City of Forrest City

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November Birthday's Happy Birthday

Hello November 27 Days Until Thanksgiving 54 Days Until Christmas

City Hall celebrating Halloween some of the seven dwarfs Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Doc and Bashful was too shy for the camera. Have a safe Halloween.

Just a friendly reminder that this Sunday, we "fall back"! Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep

Happy Halloween, The City of Forrest City! We want to see all your fantastic costumes! Share your spooky, silly, or creative looks in the comments below. Let’s celebrate this fun day together! Can’t wait to see all the amazing outfits

What an amazing day at the Forest Street Halloween Parade! Yesterday was filled with joy as so many children showed up in their fantastic costumes, lighting up the streets with their wonderful smiles. From spooky ghosts to adorable superheroes, the creativity was off the charts! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event such a success. Can’t wait for next year

The Forrest City School District Food Bank will be open today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Food Bank is located at on the ABC Pre-School campus at 149 N. Water Street. Services will be provided by appointment. Contact Ms. LaSandra Bean at 870-581-7034 to make confidential appointments or for more information.

Wildfire Info

Mayor Bryant recently visited the site of the new truck stop, and we’re thrilled to report that progress is going great! This project promises to bring new opportunities and convenience to our community.

Forest Street Parade will be held TODAY!!!!! 5:30-7

The Kiwanis Club of Forrest City will hold its annual Pancake Day Fundraiser, Tuesday, November 5th at the First Baptist Church Gym at 507 N. Rosser Street in Forrest City. Tickets are $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Serving times are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Meals will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, a beverage of choice and accompaniments. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis Club member. This annual fundraiser supports numerous activities and organizations throughout the year with an emphasis on children in the community. Sponsorship opportunities and dining placemat ads are currently available. For more information, contact Anna Howton at 870-317-5296.

Hours for trick or treating

Halloween Safety Tips

Due to possible inclement weather on Thursday (10/31), the Forrest Street Parade has been moved up to Wednesday (10/30) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Also, the Trunk or Treat event in Palestine has been moved to Wednesday (10/30) from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

-The Forrest City High School Class of 2025 will host the annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school faculty parking lot on Victoria Street. The festivities will include a Trunk Contest so decorate your cars and fill those trunks with treats. To participate, contact Mrs. Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464 or email her at donesha.boyd@fcmustangs.net.

Happy First Responder Day to The City of Forrest City’s Police, Fire, EMT, and 911 dispatchers! Your hard work and dedication make our community safer every day. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and service!

Day 2 of Red Ribbon Drug Free Week is here, and today is Pink Out Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible employees who are wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness. Your dedication to this important cause is truly inspiring! Together, we can spread awareness and show our support. Let’s keep up the great work!

Street Department heavy equipment operator, Marvin Washington, along with Code Enforcement Officer Kendall Pettus, has been hard at work removing condemned houses. This effort is part of our commitment to improving our community, and we’re pleased to announce that more houses will be coming down in the near future. List of properties that has been condemn: 252 Beech Grove 612 Laughrun 1212 Walsh 518 Lombardy 1425 Skyline Drive 623 West Franklin 809 Oakland 1309 Culley

Christmas Parade