🎃👻 **Calling All Halloween Event Organizers!** 🎃👻
If you have any Halloween events, trunk-or-treats, fall festivals, or family-friendly activities happening this weekend, **please drop your flyers or event details in the comments below!** 🍬🍭
Let's help spread the word so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
If you have any Halloween events, trunk-or-treats, fall festivals, or family-friendly activities happening this weekend, **please drop your flyers or event details in the comments below!** 🍬🍭
Let's help spread the word so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
The City of Forrest City announces that the annual Forrest Street Parade will be held Saturday (10/31) starting at 3 p.m. City approved barricades will block the street from the corner of Forrest & Dillard to the corner of Forrest & Fussell streets from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to set up games & activities for the kids inside the barricaded area
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!**
Join the City of Forrest City for our **Citywide Cleanup TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM!**
We’re calling on residents, churches, civic organizations, students, and community groups to come together and help keep our city clean and beautiful!
**This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours!**
**Meeting Location:** 225 N. Washington Street
Every helping hand makes a difference! Let's work together to make Forrest City a cleaner and better place to live.
**Your City. Your Community. Your Responsibility.**
Join the City of Forrest City for our **Citywide Cleanup TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM!**
We’re calling on residents, churches, civic organizations, students, and community groups to come together and help keep our city clean and beautiful!
**This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours!**
**Meeting Location:** 225 N. Washington Street
Every helping hand makes a difference! Let's work together to make Forrest City a cleaner and better place to live.
**Your City. Your Community. Your Responsibility.**
🍂🎃 **PILATES, PUMPKINS & LATTES!** ☕🧡
Grab your girls and enjoy a little fitness, fall fun, and self-care with **Events by Jen!**
📅 **November 8th**
📍 **Chloe's Place | Forrest City, AR**
🧘🏽♀️ 1-Hour Pilates Class (Equipment Provided)
🛍️ Goodie Bag
☕ Lattes & Light Snacks
🤎 **Dress Code:** Beige, Orange & Brown
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!** Scan the QR code on the flyer.
**Good vibes, great company, and a little Pilates!** 🍁
Grab your girls and enjoy a little fitness, fall fun, and self-care with **Events by Jen!**
📅 **November 8th**
📍 **Chloe's Place | Forrest City, AR**
🧘🏽♀️ 1-Hour Pilates Class (Equipment Provided)
🛍️ Goodie Bag
☕ Lattes & Light Snacks
🤎 **Dress Code:** Beige, Orange & Brown
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!** Scan the QR code on the flyer.
**Good vibes, great company, and a little Pilates!** 🍁
Today at 4pm
Tomorrow October 22, 2026
Ark College Application Portal Open
The Arkansas Department of Education announced Thursday that Arkansas' statewide college application portal has opened to students. (DG)
The ACCESS portal enables the state's high school seniors to use a single form to apply to any number of the state's participating colleges and universities. The first five applications are free.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' ACCESS Act of 2025 required the creation of a single college application and a web portal for high school seniors starting with the 2026-27 graduating class.
The portal can be accessed at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu. A list of participating higher education institutions is available at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu/colleges.
The state Education Department has also launched the Arkansas Applied Campaign, which will run through Dec. 19th.
The campaign will provide resources to help students "complete applications to higher education institutions, technical programs, employers, and the military, ensuring more students take the next step toward their future."
The ACCESS portal will automatically populate with students' transcripts and test scores.
Nearly all of the state's two- and four-year public higher education institutions and roughly half of its private institutions participate in the portal.
The Arkansas Department of Education announced Thursday that Arkansas' statewide college application portal has opened to students. (DG)
The ACCESS portal enables the state's high school seniors to use a single form to apply to any number of the state's participating colleges and universities. The first five applications are free.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' ACCESS Act of 2025 required the creation of a single college application and a web portal for high school seniors starting with the 2026-27 graduating class.
The portal can be accessed at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu. A list of participating higher education institutions is available at ArAccessPortal.adhe.edu/colleges.
The state Education Department has also launched the Arkansas Applied Campaign, which will run through Dec. 19th.
The campaign will provide resources to help students "complete applications to higher education institutions, technical programs, employers, and the military, ensuring more students take the next step toward their future."
The ACCESS portal will automatically populate with students' transcripts and test scores.
Nearly all of the state's two- and four-year public higher education institutions and roughly half of its private institutions participate in the portal.
Legal Aid of Arkansas will host a free Record Sealing Clinic, Saturday (10/24) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City.
Criminal record sealing is the process of hiding a person’s criminal record from public view. Officials say that once sealed, the conduct is deemed by law never to have occurred.
Those wishing to participate in the clinic, must bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them. These documents are available from the Court where the person was sentenced.
Officials say that if this documentation is not presented at the time of the clinic, they may not be able to provide assistance.
To register for the free Record Sealing Clinic, email ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
Criminal record sealing is the process of hiding a person’s criminal record from public view. Officials say that once sealed, the conduct is deemed by law never to have occurred.
