City of Forrest City

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.

Finally some good news. Thanks to our OES Director Zakk Jumper and our ADEM Representative Lonibeth Vondran, FEMA has agreed to come to St Francis County this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (the 5th, 6th and 7th). They will be set up at the Community Room at Woodruff Electric located at 3201 Hwy 1 North (on the By-Pass) in Forrest City from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm those 3 days. Please remember they are just filling out assistance applications for the April 2025 storms. If you cant be there in person you can always call 1-800-621-3362 and talk to a representative and submit it over the phone. You can also use the FEMA app for smartphones or you can go online at “www.disasterassistance.gov” Thank you to everyone who helped getting FEMA representatives here in St Francis County and everyone please do not wait to do something, if you had damage act now or you may get left behind.

The Forrest City Police Department and the King family are needing your help. Amaria King (the one in the graduation robe) is missing. We need to find her and to make sure she is safe. If you know where she is or have seen her please call 911 and help us bring her home.

City Council Meeting this evening at 6:00 PM

Pathways to the Future Urban Community Forestry Program.

The Forrest City PD has issued a “Scam Alert”. Forrest City Police warn that scammers are calling area residents and asking for payments for services, reportedly from various government agencies. Police say citizens should be aware that the IRS, Social Security, Postal Service, Toll Booths, Courts, and Law Enforcement agencies will NOT ask you to get gift cards, Apple Pay, cash app, or Bit Coin to make payments for services. Anyone receiving this type of call is asked to write down the number it came from and report it to the Arkansas Attorney General at (800) 482-8982. You can also email them at consumer@ArkansasAG.gov or submit a complaint online through their website, ArkansasAG.gov.

Temporary overnight ramp closures on Interstate 40 are expected to begin intermittently from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. tonight (Tuesday) and continuing through Saturday (6/7). Weather permitting, crews will close the off-ramps listed below in 1- to 2-hour intervals to test wrong-way detection systems. The test locations on I-40 East & West include: --Exit 233 (Palestine) --Exit 239 (FC Bypass) --Exit 241A and 241B (Forrest City) --Exit 243 (Newcastle) --Exit 247 (Widener) --Exit 256 (Parkin) --Exit 260 (Shell Lake) Only one ramp will be closed at a time, with plans to complete three to four ramps per night. Emergency responders will be allowed to access the ramps at all times. All others will be required to use an alternate exit during this time. Traffic will be controlled by Highway Police with the use of barrels, message boards, and signage. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. 

Forrest City Public Library Book Blow Out Sale

Forrest City Public Library Summer Program

Blowout Book Sale at Forrest City Public Library

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Juneteeth Events

Calling All Future Babysitters! Is your child ready to learn how to stay safe, be responsible, and even earn some extra cash? UA-EACC’s Baby-Sitting Basics camp is the perfect way to build confidence while learning real-life skills, childcare safety, and first aid & rescue. Help your child become the sitter every parent can count on! Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 to enroll now — spots are limited!

The Community Education and Workforce Training programs at the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College have announced the Summer Schedule of classes for students of all ages. The schedule offers a wide variety of unique Kids on Campus programs and camps including: Children’s Theater Camp, Babysitting Basics, Animal Safari Adventures, Music & Movement, Ultimate Disc Golf, Pickleball, Junior Golf, Youth Olympics Games, Creative Writing and many more. Students in grades 4th – 8th will build and program their own robots in the Delta Dragon Innovation Engineers hands-on robotics camp for young innovators. Children entering Kindergarten – 2nd grades will become stewards of the earth through engaging activities that focus on nature conservation and sustainability in the Environmental Heroes camp. Preschool children ages 3 and 4 will explore their creativity with hands-on projects and pretend play as they create mini structures and “fix” things in the Construction Zone camp. The Personal Interests classes for adults include Yoga, Water Aerobics, Conditioning, Applied Piano and Applied Guitar. The schedule for Professional Development classes includes Healthcare Provider CPR intended for participants who provide healthcare to patients in a variety of settings. The complete schedule of Summer classes is available online at EACC.edu. Pre-registration is required for all classes and events. For more information about classes, fees, and locations, call 870-633-4480 ext. 333. Tuition waivers are available for credit classes for students aged 50+ and discounts are available for children who register for 3 or more classes.

