Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and join us for a day of giving back to our beautiful community!
City Hall (225 North Washington) to pick up limited quantity Volunteer T-shirts and supplies.
We 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!
Let’s all pitch in and make Forrest City shine brighter than ever!
Legal Aid will be at the Forrest City Public Library
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present the GRAMMY® award-winning group Kool & the Gang on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center.
Tickets are $49 and are on sale now.
Kool & the Gang has influenced the music of three generations, earning the group two GRAMMY® Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.
Tickets for Kool & the Gang’s performance are available online at EACC.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.
Kristi Wynne presents the annual “Raisin” Multiple Sclerosis Awareness event, coming up Saturday (3/15) from 2-5 p.m. at the Thomas Health & Wellness Center in Forrest City.
Today at that Forrest City Public Library at 4pm
Stop By!!!
Come have a free lunch and learn some helpful nutrition tips from yours truly!
Wednesday, March 12 at noon
Forrest City Medical Center
Set reminder that time will go forward Sunday set those clocks
Tonight
City Council Meeting Toady
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present the GRAMMY® award-winning group Kool & the Gang on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center.
Tickets are $49 and are on sale now.
Kool & the Gang has influenced the music of three generations, earning the group two GRAMMY® Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.
Tickets for Kool & the Gang’s performance are available online at EACC.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.
‼️ARKANSAS STATE POLICE ALERT‼️
ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT
MISSING FROM: Little Rock (Wakefield Area)
BRAEDEN RILEY, Age 10
Black Male / 4' 2" / 100 lbs. / Hair: Black / Eyes: Brown
Braeden was last seen wearing a red shirt, khaki pants and may be wearing an Army green jacket.
BRENDEN RILEY, Age 10
Black Male / 4' 2" / 100 lbs. / Hair: Black / Eyes: Brown
Brenden was last seen wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants.
BLAISE RILEY, Age 7
Black Male / 3' 6" / 60 lbs. / Hair: Black / Eyes: Brown
Blaise was last seen wearing a blue or red school shirt. He wears glasses.
The three brothers were last seen at their Windsor Road home at 8 a.m. March 1, 2025.
Anyone who sees Braeden, Brenden or Blaise or knows of their whereabouts should call 911 or contact the Little Rock Police Department at (501) 371-4829.
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The Forrest City School District Fine Arts Department presents, “A Black History Extravaganza”, tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr. High School Auditorium. The event will feature music from the Jr. & Sr. High bands, Choir and an Art Exhibit. Entry fee is $5, and $1 for students.
The PLUM Foundation announces that baby supplies and car seats will be given away, Saturday (3/1) from 12-2 p.m. at Nineveh Temple Church, 208 W. Broadway in Forrest City.
The U.S. Postal Service is looking for qualified applicants to deliver the mail. (Channel 8, Jonesboro)
The USPS will hold 11 job fairs at post offices throughout the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, to fill immediate vacancies for rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers.
Both positions pay $20.38 an hour.
The job fair locations include:
• Jonesboro Post Office, 2404 Race St.
• Little Rock Post Office, 600 E. Capitol Ave.
Those unable to attend can apply at www.usps.com/careers.
The City of Forrest City is hiring for a Finance Clerk! If you're looking for a rewarding career with the city, this is a great opportunity to join our team.
Position: Finance Clerk
Location: 225 North Washington
Community Yard Sale
Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, are now being accepted. (Channel 8, Jonesboro)
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 Forrest City Public Library is offering free tax preparation and filling services for area households with an Adjusted Gross Income of $67,000 or less.
Tax-related documents can be dropped off at the library, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Documents you’ll need to provide include a state-issued picture ID and Social Security cards for yourself and your spouse (if applicable), also all W-2’s & 1099’s, plus information on all other sources of income. A copy of your previous year tax return will also be helpful.
Your completed return will be ready within three days.
Call the library at 870-633-5646 for more informati
Forrest City High School is excited to present the Math Learning Institute, an opportunity for students to enhance their math skills in Algebra I and Geometry.
The goal is to make math engaging and accessible for everyone while providing the support students need to succeed.
Tutoring sessions led by the district’s dedicated teachers will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
An afternoon meal will be provided for all attendees.
For more information, call 870-633-1464 or email Donesha.Boyd@fcsd.grsc.k12.ar.us.
The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College Gallery in Forrest City presents, People and Things, an exhibition by artist Connie McCann of Maumelle, Arkansas.
An Arkansas native, Connie McCann has spent most of her life working as an artist and art teacher.
Her work usually features portraits and still life, and she uses oil paint and soft pastel when working with the human figure.
The exhibit will run through Friday, February 28th.
Daily hours for the UA-EACC Gallery are Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or as scheduled for special group tours. There is no charge for admission.
For more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 352 or visit the website at www.eacc.edu.