or event details in the comments below!** 🍬🍭
Let's help spread the word so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
The City of Forrest City announces that the annual Forrest Street Parade will be held Saturday (10/31) starting at 3 p.m. City approved barricades will block the street from the corner of Forrest & Dillard to the corner of Forrest & Fussell streets from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to set up games & activities for the kids inside the barricaded area
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!**
Join the City of Forrest City for our **Citywide Cleanup TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM!**
We’re calling on residents, churches, civic organizations, students, and community groups to come together and help keep our city clean and beautiful!
**This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours!**
**Meeting Location:** 225 N. Washington Street
Every helping hand makes a difference! Let's work together to make Forrest City a cleaner and better place to live.
**Your City. Your Community. Your Responsibility.**
Join the City of Forrest City for our **Citywide Cleanup TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM!**
We’re calling on residents, churches, civic organizations, students, and community groups to come together and help keep our city clean and beautiful!
**This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours!**
**Meeting Location:** 225 N. Washington Street
Every helping hand makes a difference! Let's work together to make Forrest City a cleaner and better place to live.
**Your City. Your Community. Your Responsibility.**
🍂🎃 **PILATES, PUMPKINS & LATTES!** ☕🧡
Grab your girls and enjoy a little fitness, fall fun, and self-care with **Events by Jen!**
📅 **November 8th**
📍 **Chloe's Place | Forrest City, AR**
🧘🏽♀️ 1-Hour Pilates Class (Equipment Provided)
🛍️ Goodie Bag
☕ Lattes & Light Snacks
🤎 **Dress Code:** Beige, Orange & Brown
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!** Scan the QR code on the flyer.
**Good vibes, great company, and a little Pilates!** 🍁
Grab your girls and enjoy a little fitness, fall fun, and self-care with **Events by Jen!**
📅 **November 8th**
📍 **Chloe's Place | Forrest City, AR**
🧘🏽♀️ 1-Hour Pilates Class (Equipment Provided)
🛍️ Goodie Bag
☕ Lattes & Light Snacks
🤎 **Dress Code:** Beige, Orange & Brown
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!** Scan the QR code on the flyer.
**Good vibes, great company, and a little Pilates!** 🍁
Today at 4pm
Tomorrow October 22, 2026
Ark College Application Portal Open
The Arkansas Department of Education announced Thursday that Arkansas' statewide college application portal has opened to students. (DG)
The ACCESS portal enables the state's high school seniors to use a single form to apply to any number of the state's participating colleges and universities. The first five applications are free.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' ACCESS Act of 2025 required the creation of a single college application and a web portal for high school seniors starting with the 2026-27 graduating class.
The portal can be accessed at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu. A list of participating higher education institutions is available at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu/colleges.
The state Education Department has also launched the Arkansas Applied Campaign, which will run through Dec. 19th.
The campaign will provide resources to help students "complete applications to higher education institutions, technical programs, employers, and the military, ensuring more students take the next step toward their future."
The ACCESS portal will automatically populate with students' transcripts and test scores.
Nearly all of the state's two- and four-year public higher education institutions and roughly half of its private institutions participate in the portal.
The Arkansas Department of Education announced Thursday that Arkansas' statewide college application portal has opened to students. (DG)
The ACCESS portal enables the state's high school seniors to use a single form to apply to any number of the state's participating colleges and universities. The first five applications are free.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' ACCESS Act of 2025 required the creation of a single college application and a web portal for high school seniors starting with the 2026-27 graduating class.
The portal can be accessed at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu. A list of participating higher education institutions is available at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu/colleges.
The state Education Department has also launched the Arkansas Applied Campaign, which will run through Dec. 19th.
The campaign will provide resources to help students "complete applications to higher education institutions, technical programs, employers, and the military, ensuring more students take the next step toward their future."
The ACCESS portal will automatically populate with students' transcripts and test scores.
Nearly all of the state's two- and four-year public higher education institutions and roughly half of its private institutions participate in the portal.
Legal Aid of Arkansas will host a free Record Sealing Clinic, Saturday (10/24) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City.
Criminal record sealing is the process of hiding a person’s criminal record from public view. Officials say that once sealed, the conduct is deemed by law never to have occurred.
Those wishing to participate in the clinic, must bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them. These documents are available from the Court where the person was sentenced.
Officials say that if this documentation is not presented at the time of the clinic, they may not be able to provide assistance.
To register for the free Record Sealing Clinic, email ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
Criminal record sealing is the process of hiding a person’s criminal record from public view. Officials say that once sealed, the conduct is deemed by law never to have occurred.
Those wishing to participate in the clinic, must bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them. These documents are available from the Court where the person was sentenced.
Officials say that if this documentation is not presented at the time of the clinic, they may not be able to provide assistance.
To register for the free Record Sealing Clinic, email ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
Early Voting Hours
The two-week early voting period for the November 3rd General Election is underway.
The early vote total at the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City at the end of the voting day Tuesday was 677.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Early voting will wrap up at 5 p.m. on the Monday, Nov. 2nd.
For those wishing to vote absentee, contact the county clerk’s office in the county where you’re registered to vote to have an absentee ballot application sent to you.
Voters also have the option of going to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website to download and complete an absentee ballot application, which will then must be returned to their county clerk’s office.
Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any General Election Runoffs will be held four weeks later on December 1st.
The two-week early voting period for the November 3rd General Election is underway.
The early vote total at the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City at the end of the voting day Tuesday was 677.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Early voting will wrap up at 5 p.m. on the Monday, Nov. 2nd.
For those wishing to vote absentee, contact the county clerk’s office in the county where you’re registered to vote to have an absentee ballot application sent to you.
Voters also have the option of going to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website to download and complete an absentee ballot application, which will then must be returned to their county clerk’s office.
Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any General Election Runoffs will be held four weeks later on December 1st.
City Wide Clean Up Saturday October 24
Rocky was surrendered by his owner when she was unable to keep him confined. He is a very nice and handsome boy who weighs 68 pounds. He has stunning blue eyes. He will be a great pet for a responsible adopter with a secure yard. A home visit will be required to adopt this dog. He is up to date on Bordetella and 9n1 vaccinations, wormer, and Simparica Trio. He will get a microchip when he is neutered. We are accepting adoption applications for Rocky 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), 5-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip
