USDA Food Distribution October 16, 2025
Cancer Walk this weekend
City Council Meeting Tonight at 6:00 pm
FYI
The St. Francis County Tax Collector’s Office would like to remind residents that the deadline to pay real and personal property taxes is Wednesday, October 15th.
The hours of operation for the Collector’s Office are Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will also be open on the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13th from 8:00 to 4:30.
All mailed payments should be sent to:
Sheriff & Collector Bobby May
P.O. Box 1817
Forrest City, AR. 72336
All mailed payments must be postmarked by October 15th to avoid penalty. Make your checks payable to SFC Tax Collector.
To pay online, go to taxpayment.countyservice.net and click on St. Francis County.
Again, the last day to pay is Wednesday October 15th.
The Collector’s Office will be closed Oct. 16-20 and will not accept any further payments until Oct. 21st.
The St. Francis County Tax Collector’s Office would like to remind residents that the deadline to pay real and personal property taxes is Wednesday, October 15th.
The hours of operation for the Collector’s Office are Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will also be open on the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13th from 8:00 to 4:30.
All mailed payments should be sent to:
Sheriff & Collector Bobby May
P.O. Box 1817
Forrest City, AR. 72336
All mailed payments must be postmarked by October 15th to avoid penalty. Make your checks payable to SFC Tax Collector.
To pay online, go to taxpayment.countyservice.net and click on St. Francis County.
Again, the last day to pay is Wednesday October 15th.
The Collector’s Office will be closed Oct. 16-20 and will not accept any further payments until Oct. 21st.
FYI
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style
FYI from the County Judge
St Francis County Judge Craig Jones announced this (Friday) morning that SFC Roads 130 and 137 West of Palestine are
closed today for pipe work. Judge Jones says that they are hopeful to have the roads back open at 2:30 and the appreciates
everyone's patience and understanding.
St Francis County Judge Craig Jones announced this (Friday) morning that SFC Roads 130 and 137 West of Palestine are
closed today for pipe work. Judge Jones says that they are hopeful to have the roads back open at 2:30 and the appreciates
everyone's patience and understanding.
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 a.m. and they need your help to make it a success.
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
The St. Francis County Circuit Clerk’s office will host a free record sealing clinic this Saturday (10/4) in partnership with Legal Aid of Arkansas.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City.
Individuals should bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them.
Registration can be completed online. For more information, visit arlegalaid.org or email Casey Copeland, ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City.
Individuals should bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them.
Registration can be completed online. For more information, visit arlegalaid.org or email Casey Copeland, ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness for Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer.
Domestic Violence Awareness: A reminder to stand with survivors, break the silence, and work together to create safe communities.
Breast Cancer Awareness: A call to support early detection, research, and hope for those fighting and surviving breast cancer.
This October, let’s wear purple and pink, spread knowledge, and show support for these causes that impact so many lives. Together, we can make a difference.
Domestic Violence Awareness: A reminder to stand with survivors, break the silence, and work together to create safe communities.
Breast Cancer Awareness: A call to support early detection, research, and hope for those fighting and surviving breast cancer.
This October, let’s wear purple and pink, spread knowledge, and show support for these causes that impact so many lives. Together, we can make a difference.
Hello October
We’re glad to see our citizens enjoying the free greens available at the Forrest City Complex!
A special thank you to Sarah Harris and Betty Harris for capturing and sharing these wonderful photos with us.
Just a friendly reminder: each person may take one small bag per day. Please, no garbage bags — let’s make sure there’s enough for everyone to enjoy!
The City of Forrest City is hosting a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — and we need YOUR help to make it a success!
We’re inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify our city.
✨ Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours!
✨ A chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause!
🧤 Supplies will be provided (while they last!) — first come, first served.
📞 For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315
📧 Or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
We’re inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify our city.
✨ Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours!
✨ A chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause!
🧤 Supplies will be provided (while they last!) — first come, first served.
📞 For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315
📧 Or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
🌱 Attention Forrest City Citizens! 🌱
Fresh greens are available for you to pick at the Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center! 🥬✨
✅ Each person may collect one small bag full per day. (No Garbage Bags)
✅ Please clip the greens instead of pulling them out of the ground, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Let’s all do our part to share fairly and keep this blessing going for the whole community! 💚
FYI
🌱 Gardening Workshop Success! 🌱
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, proudly hosted its first gardening workshop on Monday, September 22, 2025, led by Van Banks! 🌼
Participants learned:
✅ How to plant in-ground
✅ What, when, and where to plant
✅ Tips for raised beds and bucket gardens
This hands-on session gave our community valuable knowledge to grow their own food and live healthier lives. 🥕🍅
🗓️ Don’t miss out! A new gardening workshop will be held every month through May 2026.
