FYI
A USDA drive-thru food distribution will be held Thursday, March 19th at two locations in St. Francis County: Larry Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
One of the main topics of conversation in Forrest City lately has been the extremely unpleasant odor that is currently permeating, especially the downtown and southern parts of the city.
It’s been determined that the source of the smell is rotten cotton seed hulls out at the old Planter’s Oil Mill located at Davis and South Rosser streets in Forrest City.
Mr. Kendall Pettus, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Forrest City, explained to the Morning Show crew Wednesday (3/18) how the situation came about:
Pettus said that representative from the Mill’s parent company is due to be in Forrest City this week to evaluate the situation and organize the clean-up effort.
It’s been determined that the source of the smell is rotten cotton seed hulls out at the old Planter’s Oil Mill located at Davis and South Rosser streets in Forrest City.
Mr. Kendall Pettus, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Forrest City, explained to the Morning Show crew Wednesday (3/18) how the situation came about:
Pettus said that representative from the Mill’s parent company is due to be in Forrest City this week to evaluate the situation and organize the clean-up effort.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Forrest City will hold its City Council Meeting on:
🗓 April 14, 2026
🕠 5:30 P.M.
📍 City Hall
225 North Washington
Forrest City, AR
Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed on matters affecting our community. Your voice and participation matter!
🗓 April 14, 2026
🕠 5:30 P.M.
📍 City Hall
225 North Washington
Forrest City, AR
Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed on matters affecting our community. Your voice and participation matter!
The City of Forrest City wants to help you spread the word! If you have an upcoming event, program, or important community information you’d like to share, we invite you to submit it to be featured on the city’s website.
Please email your flyer and details to Shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
Let’s work together to keep our community informed, connected, and engaged. Whether it’s a local event, school activity, or community service, we want to help you reach more people!
Stay involved, stay informed, and continue making Forrest City a great place to live!
Please email your flyer and details to Shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
Let’s work together to keep our community informed, connected, and engaged. Whether it’s a local event, school activity, or community service, we want to help you reach more people!
Stay involved, stay informed, and continue making Forrest City a great place to live!
The City of Forrest City will host its 3rd Annual Health Fair on August 6th and is looking for healthcare vendors to participate.
The event is a great opportunity for healthcare providers, wellness organizations, and community resources to connect with residents, share important health information, and offer services that promote healthier living.
Any healthcare vendor that’s interested in participating should call City Hall at 870-633-1315 for more information on how to secure a spot.
The event is a great opportunity for healthcare providers, wellness organizations, and community resources to connect with residents, share important health information, and offer services that promote healthier living.
Any healthcare vendor that’s interested in participating should call City Hall at 870-633-1315 for more information on how to secure a spot.
The City of Forrest City will conduct their annual Community Clean-Up event on April 25th and is inviting community members to come out and help keep the city clean and beautiful.
Area high school or college students who are interested in earning volunteer service hours are encouraged to participate.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email, shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.gov.
Youth Photography Camp will be held March 23rd at the St. Francis County Extension Office and March 24th at the Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds in Forrest City.
The camp will be held both days from 1-3 p.m. and is geared toward youth ages 8-19.
To register, contact Desteni Tinzie at 870-261-1730 or email, dtinzie@uada.edu. Seating is limited.
The camp will be held both days from 1-3 p.m. and is geared toward youth ages 8-19.
To register, contact Desteni Tinzie at 870-261-1730 or email, dtinzie@uada.edu. Seating is limited.
The St. Francis County Cooperative Extension Office will sponsor a couple of youth oriented programs in Forrest City this month.
A Babysitting Basics class will be held March 25th and 26th from 12-4 p.m. in the Community Room at Woodruff Electric.
The class is for youth ages 10 and older who want to learn about safely caring for children.
The cost is $75 per student, which covers CPR and First Aid training. The fee will be paid to the instructor on the 2nd day of the class.
To register, contact Sarah Stone at 870-261-1730 or email, sastone@uada.edu. Spots are limited.
A Babysitting Basics class will be held March 25th and 26th from 12-4 p.m. in the Community Room at Woodruff Electric.
The class is for youth ages 10 and older who want to learn about safely caring for children.
The cost is $75 per student, which covers CPR and First Aid training. The fee will be paid to the instructor on the 2nd day of the class.
To register, contact Sarah Stone at 870-261-1730 or email, sastone@uada.edu. Spots are limited.
A USDA drive-thru food distribution will be held Thursday, March 19th at two locations in St. Francis County: Larry Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
Happy St. Patrick Day!!
Meet Sparkle
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Polly.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Sparkle is ready to find her forever home
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Polly.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Sparkle is ready to find her forever home
A USDA drive-thru food distribution will be held Thursday, March 19th at two locations in St. Francis County: Larry Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday (3/17) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
Important Events
Job Fair
The City of Forrest City in Conjunction with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting a workshop, Monday March 16, 2026, at 5:30pm on Growing a Garden, a raised garden or a tiny in ground garden in a space up to 3’x12’ feet. Mr. Van Banks and others will be presenting at the workshop.
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on March16 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
The Workshop will include Building a Metal Raised Garden, filled with compost and other materials used to start a garden. Seeds, compost, fertilizer, and other items will be given away along with a chance to win 8- metal raised gardens.
We encourage everyone to come- We think, We know it will be a great experience growing your own food. Come and learn how to grow a garden on March16 at 5:30p at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington.
For more information contact City Hall at 870-633-1315
Meet Polly
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Polly.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Polly is ready to find his forever home
The Forrest City Area Humane Society is now accepting adoption applications for this sweet girl.
A home visit is required to adopt Polly.
Appointments are required to meet her, so please reach out to schedule a visit.
Adoption Fee: $100
The adoption fee includes:
* Spay/Neuter
* Heartworm test (if of age)
* 5-way vaccine
* Rabies vaccine (if of age)
* Bordetella vaccine
* Basic deworming
* Microchip
Contact for Adoption:
Ruth Ann Vowan
ravfcahs@gmail.com
Polly is ready to find his forever home
The City of Forrest City will be hosting its 3rd Annual Health Fair on August 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and we are currently looking for healthcare vendors to help make this a successful and impactful event for our community.
This is a great opportunity for healthcare providers, wellness organizations, and community resources to connect with residents, share important health information, and offer services that promote healthier living.
If you are a healthcare vendor interested in participating, please reach out for more information on how to secure your spot.
Let’s work together to promote health, wellness, and community care in Forrest City!
This is a great opportunity for healthcare providers, wellness organizations, and community resources to connect with residents, share important health information, and offer services that promote healthier living.
If you are a healthcare vendor interested in participating, please reach out for more information on how to secure your spot.
Let’s work together to promote health, wellness, and community care in Forrest City!
