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
Forrest Street Costume Parade
The Forrest City School District Special Services Department will hold a meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM with parents of students:
• Who live in the Forrest City School District
• Have a child who has had an IEP in a public-school setting
• Are currently homeschooling
The meeting will be held in the library at Forrest City Jr. High School. The
purpose of the meeting is discussion of possible services your child can receive through a service plan.
Please contact Jana Lee at 870-633-1796 for more information.
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐟𝐜𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬.𝐧𝐞𝐭
The two-week early voting period for the Nov. 5 General Election is underway.
In St. Francis County, early voting will take place at the Courthouse in Forrest City.
Early voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Early voting will end at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.
Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 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 FCHS faculty parking lot on Victoria Street. The fun festivities will include a Trunk Contest so decorate your cars and fill those trunks with treats!
Get out your costumes and join us for an evening of fun. Want to participate? Contact Mrs. Donesha Boyd at 870-633-1464 or email her at donesha.boyd@fcmustangs.net!
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐟𝐜𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬.𝐧𝐞𝐭
Friday, October 25, 2024, will be the final day for hurricane disaster relief donations. You still have time to drop off your contributions until then! We have a truck heading to Tennessee to deliver the donations.
A huge thank you to the citizens of Forrest City from the City and Nate Thomas for your incredible generosity. Together, we’ve made a significant impact!
Let’s keep it going!
Exciting week ahead for The City of Forrest City employees! From October 23rd to 31st, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week to promote a drug-free lifestyle and stand strong against drugs. Today is Crazy Sock Day, and our employees are rocking their wild socks!
Don’t forget, tomorrow is Pink Out Day as we unite in the fight against breast cancer. Let’s show our support and spread awareness!
A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday (10/22) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.
We have more hand sanitizer available at City Hall! You're welcome to stop by and pick some up
