Are you interested in making a difference in St. Francis county by increasing cancer screenings and transportation equity? If so, the ComPASS Community-Led Health Equity Coalition (CCHLE) needs YOU! The CCLHE will assist in promoting and supporting the Cancer in Your Community: Strategies to Reduce Cancer and Chronic Disease in the AR Delta Program focused on St. Francis County. Your expertise can make a difference! This event is for St. Francis County residents!
City Council Meeting Tomorrow 6 PM
Do you know an outstanding athlete whose achievements deserve recognition in the Forrest City Athletic Hall of Fame?
Nominate them today!
Let’s celebrate the achievements of our local athletes who have made a significant impact in sports and our community!
Alternating lane closures are planned on the Interstate 40 Mississippi Relief Bridge just past Exit 281 in West Memphis from Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18.
The eastbound and westbound outside lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily as bridge crews perform a routine bridge inspection. At least two lanes of travel will remain open in each direction at all times.
Traffic will be controlled with the use of cones and signage. Drivers are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.
First responders have been busy this morning on I-40 westbound. Currently around mile marker 230, working a fatality accident with another entrapment.
Traffic is being diverted at exit 239 at this time. www.idrivearkansas.com is a great resource for traffic and road conditions when traveling through our state.
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The Forrest City School District has scheduled our annual Back to School Fair for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Dwight Lofton Mustang Arena.
WE ARE HIRING!!!
Have you been on the fence about stepping in to the best job in the world? Here’s your chance. Grab you an application and come try your hand at being a firefighter. Absolutely one of the most rewarding jobs you could have. We recently swapped to a 48/96 schedule. Which means you work for 48 hours, then off for 96 hours (average 10 workdays a month). If you have any questions send us a message here or you can speak with any of our firefighters.
Do you have an exciting community event coming up that you'd like to share with everyone in our wonderful city? Whether it's a festival, fundraiser, sports event, or any other gathering that brings our community together, we want to help spread the word!
To have your event featured on the City of Forrest City page, simply send us the details at:
📧 cityhall@cityofforrestcityar.com
📧 shenderson@cityofforrestcityar.com
We look forward to showcasing the vibrant events that make Forrest City such a great place to live and visit. Let's celebrate and support each other's initiatives for a stronger community!
Join us for a day of fishing fun at the annual Kids Fishing Derby hosted by Roper Outdoors. This event promises to be a great opportunity for kids to enjoy the outdoors and learn about fishing in a safe and supportive environment.
Join us for a morning of fun and fishing at the annual Kids Fishing Derby on September 7, 2024, from 8:00 AM to noon! This exciting event is perfect for children ages 4 to 17 who love the outdoors and enjoy the thrill of catching fish.
Update from the City of Forrest City: Kendall Pettus, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer, and Timothy Love from the Street Department have initiated the process to condemn houses, starting with 400 B Street.
Ensuring our neighborhoods remain safe and vibrant is crucial, and we appreciate their efforts in addressing this important issue.
From July 10-July 31 State, County, and City Officers will be out running radar. Please watch your speed. The faster you go the faster your money goes.
July 7-13 is Operation Safe Driver Week. Safety behind the wheel will be the focus of this week’s safety/loss control topic. Recognized annually by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
New Student Orientation 2024 is just around the corner! All new students registered or planning to attend EACC in the Fall will be required to participate in New Student Orientation. NSO will be held on Tuesday, August 6th in the EACC Fine Arts Center
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Beryl to make landfall south of Houston, Texas as a category 1 hurricane then turn to the northeast and move over Arkansas.
By the time Beryl moves over the Natural State, it will most likely have weakened into a tropical depression, which could produce winds at 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph.
The main threat for Arkansas will be severe weather, more specifically tornadoes. It’s common for the remnants of a tropical system to spawn short-lived tornadoes.
The Storm Prediction Center has parts of Arkansas under a level 2 “low risk” for severe weather Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. They have much of the state under a level 1 “very low risk” category.
The other potential impact in the state from the hurricane is flooding, with up to 3-6″ of rainfall possible in the western half of the state. Flood-prone areas could be at risk.
The Safer Streets for All Forum was well attended by concerned citizens, city officials, and representatives from Gavers. The engineers from Gavers presented on various strategies and solutions to make the streets safer for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. They discussed the importance of proper street design, traffic calming measures, and the implementation of new technologies to improve safety. Citizens had the opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions about specific problem areas in the city. Many expressed their frustration with speeding drivers, lack of sidewalks, and poorly marked crosswalks. The engineers listened attentively and took notes on all the feedback provided. Overall, the forum was a great success in bringing together the community and experts to work towards making the streets safer for all. The city officials and Gavers engineers committed to following up on the concerns raised and developing a plan of action to address them. The citizens left feeling heard and hopeful for positive change in their city.
If you have any concern or places that needs attention to, please click the https://forrestcityss4a.transportationplanroom.com/
City Hall will be closed July 4, 2025. We will reopen on July 5, 2024
Fireworks Restriction
Bring the children out for a spectacular fireworks display at the Forrest City Complex!
Join us for an evening filled with dazzling lights, music, and fun for the whole family. Let's celebrate together under the stars with breathtaking fireworks.
