Forrest City Farmer’s Market Readies for Upcoming Season
Beginning in May, Forrest City Farmer’s Market will operate from 8:00 a.m. until noon every Saturday until October. The market may open after hours based on product availability. It will […]
Free COVID-19 self-testing kits being distributed
Free COVID-19 self-testing kits are being made available for area residents beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Individuals experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms are asked NOT to pick up kits. Residents […]
Mayor issues National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation
Mayor Cedric Williams joined others around the state by issuing a National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation on January 18, 2022. He also addressed the community directly via video. Be […]
Stuart Springs Facelift Nears Completion
Upgrades to Stuart Springs Park are almost finished. Segmental walls and sidewalk ramps have been installed; and all creek crossings are being constructed. The completion date is tentatively set for […]
Mayor recognizes city leaders
Mayor Cedric Williams recently took time to publicly recognize those in the community who are making a difference through a campaign, “OurLeaders.” Here is a list of each person nominated for […]
FORREST CITY AND SCENIC HILL SOLAR COMPLETE TWO SOLAR POWER PLANTS
The City of Forrest City and Scenic Hill Solar have completed construction of two solar power plant sites in Forrest City in December. The public private partnership to provide electricity […]
New Businesses Opening Shop
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to welcome Greenleaf Personal Care Services to our great city. The company specializes in personal homes aide support. The CEO LaShia Hawkins, who’s […]
Keep Arkansas Beautiful Art Contest
A group of students from Stewart Elementary School were awarded a special prize Wednesday, December 1, 2021, for their participation in the ‘Keep Arkansas Beautiful’ art contest. Mayor Cedric Williams […]
Uplifting our community
A Community Inspiration Day was held Wednesday, September 22, from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. The event was spearheaded by Arkansas Running Man Nate Thomas, a veteran. Businesses, churches, and […]
New Pharmacy Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting was held Friday, September 24, to welcome St. Francis Discount Pharmacy to our great community. They are a full service retail pharmacy offering vaccinations, flu/strep testing, covid […]