Did You Know?
The city now has its very own app to help you stay in the know!
You can download it right now from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. With the app, you’ll get instant updates on city events, news, alerts, and more — all in one place.
Don’t miss out on what’s happening around town — download the app today and stay connected!
The city now has its very own app to help you stay in the know!
You can download it right now from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. With the app, you’ll get instant updates on city events, news, alerts, and more — all in one place.
Don’t miss out on what’s happening around town — download the app today and stay connected!
FYI
Forrest City School District Public Schools Open House Schedule
Forrest City School District Public Schools Open House Schedule
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.
FYI
First-time incoming students at the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College are required to attend the 2025 New Student Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. on UA-EACC’s campus in Forrest City.
Hours for Orientation will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center.
Students will have the opportunity to meet UA-EACC instructors, personnel, and learn more about college resources, programs, and services.
Topics covered will include financial aid, advising, how to log in to the myEACC student portal, student email, Blackboard, student activities and other general campus information.
New students should register for Orientation online by visiting EACC.edu. Just click on myEACC link at the top of the website and then select the “New Student Orientation” image to complete the online form.
Advising and registration services for students will be available before and after the Orientation session. Parents and/or guardians are invited to attend with new students.
For more information, visit EACC.edu, call 870-633-4480, ext. 200 or email jstegall@eacc.edu.
First-time incoming students at the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College are required to attend the 2025 New Student Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. on UA-EACC’s campus in Forrest City.
Hours for Orientation will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center.
Students will have the opportunity to meet UA-EACC instructors, personnel, and learn more about college resources, programs, and services.
Topics covered will include financial aid, advising, how to log in to the myEACC student portal, student email, Blackboard, student activities and other general campus information.
New students should register for Orientation online by visiting EACC.edu. Just click on myEACC link at the top of the website and then select the “New Student Orientation” image to complete the online form.
Advising and registration services for students will be available before and after the Orientation session. Parents and/or guardians are invited to attend with new students.
For more information, visit EACC.edu, call 870-633-4480, ext. 200 or email jstegall@eacc.edu.
🎣 FREE Youth Fishing Event! 🐟
📅 This Saturday – July 26, 2025
📍 Forrest City Sports Complex
🗺️ 2510 South Washington, Forrest City, AR
Bring the kids out for a fun, family-friendly fishing morning!
🧒 Ages: 3–15
🕣 Registration starts at 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🏆 Awards given at 11:00 AM
Whether they're new to fishing or already little pros, this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make some memories.
Don’t forget your fishing gear!
See you there!
📅 This Saturday – July 26, 2025
📍 Forrest City Sports Complex
🗺️ 2510 South Washington, Forrest City, AR
Bring the kids out for a fun, family-friendly fishing morning!
🧒 Ages: 3–15
🕣 Registration starts at 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🏆 Awards given at 11:00 AM
Whether they're new to fishing or already little pros, this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make some memories.
Don’t forget your fishing gear!
See you there!
The I-40 and Hwy 1 bypass project is moving along quickly
Here are a few photos showing the progress—from the early stages to where things stand now.
The truck stop is still on schedule to open in late August, so stay tuned
Here are a few photos showing the progress—from the early stages to where things stand now.
The truck stop is still on schedule to open in late August, so stay tuned
Forrest City Public School District
🎣 FREE Youth Fishing Event! 🐟
📅 This Saturday – July 26, 2025
📍 Forrest City Sports Complex
🗺️ 2510 South Washington, Forrest City, AR
Bring the kids out for a fun, family-friendly fishing morning!
🧒 Ages: 3–15
🕣 Registration starts at 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🏆 Awards given at 11:00 AM
Whether they're new to fishing or already little pros, this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make some memories.
Don’t forget your fishing gear!
See you there!
📅 This Saturday – July 26, 2025
📍 Forrest City Sports Complex
🗺️ 2510 South Washington, Forrest City, AR
Bring the kids out for a fun, family-friendly fishing morning!
🧒 Ages: 3–15
🕣 Registration starts at 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
🏆 Awards given at 11:00 AM
Whether they're new to fishing or already little pros, this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make some memories.
Don’t forget your fishing gear!
See you there!
Roper’s Outdoors will hold a youth fishing rodeo this Saturday (7/26) at the Forrest City Sports Complex pond.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m, with the fishing rodeo from 9-11 a.m.
Prizes for the most catfish and the largest catch will be awarded.
The pond will be fully stocked with catfish for the event.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m, with the fishing rodeo from 9-11 a.m.
Prizes for the most catfish and the largest catch will be awarded.
The pond will be fully stocked with catfish for the event.
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.
FYI
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
