City of Forrest City

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FYI A Health & Wellness Community Expo will be held Friday (4/4) from 9-2 at the James Banks Gymnasium at Lee High School in Marianna. The event will feature screening mammograms for women age 40 and above. Please bring your driver’s license & insurance cards. Call 870-295-5225 for more information.

The 2025 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference will be held Thursday (4/3) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center. The conference is titled, “Revitalizing Rural Communities: Pathways to Business Growth and Success.” On-site participants will be served free breakfast and lunch. Register by calling 1-800-482-7641 or email, dharrison@arhdc.org.

City Council Meeting April 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM

Mayor Bryant will be presenting the State of the City this evening at 6:00 PM. Join us to hear about our community's progress, upcoming initiatives, and how we can continue to work together for a brighter future! Your voice matters, so let’s come together to stay informed and engaged. Hope to see you there

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, are now being accepted. Anyone wanting to apply must provide the following items: --A photo ID --Social Security card (household members aged 18 or older) --Social Security numbers (household members younger than age 18) --Copies of your most recent utility bills --Proof of income --Proof of residency The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment says LIHEAP only applies to residential applicants, not businesses. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30. For questions about the application process, contact your county’s organization. In St. Francis County, call the Crowley’s Ridge Development Council in Forrest City at 870-630-0193.

The City of Forrest City will conduct their spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 12th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Local residents are invited to join in for a day of giving back to Forrest City community as part of the annual Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign. Volunteers will meet at City Hall at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and limited quantity volunteer T-shirts. City officials are looking for high school and college students who need volunteer hours, as well as local churches and group organizations to come together and make this event a success. For more information, call City Hall at 870-633-1315 or email, shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com.

--The 2025 Eastern Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference will be held Thursday, April 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center. The conference is titled, “Revitalizing Rural Communities: Pathways to Business Growth and Success.” On-site participants will be served free breakfast and lunch. Register by calling 1-800-482-7641 or email, dharrison@arhdc.org.

SFC Issues Burn Ban The list of Arkansas counties under burn bans continues to grow. The latest to make the list was St. Francis County, which officially declared a burn ban at 9 o’clock this (Tuesday) morning. Statewide, 65 of Arkansas’ 75 counties were under burn bans this morning. That number also includes Phillips, Monroe, Cross and Woodruff counties in eastern Arkansas. The only counties in the region that were not under a burn ban as of this (Tuesday) morning were Lee and Crittenden counties in east Arkansas. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock says that dangerously dry conditions that contributed to the outbreak of dozens of wildfires across Arkansas last week are forecast to continue through this week. Weather officials say that over the past 30 days, parts of eastern Arkansas have seen 3.5 inches below average rainfall, while other parts of the state have seen between 2 and 3 inches below average. On average, the state expects to see 4.8 inches of rain in March. Experts say that “the lack of rainfall has caused drought conditions to pop up across the state.” Officials say that Arkansans should be careful with any activities that could lead to a fire, anything from a campfire, to parking a car in tall, dry grass or dragging chains.

FYI Good morning! Please be advised that a burn ban will be issued county-wide at 9 AM this morning, as per Judge Craig Jones. Stay safe and be sure to follow all local regulations.

FYI A Health & Wellness Community Expo will be held April 4th from 9-2 at the James Banks Gymnasium at Lee High School in Marianna. The event will feature screening mammograms for women age 40 and above. Please bring your driver’s license & insurance cards. Call 870-295-5225 for more information.

The Forrest City Public Library will host special Spring Break activities for students, March 25th and 27th starting both days at 10 a.m. Call 870-633-5646 for more information.

Today at the Forrest City Library starting at 4pm

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, are now being accepted. Anyone wanting to apply must provide the following items: --A photo ID --Social Security card (household members aged 18 or older) --Social Security numbers (household members younger than age 18) --Copies of your most recent utility bills --Proof of income --Proof of residency The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment says LIHEAP only applies to residential applicants, not businesses. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30. For questions about the application process, contact your county’s organization. In St. Francis County, call the Crowley’s Ridge Development Council in Forrest City at 870-630-0193.

If you're heading eastbound toward Memphis, traffic is still backed up. ARDOT is currently working on the St. Francis River Bridge, causing delays. Be prepared for some extra time on the road and drive safely!

If you're heading eastbound toward Memphis, be aware that traffic is backed up right now. No details yet on the cause but be prepared for delays and plan accordingly. Stay safe out there!

*****ATTENTION FORREST CITY RESIDENTS! ***** **Permit Requirements for Construction Projects ** If you are planning any construction or renovation project in Forrest City, please be advised that permits are required for ALL construction activities. This includes, but is not limited to: • New construction • Home renovations • Additions and alterations • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work • Demolition projects Ensuring you have the proper permits helps keep our city safe and ensures that all work is up to code. • It ensures construction is safe, up to code, and in compliance with local laws. • It helps protect property values and community safety. • It allows the city to maintain proper oversight on all building activities. Need help or have questions? Reach out to the City of Forrest City Building Department at [225 North Washington (870) 633-1315] Let’s work together to maintain a safe, well-regulated community for all!

🚨 City of Forrest City Nuisance Structure Condemnation List 🚨 The following properties have been added to the nuisance structure condemnation list: 620 South Division - Telaska Cochran (0700-00606-0000) 118 South McClendon - Eva Rollinson (0750-00132-0000) 403/405 McDaniel - Martha & Sammie Green (0755-00036-0000) 1138/1140 North Division - Elizabeth Bailey (0765-00008-0000) 500 Laughrun - James Moore (0708-00005-0000) We are actively working on adding more structures to the list. Your patience is appreciated as we continue this important work to improve our community. Thank you!

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