FEMA has a few reminders for area residents who are applying for disaster assistance.
After residents apply for assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or for more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers.
Officials say its’ important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of a homeowner’s or renter’s application.
Be advised, there is no charge for an inspection. The inspector will have a FEMA photo ID and your application number.
Also, FEMA representatives never ask for money. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, but you aren’t sure, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity.
Area residents in St. Francis and Crittenden counties who suffered losses from serve storms in April can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the April storms is Tuesday, July 22.
There are several ways to apply. Go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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The Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna will be distributing free summer food boxes every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through July 22nd.
This is a drive-thru pickup located behind the clinic.
The Summer Feeding Program is open to households with school-age children, helping provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Food Bank.
The Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna will be distributing free summer food boxes every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through July 22nd.
This is a drive-thru pickup located behind the clinic.
The Summer Feeding Program is open to households with school-age children, helping provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Food Bank.
The Forrest City Public Library will present, “Blues at the Library”, Wednesday (7/23) at 10 a.m., featuring bluesman Terry “Big T” Williams. The event is for kids ages 6-13 and will introduce them to the art of the blues with a short performance, followed by hands-on guitar lessons. Guitars and all materials will be provided.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will shut down several interstate off-ramps this week to make sure everyone is going in the right direction. (Channel 8, Jonesboro)
Beginning Tuesday night (7/22), the highway department will close the following off-ramps on Interstate 40 to test its wrong-way detection systems:
--Westbound, Exit 243 (Forrest City Rest Area)
--Westbound, Exit 247 (Widener Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 256 (Parkin Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 260 (Shell Lake Exit)
--Eastbound, Exit 265 (St. Francis/Crittenden Co. line)
--Eastbound, Exit 271 (Lehi Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 271
The closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly starting Tuesday night (7/22) and ending Friday morning (7/25).
Beginning Tuesday night (7/22), the highway department will close the following off-ramps on Interstate 40 to test its wrong-way detection systems:
--Westbound, Exit 243 (Forrest City Rest Area)
--Westbound, Exit 247 (Widener Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 256 (Parkin Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 260 (Shell Lake Exit)
--Eastbound, Exit 265 (St. Francis/Crittenden Co. line)
--Eastbound, Exit 271 (Lehi Exit)
--Westbound, Exit 271
The closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly starting Tuesday night (7/22) and ending Friday morning (7/25).
Legal Aid Services at Forrest City Public
This morning, the Forrest City Fire Department proudly held a Push-In Ceremony — a time-honored fire service tradition — as we welcomed our newest fire apparatus into service!
Our firefighters, city leaders, and community members gathered to "push in" the new truck, symbolizing the dedication, teamwork, and readiness that define our department.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support this special moment. We’re excited to continue serving Forrest City with improved equipment and the same unwavering commitment to safety.
Our firefighters, city leaders, and community members gathered to "push in" the new truck, symbolizing the dedication, teamwork, and readiness that define our department.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support this special moment. We’re excited to continue serving Forrest City with improved equipment and the same unwavering commitment to safety.
The City of Forrest City, in partnership with M & T Paving and Super Duty Cleaners, recently completed a major upgrade to the parking areas at the Forrest City Complex and Beale Street!
Fresh striping for safer, more efficient parking
Durable sealcoating to extend pavement life
Clean, professional finish that improves curb appeal
We're proud to invest in the upkeep and appearance of our community spaces — and even prouder to work with local businesses that deliver top-quality results.
Fresh striping for safer, more efficient parking
Durable sealcoating to extend pavement life
Clean, professional finish that improves curb appeal
We're proud to invest in the upkeep and appearance of our community spaces — and even prouder to work with local businesses that deliver top-quality results.
Today!!!
Forrest City Public Library
The Forrest City School District’s Back to School Fair is set for Saturday, August 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dwight Lofton Mustang Arena.
The event will feature FREE food & school supplies, music, fun and helpful resources.
School supply donations are needed.
