FYI from the County Judge
St Francis County Judge Craig Jones announced this (Friday) morning that SFC Roads 130 and 137 West of Palestine are
closed today for pipe work. Judge Jones says that they are hopeful to have the roads back open at 2:30 and the appreciates
everyone's patience and understanding.
St Francis County Judge Craig Jones announced this (Friday) morning that SFC Roads 130 and 137 West of Palestine are
closed today for pipe work. Judge Jones says that they are hopeful to have the roads back open at 2:30 and the appreciates
everyone's patience and understanding.
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 a.m. and they need your help to make it a success.
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
The St. Francis County Circuit Clerk’s office will host a free record sealing clinic this Saturday (10/4) in partnership with Legal Aid of Arkansas.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City.
Individuals should bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them.
Registration can be completed online. For more information, visit arlegalaid.org or email Casey Copeland, ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose Center in Forrest City.
Individuals should bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them.
Registration can be completed online. For more information, visit arlegalaid.org or email Casey Copeland, ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
The month of October is dedicated to raising awareness for Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer.
Domestic Violence Awareness: A reminder to stand with survivors, break the silence, and work together to create safe communities.
Breast Cancer Awareness: A call to support early detection, research, and hope for those fighting and surviving breast cancer.
This October, let’s wear purple and pink, spread knowledge, and show support for these causes that impact so many lives. Together, we can make a difference.
Domestic Violence Awareness: A reminder to stand with survivors, break the silence, and work together to create safe communities.
Breast Cancer Awareness: A call to support early detection, research, and hope for those fighting and surviving breast cancer.
This October, let’s wear purple and pink, spread knowledge, and show support for these causes that impact so many lives. Together, we can make a difference.
Hello October
We’re glad to see our citizens enjoying the free greens available at the Forrest City Complex!
A special thank you to Sarah Harris and Betty Harris for capturing and sharing these wonderful photos with us.
Just a friendly reminder: each person may take one small bag per day. Please, no garbage bags — let’s make sure there’s enough for everyone to enjoy!
The City of Forrest City is hosting a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — and we need YOUR help to make it a success!
We’re inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify our city.
✨ Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours!
✨ A chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause!
🧤 Supplies will be provided (while they last!) — first come, first served.
📞 For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315
📧 Or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
We’re inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify our city.
✨ Great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours!
✨ A chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause!
🧤 Supplies will be provided (while they last!) — first come, first served.
📞 For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315
📧 Or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
🌱 Attention Forrest City Citizens! 🌱
Fresh greens are available for you to pick at the Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center! 🥬✨
✅ Each person may collect one small bag full per day. (No Garbage Bags)
✅ Please clip the greens instead of pulling them out of the ground, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Let’s all do our part to share fairly and keep this blessing going for the whole community! 💚
FYI
🌱 Gardening Workshop Success! 🌱
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, proudly hosted its first gardening workshop on Monday, September 22, 2025, led by Van Banks! 🌼
Participants learned:
✅ How to plant in-ground
✅ What, when, and where to plant
✅ Tips for raised beds and bucket gardens
This hands-on session gave our community valuable knowledge to grow their own food and live healthier lives. 🥕🍅
🗓️ Don’t miss out! A new gardening workshop will be held every month through May 2026.
Stay tuned for dates and details. Let’s keep growing, Forrest City!
📣 Delta Business Conference
Hosted by East Arkansas Enterprise Community, Inc.
Sponsored by USDA Rural Development
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Lunch served)
📍 Forrest City Civic Center
1335 N Washington St, Forrest City, AR 72335
💡 Topics Include:
✅ Credit Recovery
✅ Business Accounting
✅ Securing Bank Loans
✅ Bankers Panel
👉 RSVP Today!
📞 (870) 630-2005
📧 EAEC@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Don’t miss this chance to network and grow your business! 🌟
#BusinessDevelopment #DeltaBusinessConference #USDA #ForrestCity #Entrepreneurs #Networking
FYI
--FCSD Homecoming Activities--
The Forrest City School District wants to remind all of Mustang Nation about the Homecoming Parade, which will kick-off Thursday (9/25) at 6 p.m.
Here’s the parade route:
• Start: Forrest City Civic Center
• Travel the designated route along Hwy 1
• End: Forrest City Junior High School Practice Field
Fans are encouraged to come out, line the streets, and show your Mustang Pride as the district celebrates tradition, school spirit and community.
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Also, the Forrest City High School Homecoming Tailgate event will be held Friday (9/26) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Donnie K. Willis Track and Field.
