University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College is offering a course in November called, “My-Phone: Smartphone Basics for Everyday Life”.
The class is for those who may feel overwhelmed by their smartphone.
Whether you’re new to using one or just want to get more out of it, this beginner-friendly class is designed to help you feel confident and in control.
You’ll learn how to navigate your phone, use essential apps, send texts, take photos, manage settings, and stay safe online.
Bring your own device (Android or iPhone) and leave each session with practical skills you can use right away.
The course is coming up Thursday, November 6th, from 5:30- 8:00 p.m. in Classroom Building 1-107
To register or for more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333.
The class is for those who may feel overwhelmed by their smartphone.
Whether you’re new to using one or just want to get more out of it, this beginner-friendly class is designed to help you feel confident and in control.
You’ll learn how to navigate your phone, use essential apps, send texts, take photos, manage settings, and stay safe online.
Bring your own device (Android or iPhone) and leave each session with practical skills you can use right away.
The course is coming up Thursday, November 6th, from 5:30- 8:00 p.m. in Classroom Building 1-107
To register or for more information, call 870-633-4480, ext. 333.
Area law enforcement agencies, including Forrest City Police and the Helena-West Helena PD, have announced that they will participate in a Distracted Driving Mobilization set for October 19-25.
During the campaign, state, county, and city law enforcement officials will be looking for people on their phones while driving.
The message of the campaign is “don’t be distracted, “put the phone down and drive.”
Motorists are also reminded that it’s illegal to be on your cell phone in any way while passing through a school zone.
During the campaign, state, county, and city law enforcement officials will be looking for people on their phones while driving.
The message of the campaign is “don’t be distracted, “put the phone down and drive.”
Motorists are also reminded that it’s illegal to be on your cell phone in any way while passing through a school zone.
FYI
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style.
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style.

The Forrest City Public Library will present Children’s Story Time, Monday (10/20) at 4:30 p.m
FYI

🎣 Kids Fishing Derby – You're Invited! 🎣
The City of Forrest City Park and Recreation is excited to host our Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Multipurpose Center!
Bring your little anglers out for a morning of fun, fishing, and friendly competition.
✅ Open to kids of all ages
✅ Don’t forget your fishing gear!
Come make some great memories with us! See you there!
The City of Forrest City Park and Recreation is excited to host our Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Multipurpose Center!
Bring your little anglers out for a morning of fun, fishing, and friendly competition.
✅ Open to kids of all ages
✅ Don’t forget your fishing gear!
Come make some great memories with us! See you there!

The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center in Forrest City will host a Trunk - N - Treat event for the children in the community on October 31st.
The City of Forrest City is reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks.
Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated.
For more information or to donate, contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at the Bryant Center or call 870-633-3667
The City of Forrest City is reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks.
Any local businesses that are interested in donating to this cause will be appreciated.
For more information or to donate, contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at the Bryant Center or call 870-633-3667

FC Clean-Up Campaign
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 a.m. and they need your help to make it a success.
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
The City of Forrest City will host a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 a.m. and they need your help to make it a success.
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com

FYI
The Forrest City School District will host their annual Trunk or Treat event, Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m. in the teachers’ parking lot on the high school campus.
Area residents are encouraged to wear your best Halloween costume and get ready for a night of candy, prizes, trunk displays, games and music.
Bring the entire family out and enjoy this festive Mustang Halloween tradition. Again, that’s coming up Tuesday, Oct. 28th at 6 p.m. in the teachers parking lot at Forrest City High School.
The Forrest City School District will host their annual Trunk or Treat event, Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m. in the teachers’ parking lot on the high school campus.
Area residents are encouraged to wear your best Halloween costume and get ready for a night of candy, prizes, trunk displays, games and music.
Bring the entire family out and enjoy this festive Mustang Halloween tradition. Again, that’s coming up Tuesday, Oct. 28th at 6 p.m. in the teachers parking lot at Forrest City High School.

