FCSD Summer Meals Program
The Forrest City School District Summer Meals Program is underway.
Meals will be served at the Forrest City High School Cafeteria on the following dates:
--May 26th through June 4th (Monday-Thursday)
--June 8th through July 7th (Monday-Friday)
Meals will be served at the Central Elementary School Cafeteria, June 1st through July 13th (Monday-Friday)
Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at both locations.
Both sites will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Contact the Forrest City School District Child Nutrition Department at 870-633-5668 for more information.
The Forrest City School District Summer Meals Program is underway.
Meals will be served at the Forrest City High School Cafeteria on the following dates:
--May 26th through June 4th (Monday-Thursday)
--June 8th through July 7th (Monday-Friday)
Meals will be served at the Central Elementary School Cafeteria, June 1st through July 13th (Monday-Friday)
Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at both locations.
Both sites will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Contact the Forrest City School District Child Nutrition Department at 870-633-5668 for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood donation appointments now to help local medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies.
To book your time to donate, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give by May 31, 2026, will receive an oversized Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
All who come to give during the month of June will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
St. Francis County
June 4th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Forrest City
The American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood donation appointments now to help local medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies.
To book your time to donate, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Those who come to give by May 31, 2026, will receive an oversized Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
All who come to give during the month of June will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
St. Francis County
June 4th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Forrest City
Nourish Mobile will be distributing fresh produce Thursday (5/28) from 2-3 p.m. at First Baptist Church at 507 N. Rosser Street in Forrest City.
UA-EACC representatives will be setup at the FC Housing Authority Community Center Parking Lot on May 28th from 1:00-4:00 PM. Speak with CTE faculty, explore exciting career opportunities, and get help with admissions and FAFSA applications.
City Pride
Meet at the Civic Center for tonight forum
The City of Forrest
Holiday Trash Pick up
The ABC Preschool at Lincoln in Forrest City is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Parents and guardians looking to enroll their children can pick up and submit application packets Monday through Friday at the preschool, located at 149 North Water Street. For more information, contact the ABC Preschool at 870-261-1807.
The entire Public Works Department will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25 and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Please place your garbage cart/carts out on your normal pickup schedule.
Happy Holidays from Darin Flenoy and the Public Works Department
Happy Holidays from Darin Flenoy and the Public Works Department
A Grant Writing Workshop will be held Tuesday (5/26) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Woodruff Electric in Forrest City. Attendees will learn how to write better grant proposals for nonprofits and community-based organizations. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by May 19th by calling the St. Francis County Extension Office at 870-261-1730.
A USDA Food Distribution will be held Thursday (5/21) at two locations in St. Francis County, at the Larry Bryant Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m
The City of Forrest City is now accepting applications for the City Pride Summer Youth Program!
Applications may be picked up at 225 North Washington, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
We are accepting applicants from incoming 9th grade students through college students. Please come dressed appropriately when applying.
The deadline to return applications is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 12:00 noon.
We look forward to a great summer with our youth!
Applications may be picked up at 225 North Washington, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
We are accepting applicants from incoming 9th grade students through college students. Please come dressed appropriately when applying.
The deadline to return applications is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 12:00 noon.
We look forward to a great summer with our youth!
The Forrest City Downtown Music & Art Fest highlighting the “Music Alley Murals” will be held Saturday (5/16) from 1-5 p.m. on Front Street. The free event will food trucks, art vendors, a kids play area and more. Live music will be provided and will include special guest Charlie Rich Jr.
-A new Girl Scout troop for grades K-12 is forming in St. Francis County. The next organizational meeting is coming up Saturday (5/16) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Woodruff Electric in Forrest City. For more information, contact Patricia Ford at 870-317-6352.
FYI
USDA Food Distribution
USDA Food Distribution
City Council this evening at 5:30
Job Announcement
