The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning parents to carefully inspect their children’s Halloween candy for illegal THC products that could be mistaken for regular treats.
The department has seized thousands of illegal THC hemp-derived products from gas stations across the state this year.
According to Scott Hardin, director of communications for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, 8,000 of these illegal products have already been seized from gas stations across the state.
The primary concern is how easily these products can be mistaken for normal candy due to their packaging.
Lab testing has revealed that many of these products don’t contain what their labels claim, making them potentially more dangerous.
Parents should look for specific indicators on packaging, including “Delta 8, Delta 9, THC 8 or THCP” to identify these products.
Parents can report suspicious products to the Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control or Arkansas Regulatory Enforcement
The department has seized thousands of illegal THC hemp-derived products from gas stations across the state this year.
According to Scott Hardin, director of communications for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, 8,000 of these illegal products have already been seized from gas stations across the state.
The primary concern is how easily these products can be mistaken for normal candy due to their packaging.
Lab testing has revealed that many of these products don’t contain what their labels claim, making them potentially more dangerous.
Parents should look for specific indicators on packaging, including “Delta 8, Delta 9, THC 8 or THCP” to identify these products.
Parents can report suspicious products to the Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control or Arkansas Regulatory Enforcement
The St. Francis County Food Pantry in Forrest City will be closed today (Wednesday) and will re-open Friday (10/31) at 8 a.m.
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-Purpose Center in Forrest City will host a Trunk - N - Treat event for the children in the community, Friday (10/31) from 5-8 p.m.
The City of Forrest City is reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks.
For more information or to donate, contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at the Bryant Center or call 870-633-3667.
Also, The Forrest Street Halloween Parade will be held Friday (10/31) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The City of Forrest City is reaching out for support in the form of donations, candy, food and drinks.
For more information or to donate, contact Jarvis Palmer or Seccer Cole at the Bryant Center or call 870-633-3667.
Also, The Forrest Street Halloween Parade will be held Friday (10/31) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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
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
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library Tuesday (10/28) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
Listening session for moms to get more insight on how we can support. Scan the QR code to answer a few questions and register for event. $300 virtual gift card for those who complete the 3 hour session.
Mark your calendar‼️🎄🎄New date and time, with vendors, food, Christmas carols and more‼️🎄🎄
Oh Taste and See
The Kiwanis Club of Forrest City will hold their Annual Pancake Day, Tuesday, November 4th at First Baptist Church, 507 North Rosser Street in Forrest City.
Serving times are:
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, bacon and a beverage, all while supporting a great cause in the community.
The “Run or Bust for the Pink” cancer run will be held Saturday (10/25) at the Forrest City Mustang football field. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the races starting at 10 o’clock.
The Forrest City Park and Recreation Department will host a Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday (10/25) from 8-11 a.m. at the pond at the Sports Complex. The derby is open to kids of all ages. Call City Hall at 870-633-1315 for more information.
The First Annual Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off in memory of Cooper Hill will be held Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce and Hill St.
The event will include:
-Chili Cook-Off
-Vendors
-Food trucks
-Live music by Tom Sanders & Jukebox Zeroes
-Silent Auction
-Plus, lots more to come
Applications are now being taken for Vendors, Food Trucks & Chili Cook-Off participants. The price per vendor or chili cook-off participant is $50.
Anyone who’d like to participate is asked to call or text 870-752-0412.
The event will include:
-Chili Cook-Off
-Vendors
-Food trucks
-Live music by Tom Sanders & Jukebox Zeroes
-Silent Auction
-Plus, lots more to come
Applications are now being taken for Vendors, Food Trucks & Chili Cook-Off participants. The price per vendor or chili cook-off participant is $50.
Anyone who’d like to participate is asked to call or text 870-752-0412.
The Forrest City School District’s “At-Risk After School Supper Program” is underway.
Meals will be provided to children 18 years old and younger without charge at the following sites and times:
• Forrest City High School 3:20-4:00 p.m.
• Forrest City Jr. High School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
• Stewart Elementary School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
• Central Elementary School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Forrest City High School will serve meals each Monday-Wednesday through
May 2026.
Central Elementary, Forrest City Jr. High and Stewart Elementary will serve meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through May 2026.
All meals must be eaten on site.
Meals will be provided to children 18 years old and younger without charge at the following sites and times:
• Forrest City High School 3:20-4:00 p.m.
• Forrest City Jr. High School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
• Stewart Elementary School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
• Central Elementary School 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Forrest City High School will serve meals each Monday-Wednesday through
May 2026.
Central Elementary, Forrest City Jr. High and Stewart Elementary will serve meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through May 2026.
All meals must be eaten on site.
Free Winter Clothing Giveaway November 1, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Forrest City will hold their Annual Pancake Day, Tuesday, November 4th at First Baptist Church, 507 North Rosser Street in Forrest City.
Serving times are:
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, bacon and a beverage, all while supporting a great cause in the community.
Serving times are:
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to come out and enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, bacon and a beverage, all while supporting a great cause in the community.
City Council Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM
PLEASE be on the look out for Jay Malone. If you see him, the car, or the kids please contact the local authorities ASAP. The State Police, the County, and Forrest City Police are looking for him and the kids. #SHARE
Free mulch is available on the first Saturday of each month at the Forrest City landfill from 8am until noon.
Forrest City Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary holds PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) classes on Tuesday and Thursday each week in the cafeteria at the Forrest City Medical Center, from 9am - 10am. The free classes include range of motion, gentle strengthening, balance, weight bearing, and breathing exercise all performed in standing or seated positions to suit individual needs.
Today we celebrate the leaders who guide, inspire, and support us every day. A huge thank you to our amazing boss(es) for your hard work, leadership, and dedication. Your vision and encouragement make all the difference, not just in the work we do, but in how we grow as a team.
Here’s to the ones who lead with integrity, lift others up, and never shy away from tough decisions. We appreciate you today and every day!
Here’s to the ones who lead with integrity, lift others up, and never shy away from tough decisions. We appreciate you today and every day!