Stay tuned for dates and details. Let’s keep growing, Forrest City!
📣 Delta Business Conference
Hosted by East Arkansas Enterprise Community, Inc.
Sponsored by USDA Rural Development
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Lunch served)
📍 Forrest City Civic Center
1335 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335
💡 Topics Include:
✅ Credit Recovery
✅ Business Accounting
✅ Securing Bank Loans
✅ Bankers Panel
👉 RSVP Today!
📞 (870) 630-2005
📧 EAEC@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Don’t miss this chance to network and grow your business! 🌟
#BusinessDevelopment #DeltaBusinessConference #USDA #ForrestCity #Entrepreneurs #Networking
FYI
--FCSD Homecoming Activities--
The Forrest City School District wants to remind all of Mustang Nation about the Homecoming Parade, which will kick-off Thursday (9/25) at 6 p.m.
Here’s the parade route:
• Start: Forrest City Civic Center
• Travel the designated route along Hwy 1
• End: Forrest City Junior High School Practice Field
Fans are encouraged to come out, line the streets, and show your Mustang Pride as the district celebrates tradition, school spirit and community.
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Also, the Forrest City High School Homecoming Tailgate event will be held Friday (9/26) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Donnie K. Willis Track and Field.
The event will feature:
--Free Music
--Free Drinks
--Free Food
--Free Mustang Spirit Gear
For information about participating in the tailgating event, contact Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464.
The Homecoming game will kick-off Friday night at 7 o’clock with the Mustangs taking on the Lonoke Jackrabbits.
--FCSD Homecoming Activities--
The Forrest City School District wants to remind all of Mustang Nation about the Homecoming Parade, which will kick-off Thursday (9/25) at 6 p.m.
Here’s the parade route:
• Start: Forrest City Civic Center
• Travel the designated route along Hwy 1
• End: Forrest City Junior High School Practice Field
Fans are encouraged to come out, line the streets, and show your Mustang Pride as the district celebrates tradition, school spirit and community.
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Also, the Forrest City High School Homecoming Tailgate event will be held Friday (9/26) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Donnie K. Willis Track and Field.
The event will feature:
--Free Music
--Free Drinks
--Free Food
--Free Mustang Spirit Gear
For information about participating in the tailgating event, contact Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464.
The Homecoming game will kick-off Friday night at 7 o’clock with the Mustangs taking on the Lonoke Jackrabbits.
Tri County Fair Underway
Organizers say this year’s Tri County Fair in Marvell could be the biggest and best that they’ve seen in a long time. (Helena World)
The fair kicks off tonight (Wednesday) with the Queen Pageant.
Thursday’s events include BINGO, Dog Show and Wrestling.
Friday is the Cornhole Tournament and Tractor Pull contest.
Saturday’s lineup includes the Little and Baby Pageants, Baking contest, Duck Calling contest, Bull riding and of course the Demolition Derby.
Those are just some of the main events. There’s so much more going on every day with activities beginning at 5 p.m. today through Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy all the rides, games, food and entertainment.
Organizers say this year’s Tri County Fair in Marvell could be the biggest and best that they’ve seen in a long time. (Helena World)
The fair kicks off tonight (Wednesday) with the Queen Pageant.
Thursday’s events include BINGO, Dog Show and Wrestling.
Friday is the Cornhole Tournament and Tractor Pull contest.
Saturday’s lineup includes the Little and Baby Pageants, Baking contest, Duck Calling contest, Bull riding and of course the Demolition Derby.
Those are just some of the main events. There’s so much more going on every day with activities beginning at 5 p.m. today through Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy all the rides, games, food and entertainment.
Trunk - N - Treat Event 2025
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a Trink - N - Treat event for the children in the community on the date of October 31, 2025. We are reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks. Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated...
Address 2510 S. Washington Forrest City, AR 72335
870-633-3667
Contacts: Jarvis Palmer/ Seccer Cole
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a Trink - N - Treat event for the children in the community on the date of October 31, 2025. We are reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks. Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated...
Address 2510 S. Washington Forrest City, AR 72335
870-633-3667
Contacts: Jarvis Palmer/ Seccer Cole
FREE Home Gardening Workshops in Forrest City! Today
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
