City of Forrest City

Today at the Forrest City Library starting at 4pm

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, are now being accepted. Anyone wanting to apply must provide the following items: --A photo ID --Social Security card (household members aged 18 or older) --Social Security numbers (household members younger than age 18) --Copies of your most recent utility bills --Proof of income --Proof of residency The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment says LIHEAP only applies to residential applicants, not businesses. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 30. For questions about the application process, contact your county’s organization. In St. Francis County, call the Crowley’s Ridge Development Council in Forrest City at 870-630-0193.

If you're heading eastbound toward Memphis, traffic is still backed up. ARDOT is currently working on the St. Francis River Bridge, causing delays. Be prepared for some extra time on the road and drive safely!

If you're heading eastbound toward Memphis, be aware that traffic is backed up right now. No details yet on the cause but be prepared for delays and plan accordingly. Stay safe out there!

*****ATTENTION FORREST CITY RESIDENTS! ***** **Permit Requirements for Construction Projects ** If you are planning any construction or renovation project in Forrest City, please be advised that permits are required for ALL construction activities. This includes, but is not limited to: • New construction • Home renovations • Additions and alterations • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work • Demolition projects Ensuring you have the proper permits helps keep our city safe and ensures that all work is up to code. • It ensures construction is safe, up to code, and in compliance with local laws. • It helps protect property values and community safety. • It allows the city to maintain proper oversight on all building activities. Need help or have questions? Reach out to the City of Forrest City Building Department at [225 North Washington (870) 633-1315] Let’s work together to maintain a safe, well-regulated community for all!

🚨 City of Forrest City Nuisance Structure Condemnation List 🚨 The following properties have been added to the nuisance structure condemnation list: 620 South Division - Telaska Cochran (0700-00606-0000) 118 South McClendon - Eva Rollinson (0750-00132-0000) 403/405 McDaniel - Martha & Sammie Green (0755-00036-0000) 1138/1140 North Division - Elizabeth Bailey (0765-00008-0000) 500 Laughrun - James Moore (0708-00005-0000) We are actively working on adding more structures to the list. Your patience is appreciated as we continue this important work to improve our community. Thank you!

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FYI -A Health & Wellness Community Expo will be held April 4th from 9-2 at the James Banks Gymnasium at Lee High School in Marianna. The event will feature screening mammograms for women age 40 and above. Please bring your driver’s license & insurance cards. Call 870-295-5225 for more information.

The Forrest City Public Library will host special Spring Break activities for students, March 25th and 27th starting both days at 10 a.m. Call 870-633-5646 for more information

A Crochet Class will be held March 24th at 4 p.m. as part of the Adult Programs at the Forrest City Public Library. Call 870-633-5646 for more information.

A USDA drive-thru food distribution will be held in St. Francis County, Thursday (3/20) at two locations: Larry Bryant Center in Forrest City from 8-10 a.m. and at Palestine City Hall from 9-11 a.m.

The City Council of Forrest City will meet Tuesday (3/18) at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

A representative from Arkansas Legal Aid will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday, March 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.

FYI The City of West Memphis says that the I-55 bridge will be closed again for construction this weekend, weather permitting. The closure is planned, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, March 21. It will re-open by 6 p.m. Monday, March 24. The bridge will be closed at Bridgeport Road on the Arkansas side and South Parkway in Memphis. The I-55 southbound ramp and Crump Boulevard westbound will also be closed.

🌟 Thank You to the St. Francis County Community Foundation! 🌟 The City of Forrest City, Arkansas, extends our heartfelt gratitude to the St. Francis County Community Foundation for their generous grant of $8,069.00. This funding, made possible through the St. Francis County Giving Tree Endowment, will go toward purchasing new playground equipment for our city park — promoting active play and supporting the fight against childhood obesity in our community. We also want to thank the Arkansas Community Foundation for facilitating this grant and championing the health and well-being of Forrest City’s children. Together, we’re creating a healthier, more vibrant future for our kids! 🛝🌳💪 #ForrestCity #CommunitySupport #HealthyKids #ChildhoodObesityPrevention #ActivePlay #StrongerTogether

FYI USDA Food Distribution

Crochet Class will be held March 24th at 4 p.m. as part of the Adult Programs at the Forrest City Public Library. Call 870-633-5646 for more information.

“Raisin” Multiple Sclerosis Awareness event, coming up Saturday (3/15) from 2-5 p.m. at the Thomas Health & Wellness Center in Forrest City.

Arkansas Law enforcement will conduct a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign March 17th in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Officials say that every year, alcohol-impaired driving casts a shadow over the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by taking the lives of community and family members across America. Statistics show that 38% (290) of the traffic fatalities that occurred during the St. Patrick’s Day holidays between 2018-2022 involved drunk drivers. In 2022 alone, there were 74 drunk-driving fatalities during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, of which 49 involved drivers with a blood alcohol level of almost twice the legal limit. Drivers ages 21-34 (34%) were the age group most involved in alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities during this holiday, followed by drivers under 21 (30%). For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The City of Forrest City is seeking volunteers to help with a city-wide cleanup on April 12, 2024! 🧹✨ If you are part of an organization, a student in need of volunteer hours, or a church looking to give back to the community, we would love your help! 📅 Date: April 12, 2024 📍 Location: 225 North Washington 🕒 Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am For more details or to sign up, please contact Sharren Henderson at City Hall: 📞 Phone: 870-633-1315 📧 Email: cityhall@cityofforrestcityar.com