The 2nd workshop will be Monday October 13, 2025 @5:00pm at the Larry S. Bryant Health
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment
Kiwanis Club of Forrest City
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
The 2nd workshop will be Monday October 13, 2025 @5:00pm at the Larry S. Bryant Health
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment.
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment.
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! 🌟
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