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Join us for a special Book Signing hosted by Glenn Allen!
🗓 Date: May 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Thomas Health and Wellness Center
Come meet the author, get your book signed, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating literature and community. Don’t miss it!
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Health Fair on July 12th at the Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and they’re looking for vendors, health professionals, and wellness organizations to help make this event a success. Th event would be a good fit for vendors who offer health screenings, fitness tips, healthy food options or wellness products. The city is also looking for passionate and energetic volunteers to lead Yoga, Chair Pilates, and Line Dance sessions during the Health Fair. If you or someone you know is certified or experienced in teaching these activities, contact City Hall at 870-633-1315.
FYI
The U of A Division of Ag Family & Consumer Sciences will hold their annual “Best Care” Training, May 3rd starting at 8 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center (Black Box Theater) at UA-EACC in Forrest City.
This is for child-care providers in St. Francis, Cross and Crittenden counties and will give attendees 10 free hours of face-to-face training, which will go toward their education credit.
Pre-registration is required by April 30th.
For more information, call Marla Lane at 870-261-1730.
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College is now accepting applications for the Paramedic Program.
The training program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to serve on the frontline of emergency care and offers:
--Cutting-edge curriculum
--Hands-on training
--Career opportunities across the state
No entrance exam is required. Applications are available at the Allied Health Building on the UA-EACC campus in Forrest City.
The application deadline is Friday, July 11th at 12-noon. The program starts August 18th.
For more information, email ybrown@eacc.edu or call (870)-633-4480, ext. 408.
The City of Forrest City is pleased to announce the construction of new restrooms at the Sports Complex, conveniently located by the fishing pond!
We’re committed to improving our community spaces, and this addition will make your visits to the park even more enjoyable for everyone.
Stay tuned for updates as the project moves forward—thank you for your continued support!
Tomorrow Night
We’ve officially broken ground on our future amphitheater at Forrest City Public Library
This project is more than bricks and mortar — it’s a shared dream, a commitment to connection, and a bold step into the next chapter of what makes our town so special.
Few things to remember for Prom!!!
** Safe Ride Reminder
"Got your ride planned for prom night?
Whether it's a parent, rideshare, or designated driver—make a plan, before the party.
No one should risk it.
** Red Flag Post" Red flag 🚩:
If someone offers you a ride and they’ve been drinking—even 'just one'—that’s your cue to say NOPE.
Call someone. Text someone. Stay safe.
**Emergency Contact Check-In
"Have you saved an emergency contact in your phone?
It takes 30 seconds and could save your life.
Prom night = fun, but safety first.
**Stay With Your Crew
"Rule of prom night: Stay with your group.
If one person leaves, the rest check in. No one left behind.
Watch out for each other and keep the memories happy. #SquadSafety #PromPromise"
**You Don’t Need It to Have Fun
"Real talk: You don’t need alcohol or drugs to have a good time at prom.
The best nights are the ones you actually remember.
#SoberAndStylish #PromPromise2025"
**What If…? Post
"What if your prom night took a turn because of one risky choice?
Let’s not find out. Choose safety. Choose smart. Choose the Prom Promise.
**Parents & Teens Together
"Parents & students: Start the convo early.
Talk about curfews, rides, parties, and expectations.
Communication = protection.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
The City of Forrest City would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone in the administrative field. Your hard work, dedication, and behind-the-scenes magic keep everything running smoothly.
A special shoutout to our incredible team at City Hall—thank you for making our office operate with ease and efficiency every single day. We couldn’t do it without you!
The U of A Division of Ag Family & Consumer Sciences will hold their annual “Best Care” Training, May 3rd starting at 8 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center (Black Box Theater) at UA-EACC in Forrest City.
This is for child-care providers in St. Francis, Cross and Crittenden counties and will give attendees 10 free hours of face-to-face training, which will go toward their education credit.
Pre-registration is required by April 30th.
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Health Fair on July 12th at the Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and they’re looking for vendors, health professionals, and wellness organizations to help make this event a success.
Th event would be a good fit for vendors who offer health screenings, fitness tips, healthy food options or wellness products.
The city is also looking for passionate and energetic volunteers to lead Yoga, Chair Pilates, and Line Dance sessions during the Health Fair.
If you or someone you know is certified or experienced in teaching these activities, contact City Hall at 870-633-1315.
The stage play “When No One is Listening” will be presented Saturday (4/26) at 6 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center. The Natasha Clay Hill Ovaflow Productions stage play is presented by the Rock Center’s First Judicial District SUCCESS program. Admission is free.
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.
An Arkansas Concealed Carry Course will be held Saturday (4/19) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UA-EACC campus in Forrest City. The fee for the course is $75 for a new permit or $55 for renewal.
Also, an Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Carry Course will be held Saturday (4/19) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the college. The fee is $100.
Both classes will be held in Classroom Building 1-107 and will be taught by certified handgun safety instructor, Buck Morris.
Participants must be 21 years of age, and an Arkansas resident.
Both courses meet state requirements. Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 to register.
--The PLUM Foundation will host a Community-Wide Youth Drug Prevention Easter Egg Hunt, Friday (4/18) from 12-2 p.m. at Nineveh Temple Church of God in Christ at 208 W. Broadway in Forrest City. The event will include games, prizes, food and a bouncy house. There will also be a potato sack race. The winner will receive a $50 gift card. You must register to participate in the race as spots are limited. To register, call 888-215-4513.
Silver Alert Issued
The West Memphis Police Department is asking locals to be on the lookout for a missing 78-year-old man who is diagnosed with dementia and suffers from high blood pressure. (Channel 5, Memphis)
The BOLO was upgraded to a statewide Silver Alert Wednesday (4/16), just two hours after the PD’s announcement.
Police say Jessie Lee was last seen sitting on the front porch of his home on North 8th Street last Thursday, April 10.
Lee is described as a black male, 5′8″, 158 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His photo can currently be seen on the Action News 5 website.
He was last seen wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants, a black ball cap and brown shoes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call West Memphis Police at 870-732-755
🌟 CALLING ALL FITNESS INSTRUCTORS! 🌟
We’re looking for passionate and energetic volunteers to lead Yoga, Chair Pilates, and Line Dance sessions during Forrest City’s 2nd Annual Community Health Fair!
🗓 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose & Wellness Center
If you or someone you know is certified or experienced in teaching these activities and would love to support community wellness, we’d love to have you on board!
💪 Help us inspire movement, promote healthy living, and make this event fun for all ages!
📩 Comment below or message us to get involved!
#ForrestCityHealthFair #CommunityWellness #VolunteerOpportunity #FitnessForAll