There will be no City Council meeting tonight.
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OIWA Association with Southern Extreme Wrestling presents "Extreme Heat"
Saturday, August 10th
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SHARE - AR State Health Alliance for Records Exchange Congratulations are due to Ms. Sharren Henderson, Administrative Assistant/Special Projects for City of Forrest City. Ms. Henderson is the winner of June’s drawing. June is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Share Health Education Campaign includes 12 ready-to-distribute workplace newsletters and educational handouts for each month's health topics. The content has important health highlights, clinical screening recommendations (if applicable) current scientific/ medical guidelines relative to the topic as well as recipes and an interactive activity. The interactive activity has been designed to increase employee engagement. Research studies have shown that hands-on, experimental actions (kinesthetic learning) not only generate more participation, but also influences knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and future health behaviors. Congratulations again Ms. Sharren Henderson for winning the drawing and thank you to all employees who are actively participating in the campaign. Remember taking care of your health is an important part of being a productive and happy workforce. Let’s continue to work together to create a healthy and supportive community for all.
Thank you to The Rock Center for hosting a great Stop the Violence event. It was wonderful to see the Forrest City Fire Department engaging with the youth through a friendly game of kickball. The local vendors and community support added to the positive atmosphere. Keep up the great work in promoting peace and unity in the community. Thank you all for that you do.
Forrest City Police Department will be conducting increased patrols from July 3rd to July 7th to detect impaired drivers. Please drive safely and ensure you are sober behind the wheel.
Contacting the Forrest City Police Department, call 911 for emergency, for non-emergency call 870-633-3434 and for dispatch call 870-594-6208.
Upcoming Events for the month of July at Forrest City Public Library.
Applications will be accepted until July 11, 2024
The Forrest City Public Library will conduct a “Tech Help” session, Tuesday (7/2) from 9-11 a.m. Library staff will help patrons with navigating basic computer skills, getting on the library’s Libbyapp and more. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to set up a time and let them know what type of help you need.
Forrest City Public Library will hold its monthly book sale today (Monday). You choose the books, which will sell for $3 per bag. The bags will be provided.
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Hello July
Your local Verizon store will be hosting a “backpack giveaway” on July 28th at 1 p.m. at their location at 201 Deadrick Road in Forrest City.
Verizon will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies and books. The event will also feature lots of fun activities for the kids, including music and games, plus there’ll be food vendors on site.
Children must be present to get the supplies.
Verizon is looking for sponsors, donations and volunteers to help out with the event.
For more information, call Alexis at 870-630-0907 or email, Alecollins@tccrocks.com.
Public Works Department is currently undertaking a significant effort to clear the overgrown vacant lots on Franklin and Eisenhower streets. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the beauty and safety of our neighborhood.
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are reminding Arkansans that financial assistance for their electricity bills will soon be available.
Starting July 8, residential households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP is designed to lower the energy burden from low-income households, who pay a high proportion of household income for home energy costs, by paying benefits for home energy bills.
Arkansas LIHEAP offers two types of benefit payments:
1. Regular: A one-time payment based on the household income and the number of household members.
2. Crisis: A one-time payment if you are facing disconnection, have a past due balance or the bill is prepaid for less than seven days.
For more information, contact the CRDC office in Jonesboro at (870) 802-7100.
The Little Rock VA will hold a Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans this Thursday (6/27) from 4-6 p.m.
During the clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist with specific questions regarding claims for VA benefits.
To reserve a time slot, Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by close of business on Wednesday, June 26.
VA Regional Offices provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents. This includes disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage, and home loan guaranties.
For more information about VA benefits, visit www.va.gov.
Summer Enrichment Program & Vacation Bible School
Fireworks in the Delta
Ridgecrest Club in Forrest City will host a one-man scramble, June 29-30. Contact Tony Downey at 870-270-0361 for more information