Lanes on the Interstate 40 bridge at West Memphis will close over the month of June for routine inspections, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (Channel 3, Memphis) Officials say that alternating eastbound and westbound single-lane closures will begin on Monday, June 2, and last until Thursday, June 26. ARDOT says that inspections will begin on the westbound lanes and will change directions “as needed.” Eastbound lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and westbound lanes will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Signage will be in place to inform drivers of the closures. ARDOT crews are currently working on repairing potholes on the bridge. They patched five locations on Tuesday, continued concrete patching on Wednesday, and expect to finish today (Thursday) It is unclear if the scheduled inspections are a result of the recent damage reported on the bridge.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Retired Captain Larry Hill. Captain Hill served our community with honor, integrity, and dedication throughout his many years in public service. His commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Forrest City left a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you, Captain Hill, for your unwavering service. You will be dearly missed.

From Craig Jones post: There is water covering a portion of the road on HWY 284 approximately 50 yards north of the SFC 418 junction once again. There is a culvert stopped up and this has become a reoccurring problem. ARDOT has been notified and I plan to see if I can get them to unstop this culvert on Tuesday. If your going north on Hwy 284 please keep your speed in check cause you won’t be able to see the underwater road until it’s too late. I’ve called 911 and there should be a deputy dispatched until ARDOT can get a warning barrier and sign out there. Thank you and please be careful.

CITY OF FORREST CITY Job Announcement Grant/Human Resource Administrator and Director of Administration Posting Date: May 21, 2025 Open Until Filled Starting Salary: Up to $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience) The City of Forrest City is now accepting applications for the position of Grant/Human Resource Administrator and Director of Administration. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support city operations through the management of grants, oversight of human resources, and administration of daily functions in the Mayor’s Office. Position Summary: This position combines responsibilities in grant management, human resources, and administrative leadership. The successful candidate will coordinate city-wide grant applications and reporting, oversee HR functions and employee relations, supervise administrative staff, and assist the Mayor with budget preparation. Key Responsibilities: • Identify funding needs and prepare competitive grant proposals. • Track grant compliance, reporting, and expenditures. • Administer HR policies, onboarding, and employee support. • Advise city council of updates needed to ensure employee handbook complies with current legal requirements. • Supervise 1–3 administrative staff and coordinate daily operations. • Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information. Minimum Qualifications: • Strong writing and budgeting skills. • Human Resource certification required. • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. • Valid Arkansas Class D driver’s license. • Excellent communication and supervisory skills. Work Environment: This is an office-based position with occasional local travel and professional development opportunities. Benefits: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance coverage • Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave • Opportunities for professional training and development To Apply: Submit a completed application and/or resume 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,

Missing Person Alert: Please Help Us Find Alician Our family is desperately looking for Alician, who has been reported missing. If you have seen her or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact local authorities immediately. Call: 870-633-3434 Please share this post and help us bring her home safely. Your prayers and support mean the world to us.

Hello, this is Kendall Pettus with the city of Forrest City and I just wanna make the public aware that with the warm weather come snakes. Myself and fire Chief Jeremy Sharp just eliminated the threat of a cottonmouth, which is a very poisonous snake, from a sidewalk on Highway one in front of a local downtown business that was attempting to get inside of that business, so just because you’re on concrete or a parking lot that’s paved does not mean that you won’t run into the threat of a poisonous snake so just be very aware, be very careful, especially if you’re walking at night. Carry a flashlight or something with you for protection and just be aware of where you’re stepping and what’s in the area. With all the rain that we’ve had in recent weeks it has pushed the snakes into areas that they usually don’t inhabit so just be very careful be very aware. We don’t want anyone to be bitten or injured in anyway thank you.