The 2024-25 entertainment season at East Arkansas Community College has been announced.
The season will start with LEANN RIMES on September 21st. That will be followed by THE ISAACS on November 9th, LONESTAR on January 25th, KOOL & THE GANG on Saturday March 15th, and the season finale will be Saturday, April 12th when ZZ TOP comes to the Fine Art Center.
Subscriber Renewals are available now through the 22nd with subscribers receiving renewal information in the mail or they can call or stop by the Fine Arts Center to renew. Season Packages will go on sale to the public Monday, August 26th. Complete ticket information is available at eacc.edu
Junior Auxiliary of St. Francis County will host a Back-to-School Bingo Night, Saturday (8/17) at 6 p.m. at the St. Francis Area Developmental Center building at 834 East Broadway in Forrest City (next to Jordan’s). Tickets are $30 and includes one bingo round and dinner. Call Amy Hale at 870-318-2206 for more information.
A St. Francis County Veterans Legal Clinic will be held Thursday (8/15) from 12-2 p.m. at the St. Francis County Museum on Front Street in Forrest City.
The clinic will offer free consultation with legal counsel to provide assistance with expungements, estate planning, business law and landlord/tenant issues.
The clinic is a collaborative effort with Legal Aid of Arkansas and the St. Francis County Museum.
Call 901-523-8990 for more information.
From August 16 to September 2, state, county, and city officials will be actively patrolling and checking for impaired drivers. To protect your safety and save money, avoid drinking and driving. Make the responsible choice—designate a sober driver or use alternative transportation.
Women in Transition to Glory Services, Inc. is hosting their Women’s Clothing Drive.
They invite you to participate by donating or receiving items. The drive aims to provide essential clothing for women during job interviews. They need gently used items that are aimed to promote professional attire. During the summer months, you can drop off your donations at their office located at 407 Cleveland Street on Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Leneki Jones by phone (870.270.8180) or by email (witgis2016@gmail.com).
The Forrest City School District will hold its annual district-wide Open House on Friday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. Parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome to come out, tour the facilities, and meet your children’s teachers for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school is Monday, August 19th.
There will be a USDA Food Distribution in St. Francis County on Thursday, August 15th from 8:00 am until 10:00 am or until food runs out at the Larry Bryant Wellness Center. For more information, contact Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas @ 870-932-3663.
East Arkansas Community College will host a special After-Hours One Stop registration event on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for students interested in enrolling for the fall semester. The event will be held in the Welcome Center on the Forrest City campus. For more information call 870-633-4480, ext. 205 or email advising@eacc.edu.
The American Red Cross will be having their blood drive at the Forrest City First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 13th from 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Go to https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html to register.
Free Record Sealing Clinic
The Sixth Grade Academy & Forrest City Junior High School will hold registration from 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟲, through 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟱, in the Jr. High Main Office.
Forrest City High School will hold registration from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟮, 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟱
Forrest City High School will hold registration from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟮, 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟱.
The registration schedule is as follows
:
--𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟮: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟴 𝗮.𝗺. – 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗼𝗿 𝟭 𝗽.𝗺. – 𝟯 𝗽.𝗺.
--𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟯: 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝟵 𝗮.𝗺. – 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.
𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝟭 𝗽.𝗺. – 𝟯 𝗽.𝗺.
--𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰: 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝟵 𝗮.𝗺. – 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.
𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝟭 𝗽.𝗺. – 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺.
--𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟱: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀: 𝟵 𝗮.𝗺. – 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗼𝗿 𝟭 𝗽.𝗺. – 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺.
The Forrest City Recreational Department is thrilled to announce our upcoming Fishing Derby!
Bring your children out for a day filled with fun, learning, and the excitement of fishing. It's a fantastic opportunity for family bonding and outdoor adventure. Don't miss out on this wonderful event!
Thanks to the Advertising and Promotional Committee and LaSandra Ward for hosting the incredible "Taste of the Delta" Food Truck and Music Fest this past Saturday! The "Cowboy Boogie" theme truly came to life thanks to the fantastic lineup of artists: PC Band, Meechie, Terry Rogers, Iyuana Patrice, DeeDee Jones, and Kiya B. Your performances made the event unforgettable!
A big shoutout to all the vendors who brought their delicious food and unique offerings, as well as to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the festival. Your enthusiasm and support were what made this event so special.
Thank you all for making the day a true celebration of music, food, and community spirit!
Photo Credits: Cam Image
USDA Food Distribution will have a Drive Thru Distribution August 15, 2024
Forrest City Fire Department Captain Carlton Pettus and Code Enforcement Officer Kendall Pettus have successfully completed a thorough inspection of the fire suppression system at the new Home 2 hotel. Their expertise ensures that the system is fully operational and up to code, making the hotel a safe and secure environment for all future guests.
The Home 2 hotel is one step closer to opening, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone!
Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful! Please avoid throwing trash in ditches or anywhere outside of designated disposal areas. When we all do our part, we make Forrest City a cleaner, more welcoming place for everyone.
More photos from Roper youth fishing event
A heartfelt thank you to Roper Outdoors for hosting such an incredible youth fishing event! Your dedication to sharing the love of fishing with families made the day unforgettable.
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and fun, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into making this event special. Your support brings communities together and inspires a new generation of anglers.
Thank you for making it all possible and for giving families the chance to create lasting memories on the water!
The Forrest City School District has scheduled their annual Back to School Fair for Saturday, Aug. 10th from 9am to 12-noon at the Dwight Lofton Mustang Arena.
Tonight, City Council Meeting
