City of Forrest City

Food Distribution Thursday

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The City of Forrest City is excited to host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! 📍 Location: Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a day focused on health, wellness, and community connection! ✅ Free health screenings ✅ Local health and wellness vendors ✅ Fitness demonstrations ✅ Kids' activities ✅ Giveaways & more! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – everyone is welcome! Let's work together to build a healthier Forrest City.

Join us Thursday, July 3rd for an evening of fun, food, and fireworks in Forrest City! Festivities begin at 5:00 PM – enjoy live music, local vendors, games, and family-friendly activities! Fireworks Show starts at 9:00 PM sharp! – Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a spectacular display lighting up the night sky! Location: Forrest City Complex Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of Independence Day with our amazing community!

The Forrest City School District’s 2025 Summer Meals Program is underway, providing FREE Breakfast & Lunch for all children, age 18 and under. The meal sites & dates are as follows: Forrest City High School Cafeteria May 27 – July 3, 2025 | Monday–Thursday **Enter through the Graham Street gate by the Band Hall Central Elementary Cafeteria June 2 – July 11, 2025 | Monday–Friday Forrest City Jr. High Cafeteria June 9 – July 9, 2025 | Monday–Friday Meal times at all locations are: --Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. --Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All meals must be eaten on-site For more information, contact the Child Nutrition Department at 870-633-5668.

Tonight, City Council Meeting

The Forrest City Public Library is excited to host a Crochet Class on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for all ages and experience levels. Come learn, create, and connect with fellow crochet enthusiasts! 📍 Location: Forrest City Public Library 🕓 Date & Time: June 23 at 4:00 PM 📞 Call us or stop by the library to sign up — spaces may be limited!

The St. Francis County Courthouse will be closed Thursday (6/19) for the Juneteenth Holiday and will reopen, Friday the 20th. County Judge Craig Jones says that the county’s trash pickup schedule will not be affected by the holiday. ------------------------------------------- Also, Judge Jones advises that the county is still working to pickup storm debris from back in late May, mainly in the areas of SFC roads 768, 762 and 750. He says that the county’s boom truck is broken down and they’re waiting on a part to fix it, which should be in later this week. --------------------------------------------- Judge Jones also reminds residents that the county does not have curbside pickup for unwanted appliances and other items that are being left on the side of county roads for pickup. Jones advises residents to take these items to NEARCO in Madison for disposal.

USDA Food Drive

Social Media Post – Worksite Sign-Ups 🌱 Now Accepting Worksite Sign-Ups! Help shape the future of our youth and communities in Lee, Monroe, Phillips, and St. Francis counties. We’re looking for project sites for the Urban Community Forestry Program! Student work includes: 🌳 Tree planting/removal 🚶‍♂️ Trail maintenance/construction 🛠️ Habitat restoration & more! 📍 Recommend a project: https://bit.ly/ucfprojects 📧 Questions? EARYEI24@gmail.com 🌐 www.earyei.org #YouthJobs #EARYEI #UrbanForestry #CommunityImpact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEMA has a few reminders for area residents who are applying for disaster assistance. After residents apply for assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or for more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. Officials say its’ important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of a homeowner’s or renter’s application. Be advised, there is no charge for an inspection. The inspector will have a FEMA photo ID and your application number. Also, FEMA representatives never ask for money. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, but you aren’t sure, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity. Area residents in St. Francis and Crittenden counties who suffered losses from serve storms in April can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the April storms is Tuesday, July 22. There are several ways to apply. Go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Stop by the Forrest City Farmers Market at Civic Center, 1335 North Washington starting at 8:00 AM! Fresh produce, local goods, and friendly faces — there's something for everyone. Let's support our farmers and small businesses that help our community thrive. 📍 Location: Civic Center, 1335 N. Washington 🕗 Time: Starting at 8:00 AM Don’t miss it!

City Council June 17, 2025

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The City of Forrest City is excited to host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! 📍 Location: Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Center 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a day focused on health, wellness, and community connection! ✅ Free health screenings ✅ Local health and wellness vendors ✅ Fitness demonstrations ✅ Kids' activities ✅ Giveaways & more! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors – everyone is welcome! Let's work together to build a healthier Forrest City.

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CITY OF FORREST CITY – JOB OPENING Position Title: Grant/Human Resource Administrator and Director of Administration --- Posting Date: May 21, 2025 Application Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025 Starting Salary: Up to $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience) --- POSITION SUMMARY: The City of Forrest City is seeking a qualified professional to oversee grant administration, human resources, and daily administrative operations within the Mayor’s Office. This full-time position plays a vital role in supporting city programs and services. --- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Prepare grant applications and manage grant compliance Track grant expenditures and reporting Administer HR policies, onboarding, and employee relations Advise on employee handbook updates for legal compliance Supervise administrative staff Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information --- QUALIFICATIONS: ✔ Strong writing, budgeting, and organizational skills ✔ Human Resource experience ✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office ✔ Valid Arkansas Class D driver’s license ✔ Strong communication and leadership skills --- BENEFITS PACKAGE: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Participation in Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave • Professional development opportunities --- TO APPLY: Submit a completed application and/or resume by Monday, June 23, 2025 to: Arkansas Workforce Center 1700 B Newcastle Road (inside EACC Learning Resource Center) Forrest City, AR --- The City of Forrest City is an at-will, equal opportunity employer. The City of Forrest City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

*FYI* The Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna will be distributing free summer food boxes every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the next six weeks, starting today (Tuesday) and continuing through July 22nd. This is a drive-thru pickup located behind the clinic. The Summer Feeding Program is open to households with school-age children, helping provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. No boxes will be available on Tuesday, July 1st due to the Independence Day Holiday. The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Food Bank.

Happy Birthday, Mayor Larry S. Bryant! Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve. Thank you for your dedicated leadership, tireless service, and commitment to making our community stronger every day. May the year ahead bring you continued success and happiness!

A Healthcare Provider CPR course will be offered on Wednesday, June 11 at UA-EACC in Forrest City. The class teaches CPR skills including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator; and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This course is intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a variety of settings. For more information or to register, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333.