Those wishing to participate in the clinic, must bring a copy of their sentencing order/disposition sheet with them. These documents are available from the Court where the person was sentenced.
Officials say that if this documentation is not presented at the time of the clinic, they may not be able to provide assistance.
To register for the free Record Sealing Clinic, email ccopeland@arlegalaid.org.
Early Voting Hours
The two-week early voting period for the November 3rd General Election is underway.
The early vote total at the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City at the end of the voting day Tuesday was 677.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Early voting will wrap up at 5 p.m. on the Monday, Nov. 2nd.
For those wishing to vote absentee, contact the county clerk’s office in the county where you’re registered to vote to have an absentee ballot application sent to you.
Voters also have the option of going to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website to download and complete an absentee ballot application, which will then must be returned to their county clerk’s office.
Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any General Election Runoffs will be held four weeks later on December 1st.
The two-week early voting period for the November 3rd General Election is underway.
The early vote total at the St. Francis County Courthouse in Forrest City at the end of the voting day Tuesday was 677.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Early voting will wrap up at 5 p.m. on the Monday, Nov. 2nd.
For those wishing to vote absentee, contact the county clerk’s office in the county where you’re registered to vote to have an absentee ballot application sent to you.
Voters also have the option of going to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website to download and complete an absentee ballot application, which will then must be returned to their county clerk’s office.
Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any General Election Runoffs will be held four weeks later on December 1st.
City Wide Clean Up Saturday October 24
Rocky was surrendered by his owner when she was unable to keep him confined. He is a very nice and handsome boy who weighs 68 pounds. He has stunning blue eyes. He will be a great pet for a responsible adopter with a secure yard. A home visit will be required to adopt this dog. He is up to date on Bordetella and 9n1 vaccinations, wormer, and Simparica Trio. He will get a microchip when he is neutered. We are accepting adoption applications for Rocky now. Please make an appointment to meet this deserving dog. Adoption Fee: $100. Contact Information for Adoptions: Ruth Ann Vowan- ravfcahs@gmail.com; Adoption Fee Includes spay/neuter, HW test (if of age), 5-way vaccine, rabies vaccine (if of age), Bordetella vaccine, basic deworming, and microchip
CITY OF FORREST CITY
CITY-WIDE CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location: 225 North Washington Street
The City of Forrest City invites all residents, churches, civic organizations, schools, and community volunteers to join us for our City-Wide Cleanup Day!
This is an opportunity for our community to come together, take pride in our neighborhoods, and help make Forrest City a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful place to live.
Students needing community service hours are encouraged to participate. Cleanup supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and safety vests will be available in limited quantities.
DESIGNATED TRASH DUMPSTER LOCATIONS
For the convenience of our residents, trash dumpsters will be placed at the following locations:
1823 West Broadway (Old Rideout Building)
Grant Street Parking Lot
Forrest City Civic Center Parking Lot
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Whether you're an individual, family, church, school, or civic organization, your participation can make a difference.
Let's work together for a cleaner, brighter Forrest City!
Please share this information and encourage others to get involved.
#CityOfForrestCity #CityWideCleanup #KeepForrestCityBeautiful #CommunityPride #WorkingTogether
Forrest Street Halloween Parade
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, led by Pastor Richard Rice, will host a community meal on Saturday, October 24th starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Gamble Building, located at 333 W. Broadway in Forrest City. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library on Tuesday (10/20) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
--Everyone is invited to participate in the MS Walk in honor of Michelle T. Pendleton, Saturday (10/17) at 10 a.m. at the Forrest City Sports Complex. For more information, contact Gwen Pendleton at 870-317-7278 or Lydia Pendleton at 870-270-9712.
The Clothes Closet at First Baptist Church on North Rosser St. in Forrest City will be open Saturday (10/17) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Free clothing of all sizes for men, women and children will be available.
The Forrest City Public Library will be closed Friday (10/16) for staff development
The Forrest City School Board will meet Thursday (10/15) at 5:30 p.m. at the Stewart Elementary School Library
Tax Deadline
The deadline for Arkansas property owners to pay their taxes is today (10/15).
Taxes can be paid online, in person at the county courthouse or by mail.
Failure to pay property taxes by the deadline will result in a penalty and additional fees.
To check the amount owed, state residents can visit the Arkansas property tax website, which includes links to online portals to make a payment by county.
St. Francis County Chief Deputy Tax Collector Tiva Amos says that if paying in person, having the tax statement will speed up the process and lessen the confusion on what property is being paid.
She also reminds citizens that the Collector’s office does NOT accept payments over the phone.
The deadline for Arkansas property owners to pay their taxes is today (10/15).
Taxes can be paid online, in person at the county courthouse or by mail.
Failure to pay property taxes by the deadline will result in a penalty and additional fees.
To check the amount owed, state residents can visit the Arkansas property tax website, which includes links to online portals to make a payment by county.
St. Francis County Chief Deputy Tax Collector Tiva Amos says that if paying in person, having the tax statement will speed up the process and lessen the confusion on what property is being paid.
She also reminds citizens that the Collector’s office does NOT accept payments over the phone.