Friendly Reminder
Attention Forrest City School District
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Forrest City School District will have an early dismissal at 1:30 PM on February 18th.
The Central Office will close at 2:30 PM
Hello again, the recycling dumpster that used to be at Vaccaro’s has been brought back and is now located at the road department/solid waste department in Madison, Arkansas. The gates are open from 8:00 to 3:00 on weekdays. We close them on the weekends. If you have paper, plastic or cardboard recyclables please feel free to take them to Madison. No common trash please, there is an 8 yards dumpster east of the courthouse that you can use for trash. We will keep this recycling dumpster at Madison as long as it’s used and not abused. Thank you for you time.
From Craig Jones Office
Hello everyone, we have a problem with SFC 107. Second Creek has risen and it now covers the road. Please avoid this area if possible. If you live north of Second Creek take a northern route to get home and if you live south of the creek take a southern route home. The road department is out putting up signs now and hopefully we will have some drier weather so the water can recede and we can see if there was any damage done. The water is over the road so please remember, “turn around, don’t drown”. Thank you and I’ll let you know more when I know more.
Update He has been found safely
🚨 Missing Person Alert: Help Us Find Carlos Fields 🚨 The family of Carlos Fields is in desperate need of your assistance. Carlos has been missing, and we are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to please come forward. If you have seen Carlos or know anything that could help in locating him, please contact the Forrest City Police Department. Your help could make a difference!
The Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President’s Day and will resume normal business hours Tuesday, February 18th. We encourage all Monday’s route to place their garbage cart/carts out as normal.
Happy Holidays from The Entire Public Works Department
Happy Valentine’s Day from the City of Forrest City!
We hope your day is filled with love, joy, and special moments. In honor of the holiday, we’d love to see the people who make your heart smile! Drop a photo of you and your Valentine in the comment section below.
Let’s spread the love!
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Legal Aid of Arkansas Services at Forrest City Library
Southern Extreme Wrestling
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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.
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 information.
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.
School districts across Arkansas have until February 28 to apply to participate in the Farm to School Institute. (Arkansas News Service)
The yearlong program, through the department of agriculture, helps schools launch or expand their Farm to School programs.
Jessica Chapman, program coordinator with the state Department of Agriculture Farm to School Institute, said selected schools will bring a team to a summer retreat to devise a one-of-a-kind plan for their campus.
Each team will be paired with a coach and receive $1,000 to implement its plan.
Nearly 85% of schools in Arkansas are participating in at least one Farm to School activity. All schools can apply to be part of the institute.
Arkansas is one of only 16 states nationwide to offer the institute. Fifteen teams will be selected to participate.
The application is available at ARfarmtoschool.org.
St. Francis County Food Distribution
Final day for basketball registration
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Exciting news! The truck stop at I-40 and Hwy 1 bypass is progressing at a fast pace and is on track to open in late August. Stay tuned for more updates
Today, City Hall is showing its support for heart health by wearing red to raise awareness for World Heart Day! It’s a powerful reminder that our community cares about heart health and the importance of living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Let’s all take a moment to prioritize our hearts—whether through exercise, a balanced diet, or regular check-ups. Every step we take towards a healthy heart makes a difference.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in and helped spread awareness! Let’s keep the momentum going, because healthy hearts = healthy communities.
Today, we take a moment to focus on one of the most important organs in our bodies – our hearts! Let's remind ourselves of the importance of heart health, not just today but every day. Whether it’s eating a balanced diet, staying active, reducing stress, or getting regular check-ups, every small step counts towards a stronger, healthier heart.
Let’s come together to raise awareness and inspire each other to live heart-healthy lives.