The event will feature:
--Free Music
--Free Drinks
--Free Food
--Free Mustang Spirit Gear
For information about participating in the tailgating event, contact Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464.
The Homecoming game will kick-off Friday night at 7 o’clock with the Mustangs taking on the Lonoke Jackrabbits.
--FCSD Homecoming Activities--
The Forrest City School District wants to remind all of Mustang Nation about the Homecoming Parade, which will kick-off Thursday (9/25) at 6 p.m.
Here’s the parade route:
• Start: Forrest City Civic Center
• Travel the designated route along Hwy 1
• End: Forrest City Junior High School Practice Field
Fans are encouraged to come out, line the streets, and show your Mustang Pride as the district celebrates tradition, school spirit and community.
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Also, the Forrest City High School Homecoming Tailgate event will be held Friday (9/26) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Donnie K. Willis Track and Field.
The event will feature:
--Free Music
--Free Drinks
--Free Food
--Free Mustang Spirit Gear
For information about participating in the tailgating event, contact Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464.
The Homecoming game will kick-off Friday night at 7 o’clock with the Mustangs taking on the Lonoke Jackrabbits.
Tri County Fair Underway
Organizers say this year’s Tri County Fair in Marvell could be the biggest and best that they’ve seen in a long time. (Helena World)
The fair kicks off tonight (Wednesday) with the Queen Pageant.
Thursday’s events include BINGO, Dog Show and Wrestling.
Friday is the Cornhole Tournament and Tractor Pull contest.
Saturday’s lineup includes the Little and Baby Pageants, Baking contest, Duck Calling contest, Bull riding and of course the Demolition Derby.
Those are just some of the main events. There’s so much more going on every day with activities beginning at 5 p.m. today through Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy all the rides, games, food and entertainment.
Organizers say this year’s Tri County Fair in Marvell could be the biggest and best that they’ve seen in a long time. (Helena World)
The fair kicks off tonight (Wednesday) with the Queen Pageant.
Thursday’s events include BINGO, Dog Show and Wrestling.
Friday is the Cornhole Tournament and Tractor Pull contest.
Saturday’s lineup includes the Little and Baby Pageants, Baking contest, Duck Calling contest, Bull riding and of course the Demolition Derby.
Those are just some of the main events. There’s so much more going on every day with activities beginning at 5 p.m. today through Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy all the rides, games, food and entertainment.
Trunk - N - Treat Event 2025
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a Trink - N - Treat event for the children in the community on the date of October 31, 2025. We are reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks. Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated...
Address 2510 S. Washington Forrest City, AR 72335
870-633-3667
Contacts: Jarvis Palmer/ Seccer Cole
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center is hosting a Trink - N - Treat event for the children in the community on the date of October 31, 2025. We are reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks. Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated...
Address 2510 S. Washington Forrest City, AR 72335
870-633-3667
Contacts: Jarvis Palmer/ Seccer Cole
FREE Home Gardening Workshops in Forrest City! Today
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
All children in the area are invited to a special Children’s Story Time, Monday (9/22) at 4:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Public Library.
FREE Home Gardening Workshops in Forrest City!
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
The City of Forrest City, through funding from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, is excited to offer 5 Home Gardening Workshops — and you're invited!
📅 Starting Monday, September 22, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Larry Bryant Health and Wellness Center
2510 North Washington, Forrest City
Whether you're a beginner or have a green thumb, these workshops are a great way to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Come join us and take a step toward healthier living!
💚 Everyone is welcome — spread the word!
City Council Meeting this evening starting at 6pm
The heavy lifting has started at Walmart in Forrest City. Crews have begun removing the top several inches of asphalt from the parking lot in order to prepare it for complete resurfacing. This project is projected to come in at just under $2million when complete. Citizens use caution when in the area. There are heavy trucks entering and exiting on Deadrick Road as well as numerous pieces of heavy equipment on the lot. Be cautious and courteous as the traffic flows are redirected during this project. Thank you, Kendall Pettus, Code Enforcement Officer
UAEACC Course Offering
UA-EACC will hold a ServSafe Manager Certification Course on Monday, September 22nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Wynne campus.
This one-day course is designed to provide professionals with critical knowledge and skills about food safety and sanitation.
Concepts covered in this practical training include:
•The dangers of food-borne illness: how to prevent it and the keys to keeping food safe during all stages of receiving, food storage, preparation and serving, and cooling and reheating.
•All aspects of appropriate cleaning and sanitation as well as pest management.
•Effective methods of training employees to understand and follow safe food protocols.
To register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 or email rjordan@eacc.edu.