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!
All children in the area are invited to a special Children’s Story Time, Monday (9/22) at 4:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Public Library.
FREE Home Gardening Workshops in Forrest City!
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!
City Council Meeting this evening starting at 6pm
The heavy lifting has started at Walmart in Forrest City. Crews have begun removing the top several inches of asphalt from the parking lot in order to prepare it for complete resurfacing. This project is projected to come in at just under $2million when complete. Citizens use caution when in the area. There are heavy trucks entering and exiting on Deadrick Road as well as numerous pieces of heavy equipment on the lot. Be cautious and courteous as the traffic flows are redirected during this project. Thank you, Kendall Pettus, Code Enforcement Officer
UAEACC Course Offering
UA-EACC will hold a ServSafe Manager Certification Course on Monday, September 22nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Wynne campus.
This one-day course is designed to provide professionals with critical knowledge and skills about food safety and sanitation.
Concepts covered in this practical training include:
•The dangers of food-borne illness: how to prevent it and the keys to keeping food safe during all stages of receiving, food storage, preparation and serving, and cooling and reheating.
•All aspects of appropriate cleaning and sanitation as well as pest management.
•Effective methods of training employees to understand and follow safe food protocols.
To register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 or email rjordan@eacc.edu.
USDA Food Distribution
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host multiple USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 18th at the following locations and times:
--Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County. USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the distribution or for questions concerning eligibility, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host multiple USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, September 18th at the following locations and times:
--Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m.
--Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County. USDA foods are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the distribution or for questions concerning eligibility, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870-932-3663.
CITY OF FORREST CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: September 16, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes Approval - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025
E. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Two Minutes
• Lisa Douglas – Mini Storage (ABC School)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Silicon Ranch – Variance Request
• Zoning Variance for Commercial Business in R-2 (mini storage)
• 3rd Reading Ordinance to Reduce Incidents of False Alarms Which Cause the Forrest City Fire And/Or Police to be Dispatched Repealing Any Ordinances in Conflict; Declaring an Emergency
• 3rd Reading An Ordinance Establishing the Forrest City Fire Department as Jurisdiction for the Forrest City District Court: And Declaring an Emergency
• Resolution for the Expenditure of Funds to Repair and Fix Water Department Sewer
H. NEW BUSINESS
• Tax Rate Milage
General Fund Bills
Street Fund Bills
Solid Waste Fund Bills
City Water Bills
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor’s Update
J. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: September 16, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes Approval - Regular Meeting September 2, 2025
E. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Two Minutes
• Lisa Douglas – Mini Storage (ABC School)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Silicon Ranch – Variance Request
• Zoning Variance for Commercial Business in R-2 (mini storage)
• 3rd Reading Ordinance to Reduce Incidents of False Alarms Which Cause the Forrest City Fire And/Or Police to be Dispatched Repealing Any Ordinances in Conflict; Declaring an Emergency
• 3rd Reading An Ordinance Establishing the Forrest City Fire Department as Jurisdiction for the Forrest City District Court: And Declaring an Emergency
• Resolution for the Expenditure of Funds to Repair and Fix Water Department Sewer
H. NEW BUSINESS
• Tax Rate Milage
General Fund Bills
Street Fund Bills
Solid Waste Fund Bills
City Water Bills
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Mayor’s Update
J. ADJOURNMENT
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City has announced two shows in their upcoming School Series for the 2025-26 Fine Arts Center performance season.
--The show, Dino-Light, will be Thursday, November 6th at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. This unique entertainment event by Lightwire Theater utilizes light, technology and music to tell a captivating original story, in which a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised by audiences all over the world for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
--A performance of the Cat Kid Comic Club will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. The show is based on the popular Cat Kid Comic Club book series and showcases characters, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog, who start an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
All shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 per person. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make reservations, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.
--The show, Dino-Light, will be Thursday, November 6th at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. This unique entertainment event by Lightwire Theater utilizes light, technology and music to tell a captivating original story, in which a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised by audiences all over the world for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
--A performance of the Cat Kid Comic Club will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. The show is based on the popular Cat Kid Comic Club book series and showcases characters, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog, who start an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
All shows last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 per person. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make reservations, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College has announced that their next CNA class starts October 7th and runs through November 20th.
Classes will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Allied Health Center on the Forrest City campus.
Students must complete an UA-EACC application and the Accuplacer before applying.
Applications for the class must be submitted in person with Mrs. Amy Pettus or Mrs. Yanna Brown.
The application deadline is October 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at which point all required documents will be due.
For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 408 or email apettus@eacc.edu.
Classes will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Allied Health Center on the Forrest City campus.
Students must complete an UA-EACC application and the Accuplacer before applying.
Applications for the class must be submitted in person with Mrs. Amy Pettus or Mrs. Yanna Brown.
The application deadline is October 2nd at 4:30 p.m. at which point all required documents will be due.
For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 408 or email apettus@eacc.edu.
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Forrest City High School will host their annual College Night, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
Forrest City High School will host their annual College Night, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.
School officials say this exciting event will feature over 20 college, university and military representatives who will share information and answer questions about future opportunities.
The event is open to all Forrest City High School students, parents, guardians, and caregivers. Students in 11th- and 12th-grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Ms. Abbie Robinson or the High School Counselor’s Office at 870-633-1464.
The Little Rock VA Regional Office will hold their next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, September 25th from 4-6 p.m.
During the clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock office who will be available to answer questions about existing VA benefits claims and to assist with filing new claims.
To reserve a time slot, Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by close of business on September 24th.
VA Regional Offices also provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents.
Services include disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage and home loan guaranty.
UA-EACC Kids on Campus Gymnastics starts Tuesday (9/9) in Forrest City and Wynne. Spots are limited. Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 to register.
The Interstate 55 bridge at West Memphis will start daily lane closures today (Monday) that will last almost a month. (Channel 3, Memphis)
The lane closures are being done to allow the Arkansas Department of Transportation to conduct a bridge inspection.
Daily lane closures will be a part of that inspection, starting with the southbound lanes, which will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once that side is finished, they will move to the northbound lanes. The inspection is slated to last through October 2.
The lane closures are being done to allow the Arkansas Department of Transportation to conduct a bridge inspection.
Daily lane closures will be a part of that inspection, starting with the southbound lanes, which will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once that side is finished, they will move to the northbound lanes. The inspection is slated to last through October 2.
🚧 Walmart Parking Lot Overlay Project Begins Sunday Night! 🚧
Starting Sunday night, the long-awaited Walmart parking lot overlay project is set to begin — weather and conditions permitting.
This will be a major construction effort, involving the removal of upwards of 800 truckloads of material. As a result, you can expect increased truck traffic in the area over the coming days.
We ask all citizens to remain patient and positive as this important project moves forward. Once completed, it will greatly improve accessibility, safety, and appearance for everyone who visits.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
Starting Sunday night, the long-awaited Walmart parking lot overlay project is set to begin — weather and conditions permitting.
This will be a major construction effort, involving the removal of upwards of 800 truckloads of material. As a result, you can expect increased truck traffic in the area over the coming days.
We ask all citizens to remain patient and positive as this important project moves forward. Once completed, it will greatly improve accessibility, safety, and appearance for everyone who visits.
Thank you for your cooperation and support
Southern Wrestling
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