The district is calling on all Forrest City businesses, churches, sororities, fraternities, civic and social clubs to come out and show their support, and to donate to help students start the year strong.
For any questions or if you want to get involved, Contact LaSandra Ward-Bean at 870-581-7034.
The event will feature FREE food & school supplies, music, fun and helpful resources.
School supply donations are needed.
The district is calling on all Forrest City businesses, churches, sororities, fraternities, civic and social clubs to come out and show their support, and to donate to help students start the year strong.
For any questions or if you want to get involved, Contact LaSandra Ward-Bean at 870-581-7034.
USDA Food Distribution
The Forrest City Fire Department invites the public to Fire Station #1 at 300 Garland St. Thursday (7/17) at 11 a.m. for their “push in” ceremony. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to look through the department’s new fire engines and see what they’re working with now.
The State of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will open a new office over a three-day period in Forrest City this week.
The office will be available to help homeowners and renters affected by severe storms storms, tornadoes and flooding on March 14-15 and during the month of April.
The office will be located inside the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City and will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (July 14-16), each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The office will be available to help homeowners and renters affected by severe storms storms, tornadoes and flooding on March 14-15 and during the month of April.
The office will be located inside the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City and will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (July 14-16), each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🔬Calling All Future Healthcare Heroes!
Are you a high school 10th or 11th grader dreaming of a career in the medical field? Join our Medical Professions Course where you will learn medical terminology, basic patient care skills, career pathways in healthcare & build a strong foundation for your future in medicine. Start building your path toward nursing, CNA, phlebotomy, and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to jump-start your future in healthcare! 💉🧬
Are you a high school 10th or 11th grader dreaming of a career in the medical field? Join our Medical Professions Course where you will learn medical terminology, basic patient care skills, career pathways in healthcare & build a strong foundation for your future in medicine. Start building your path toward nursing, CNA, phlebotomy, and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to jump-start your future in healthcare! 💉🧬
City Council Meeting July 15, 2025 at 6 PM
Crochet Class this evening at Forrest City Public Library
Library Board Meeting (Open to Public)
The Forrest City Public Library has a part-time “Library Shelver” position open.
The job pays $12.50 per hour and applicants must be at least 16-years of age.
The position is for a maximum of 19 hours per week, with the shift starting at 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, plus Saturdays if needed.
The primary duties include shelving all library materials and working the circulation desk.
Other duties include checking materials in/out, assisting library users with public computers, answering simple reference questions, copying and faxing.
Applicants must have excellent communication and public service skills, plus a basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word is required.
Applications are being accepted at the library or at Arkansas Workforce in Forrest City through July 18th at 4 p.m.
The job pays $12.50 per hour and applicants must be at least 16-years of age.
The position is for a maximum of 19 hours per week, with the shift starting at 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, plus Saturdays if needed.
The primary duties include shelving all library materials and working the circulation desk.
Other duties include checking materials in/out, assisting library users with public computers, answering simple reference questions, copying and faxing.
Applicants must have excellent communication and public service skills, plus a basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word is required.
Applications are being accepted at the library or at Arkansas Workforce in Forrest City through July 18th at 4 p.m.
St. Francis County will no longer accept construction material at its facility in Madison. (Wynne Progress)
According to St. Francis County Judge Craig Jones, the county previously accepted those materials in Madison and would transport them to a landfill.
He says however, that the cost to dispose of construction materials has become too costly.
Jones said the county will still accept household items such as couches, refrigerators and more.
However, building materials will now have to be taken to the landfill in either West Memphis or Helena-West Helena for disposal
According to St. Francis County Judge Craig Jones, the county previously accepted those materials in Madison and would transport them to a landfill.
He says however, that the cost to dispose of construction materials has become too costly.
Jones said the county will still accept household items such as couches, refrigerators and more.
However, building materials will now have to be taken to the landfill in either West Memphis or Helena-West Helena for disposal
Everyone come out and join us for our push in ceremony. You’re welcome to look through our new fire engines and see what we are working with now. Thanks again to everyone who has helped us get these new fire engines.
