The City of Forrest City is making two warming centers available for those needing a place to escape the extremely cold temperatures this week.
The Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and the Forrest City Civic Center will be available as warming centers today Friday.
The Multipurpose Center will be available for shelter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Forrest City Civic Center will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1.10.25 Closings
School Closings
Brinkley
Clarendon
EACC
Forrest City
Lee Academy
Palestine-Wheatley
Wynne
Government Closings
Forrest City, City Hall
SFC Courthouse
County trash pickup for Friday, delayed until Monday
SFC Health Dept
Wynne City Hall
Cross County Courthouse
Lee County Health Unit
Business Closings & Schedules
FNBEA branches will be open from 9:30 until 2:30 on Friday
The North Washington branch will be open Saturday from 9am-1PM
Armor Bank -Marianna branch Open 9:30 -2:30
All Armor Bank branches Open 10:00am to 2:00pm
SFC Food Pantry
Forrest City Family Pharmacy
East Arkansas Video Local Offices
Express Cleaners
Farm Credit Offices
H&R Block in Forrest City
Walker Insurance
Antique Rose
Fenter Physical Therapy
Broadway Cinema
Vaccaro Lumber Company is closing at 1:00 pm today, Friday, January 10th.
They will be closed tomorrow, Saturday the 11th, and will reopen on Monday
at normal time of 7:00 am.
Due to inclement weather, City Hall and all other nonessential offices will be closed this Friday.
Please stay safe and take necessary precautions. For updates and more information, follow our page or visit our website.
Stay warm and safe!
The following schools have announced closures and Early Dismissals:
Forrest City School District - All AFTER SCHOOL programs have been cancelled for January 9th.
Clarendon School District - Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. January 9th and closed Friday January 10th.
Brinkley School District - Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. January 9th and closed Friday, January 10th.
Palestine Wheatley School - After school tutoring for Thursday, January 9th has been cancelled.
Afterschool Feeding Program
Press Release from Code Enforcement Officer Kendall Pettus
The City of Forrest City is making two warming centers available for those needing a place to escape the extremely cold temperatures this week.
The Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center and the Forrest City Civic Center will be available as warming centers today (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday.
The Multipurpose Center will be available for shelter from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Forrest City Civic Center will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Call City Hall at 870-633-1315 for more information.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday January 07, 2025
at 6:00 pm
Winter Driving Tips
Warm Coats & Commodities available today.
Commodity Pickup Today at St. Francis County CARE Center!
🗓️ When: Monday - Wednesday
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We also have emergency coats available for both men and women to help keep you warm this season. 🧥❄️( 9:30 -2:00) while they last.
📍 Location: 302 N. Rosser, Forrest City, AR
📞 Contact Us: 870-633-2273
Stop by and see us – we're here to help! 🍎❤️
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Tuesday Night City Council Meeting Agenda
January 07, 2025
at 6:00 P.M
USDA Food Distribution
The City of Forrest City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
6:00
The City of Forrest City would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! May this year bring you joy, health, and prosperity. Let's make 2025 a fantastic year together!
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Retired Captain Greg Gray, a dedicated member of the Forrest City Fire Department and a true advocate for the fire service. Captain Gray served our community with unwavering commitment for many years and continued his work on behalf of firefighters statewide through his involvement with the Arkansas State Firefighters Association. His efforts in securing important legislation to improve the safety and well-being of all firefighters will not be forgotten.
Please join me in paying tribute to a man who gave so much to our community and our state. Captain Greg Gray, you will be missed.
Mayor Larry S. Bryant
Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas are teaming for this year’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. (Channel 4, Little Rock)
State Police officials say the high-visibility campaign kicked off Dec. 11 and will run through Jan. 1, 2025, to keep drunk drivers off Arkansas roadways.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures show that alcohol-impaired driving continues to be a factor in fatal traffic crashes in the U.S., especially during the holidays.
During the months of December from 2018 to 2022, there were 4,759 people killed nationwide in alcohol-impaired crashes.
Statistics show that males and young people are at greatest risk for injury or fatality.
Officials advise that any driver who’s impaired should use one of the many choices for a safe ride home rather than risking a ticket or worse.
From Judge Craig Jones
Hello everyone, we believe lightning has struck the St Francis County Dispatch/911 Center. Most of the equipment has been affected and at the current time we cannot dispatch from our center. HOWEVER, emergency services are still active and are responding to emergencies. For the time being, when you call 911 the call is going to Cross County Dispatch and they are helping route our calls. We have several companies en route right now to correct the situation and find the cause. Sorry for the inconvenience and please know that we are working to resolve the problems and that if you dial 911 it will be answered.
East Arkansas Community College will present the award-winning band Lonestar on Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale.
Lonestar is no stranger to chart-topping hits. Over the course of their 30 plus years together, the band has sold more than 10.5 million records and scored 10 No. 1 singles including "Amazed," - spending eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart, becoming a huge crossover hit, and climbing to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
Tickets for Lonestar’s performance are $49 and are available online at EACC.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.
Pick 3 season subscription packages are available at a savings of 20%.
The City of Forrest City wish you and your family a Merry Bless and safe Christmas
Public Works Department
