The City of Forrest City is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Come out for essential health services, including: -HIV and Glucose Screening -Information on Hospice Care -Insights into Home Health Care -Resources for Counseling Services This is a great opportunity to prioritize your health and learn about valuable resources in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
This week, the city will be grinding and overlaying Division Street. We kindly ask all citizens to find alternate routes during this time to ensure safety and minimize delays.
City Council Meeting
The City of Forrest City is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Come out for essential health services, including:
-HIV and Glucose Screening
-Information on Hospice Care
-Insights into Home Health Care
-Resources for Counseling Services
This is a great opportunity to prioritize your health and learn about valuable resources in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you concerned about safety in high-traffic areas? Do you have ideas for new signal lights, crosswalks, or sidewalks? Now's your chance to make your voice heard!
Visit the interactive map at forrestcityss4a.transportationplanroom.com to share your suggestions and concerns. Your input can help shape safer, more accessible streets for everyone!
On Thursday morning, ground was officially broken for the new truck stop being constructed along the Hwy 1 bypass. Jay Sinojia, the general contractor for the travel center, announced plans for a facility that promises a well-lit parking lot and a range of amenities designed to enhance the travel experience for drivers. The project aims to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all who stop by. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses!
Photo by Brodie Johnson Times Herald news
The City of Forrest City is hard at work grinding and overlaying Buford Street to improve our roads. Weather permitting, we plan to begin grinding Division Street this Thursday.
We kindly ask all citizens to find alternate routes during this time to ensure safety and minimize delays. Thank you for your cooperation as we enhance our community!
Stay safe and drive carefully!
Use caution on Holiday Drive as we make preparations to repair the shoulder washouts. Thank you for you patience and please understand that we are working to make improvements. Thanks again.
Kids For the Future
EACC Fine Arts
Tickets for GRAMMY® nominated, multifaceted award-winning group THE ISAACS go on sale at 10:00 a.m. today! Purchase online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/EACCFAC/7238/event/1393566 or call 870-633-4480, ext. 352.
This week, overlay work is being done on Arkansas Street, Division Street and Buford Street. Please find alternate routes to avoid delays. We appreciate your patience during this improvement!
Thank you for your understanding!
The City of Forrest City is excited to host a city-wide Community Clean-Up Event Saturday, October 19, and we need your help! Whether you're part of an organization, a school, a local church, or simply a passionate volunteer, your participation will make a significant difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn community service hours while helping to beautify our city. Together, we can make Forrest City shine! 🔹 How to Get Involved: -Organizations: Rally your team to participate and make a collective impact. -Schools: Encourage students to join and earn those valuable service hours. -Local Churches: Get your congregation involved in this meaningful cause. -Volunteers: Simply show up and help out! Let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Forrest City. For more details, please email Shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com or call (870) 633-1315
It’s fair time! The St. Francis County Fair will start Monday, October 14 and go through Saturday, October 19th. So many new as well as existing activities. Contact Maggie Hoskins @ 870-270-8653 for Exhibit Hall Booth rental and presale of armbands for the carnival are $20 and will be $30 at fair time. This does not include admission to the Fair and are good for one session. Armbands may be purchased @ St. Francis County Farm Bureau, Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce, and Express Cleaners or any Fair Board Member. See you at the Fair!
The 3rd Annual Freedom Awards Celebration Gala will take place on Sunday, October 6th at the Forrest City Civic Center @ 5:00 p.m. This event will honor community and religious leaders for their contributions throughout the year in the Arkansas Delta. For tickets or more information please contact Annie Lindsey @ 901-834-9609, Dr. Mark Rogers @ 501-575-4001 or Ms. Angela Norment @ 870-494-6900 or visit our website at www.adfreedomawards.com
Veterans 5K Run/Walk
OCT 5
Attention Runners, Walkers and Bikers. The Annual Veterans 5K run will be Saturday, October 5th. For more information contact Wilbert Dawson @ 870-261-1702.
Road Work Alert
Starting Saturday, September 21, the city will be milling roads from Arkansas St down Division St to Buford St, stopping at the railroad track. The overlay will follow the next week.
We kindly ask citizens to find alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your understanding as we improve our roads!
Wrestling
If you know any elderly that is searching for a new place to call home, please let them know about Shady Oaks Apartments! For inquiries or to schedule a visit, they can contact the site manager at 870-633-1985.
The Tri-County Fair is coming up September 26-28th.
A special voter registration event is being held today (Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warren Faupel Center at Rice & Mann Streets in Forrest City.