A semi-truck is currently on fire on 233 Westbound. All westbound traffic will be re-routed through the bypass. Please avoid the area if possible and follow detour signs for safety. Stay tuned for updates!
A USDA Food Distribution will be held Thursday (1/16) from 8-10 a.m. at three locations in St. Francis County: Larry Bryant Multipurpose Center in Forrest City, Palestine City Hall and Wheatley City Hall.
The St. Francis County Food Pantry will be closed today (Wednesday) and will reopen Friday during regular hours from 8-10 a.m. The purpose of the closure is to give the Food Pantry time to restock their shelves in order to better serve the community.
🏀 Forrest City Recreation League Basketball Registration 🏀
It's time to sign up for the 2025 Basketball season! League registration is open from January 13, 2025, to February 13, 2025, for boys and girls ages 7-16.
Cost: $20
Registration Deadline: February 13, 2025
For more information or to register, contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at 870-633-3667.
Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the action! Let's ball!
USDA Food Distribution Thursday January 16, 2025
8 am- 10am or until food runs out
East Arkansas Community College will present the award-winning band Lonestar on Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale.
Lonestar is no stranger to chart-topping hits. Over the course of their 30 plus years together, the band has sold more than 10.5 million records and scored 10 No. 1 singles including "Amazed," - spending eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart, becoming a huge crossover hit, and climbing to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
Tickets for Lonestar’s performance are $49 and are available online at EACC.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.
VA Virtual Clinic
The Little Rock VA will hold a Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on Thursday, January 23rd from 4-6 p.m.
During the clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist with specific questions regarding claims for VA benefits.
To reserve a time slot, Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by close of business on Wednesday, January 22nd.
VA Regional Offices provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents.
This includes disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage, and home loan guaranties.
For more information about VA benefits, visit www.va.gov.
The City of Forrest City is making two warming centers available for those needing a place to escape the extremely cold temperatures this week.
The Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and the Forrest City Civic Center will be available as warming centers today Friday.
The Multipurpose Center will be available for shelter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Forrest City Civic Center will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1.10.25 Closings
School Closings
Brinkley
Clarendon
EACC
Forrest City
Lee Academy
Palestine-Wheatley
Wynne
Government Closings
Forrest City, City Hall
SFC Courthouse
County trash pickup for Friday, delayed until Monday
SFC Health Dept
Wynne City Hall
Cross County Courthouse
Lee County Health Unit
Business Closings & Schedules
FNBEA branches will be open from 9:30 until 2:30 on Friday
The North Washington branch will be open Saturday from 9am-1PM
Armor Bank -Marianna branch Open 9:30 -2:30
All Armor Bank branches Open 10:00am to 2:00pm
SFC Food Pantry
Forrest City Family Pharmacy
East Arkansas Video Local Offices
Express Cleaners
Farm Credit Offices
H&R Block in Forrest City
Walker Insurance
Antique Rose
Fenter Physical Therapy
Broadway Cinema
Vaccaro Lumber Company is closing at 1:00 pm today, Friday, January 10th.
They will be closed tomorrow, Saturday the 11th, and will reopen on Monday
at normal time of 7:00 am.
Due to inclement weather, City Hall and all other nonessential offices will be closed this Friday.
Please stay safe and take necessary precautions. For updates and more information, follow our page or visit our website.
Stay warm and safe!
The following schools have announced closures and Early Dismissals:
Forrest City School District - All AFTER SCHOOL programs have been cancelled for January 9th.
Clarendon School District - Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. January 9th and closed Friday January 10th.
Brinkley School District - Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. January 9th and closed Friday, January 10th.
Palestine Wheatley School - After school tutoring for Thursday, January 9th has been cancelled.
Afterschool Feeding Program
Press Release from Code Enforcement Officer Kendall Pettus
The City of Forrest City is making two warming centers available for those needing a place to escape the extremely cold temperatures this week.
The Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and the Forrest City Civic Center will be available as warming centers today (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday.
The Multipurpose Center will be available for shelter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Forrest City Civic Center will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Call City Hall at 870-633-1315 for more information.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday January 07, 2025
at 6:00 pm
Winter Driving Tips
Warm Coats & Commodities available today.
Commodity Pickup Today at St. Francis County CARE Center!
🗓️ When: Monday - Wednesday
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We also have emergency coats available for both men and women to help keep you warm this season. 🧥❄️( 9:30 -2:00) while they last.
📍 Location: 302 N. Rosser, Forrest City, AR
📞 Contact Us: 870-633-2273
Stop by and see us – we're here to help! 🍎❤️
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Tuesday Night City Council Meeting Agenda
January 07, 2025
at 6:00 P.M
USDA Food Distribution
The City of Forrest City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
6:00