USDA Food Distrubutions October 16, 2025

🔥 WRESTLING FANS — GET READY! 🔥
Southern Extreme Wrestling is bringing the action back to Forrest City!
📅 Saturday, November 8th
📍 Forrest City Civic Center
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Bell Time: 7:00 PM
📍 1335 North Washington, Forrest City, AR
Come witness hard-hitting, high-flying excitement that the whole family will love! Don't miss your chance to see your favorite SEW superstars live in action!
Southern Extreme Wrestling is bringing the action back to Forrest City!
📅 Saturday, November 8th
📍 Forrest City Civic Center
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Bell Time: 7:00 PM
📍 1335 North Washington, Forrest City, AR
Come witness hard-hitting, high-flying excitement that the whole family will love! Don't miss your chance to see your favorite SEW superstars live in action!
The 2nd workshop will be Monday October 13, 2025 @5:00pm at the Larry S. Bryant Health
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment

Kiwanis Club of Forrest City

The City of Forrest City will host a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1st from 9-11 a.m. and they need your help to make it a success.
City officials are inviting church groups, civic organizations, high school & college students, and caring residents to come together for a few hours to help beautify the city.
Officials say it’s a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours and a chance for neighborhoods to unite for a good cause.
Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis while they last.
For more information, contact Sharren Henderson at (870) 633-1315 or email: shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com

The 2nd workshop will be Monday October 13, 2025 @5:00pm at the Larry S. Bryant Health
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment.
and Wellness Center located at 2510 South Washington. Everyone is invited. Mr. Van Banks, an
agent for UAPB and East Arkansas Enterprise Community, will be leading workshop. He is a
former U & A extension agent. Please come and learn how to grow food- your own food.
Free metal raised gardens will be given away along with seeds and gardening equipment.
USDA Food Distribution October 16, 2025

Cancer Walk this weekend
City Council Meeting Tonight at 6:00 pm

FYI
The St. Francis County Tax Collector’s Office would like to remind residents that the deadline to pay real and personal property taxes is Wednesday, October 15th.
The hours of operation for the Collector’s Office are Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will also be open on the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13th from 8:00 to 4:30.
All mailed payments should be sent to:
Sheriff & Collector Bobby May
P.O. Box 1817
Forrest City, AR. 72336
All mailed payments must be postmarked by October 15th to avoid penalty. Make your checks payable to SFC Tax Collector.
To pay online, go to taxpayment.countyservice.net and click on St. Francis County.
Again, the last day to pay is Wednesday October 15th.
The Collector’s Office will be closed Oct. 16-20 and will not accept any further payments until Oct. 21st.
The St. Francis County Tax Collector’s Office would like to remind residents that the deadline to pay real and personal property taxes is Wednesday, October 15th.
The hours of operation for the Collector’s Office are Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will also be open on the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13th from 8:00 to 4:30.
All mailed payments should be sent to:
Sheriff & Collector Bobby May
P.O. Box 1817
Forrest City, AR. 72336
All mailed payments must be postmarked by October 15th to avoid penalty. Make your checks payable to SFC Tax Collector.
To pay online, go to taxpayment.countyservice.net and click on St. Francis County.
Again, the last day to pay is Wednesday October 15th.
The Collector’s Office will be closed Oct. 16-20 and will not accept any further payments until Oct. 21st.
FYI
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style
The Forrest City School District invites all families to their Annual Parent & Community Fall Festival, coming up Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5 p.m. at Sam Smith Stadium.
Participants are encouraged to come out dressed in Western attire for the “Mustangs Cowboy Camp Out” and saddle up for Student Success at this fun-filled family event.
Activities will include:
--Reading Rodeo
--Free Food
--Door Prizes
--Family Fun
--Boot Scootin’ & Health and Wellness Line Dance Party
School officials say bring the whole family and help celebrate learning, community and Mustang pride, western style
