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Countywide Cleanup Dates

APR 26-MAY 26

St. Francis County has released the dates and location of the yearly countywide cleanup. The 30-yard dumpsters will be placed at these locations from Friday through Sunday night with pickup being on Monday morning. The locations and dates are below:

April 26th -28th Wheatley City Shop Wheatley, Arkansas

Hughes City Hall Hughes, Arkansas

May 3rd-5th Palestine City Hall Palestine, Arkansas

Widener Community Center Widener, Arkansas

May 10th-12th Newcastle Fire Department State Highway 284

Caldwell City Hall Caldwell, Arkansas

May 17th-19th Colt City Community Center Colt, Arkansas

Hartman Diesel Repair State Highway 334

May 24th-26th Madison Community Center Madison, Arkansas

Autism Workshop @ Forrest City Public Library

APR 27

The Forrest City Public Library is hosting a workshop on Autism with Renee Holmes, RN, Director of Autism Services of Partners for Inclusive Communities on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Breakfast and daycare will be provided but you must RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rd. This workshop will cover what Autism is, support for individuals with Autism and Sensory Differences and information about the Autism waiver and the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center. The library is located at 421 S. Washington St. in Forrest City. To RSVP or for information please call 870-633-5646.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 27

Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27th at the Lee County Cooperative Clinic starting at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The clinic is located at 530 West Atkins Blvd. in Marianna. If you have any questions, please call 870- 295-5225.

Mary Anne’s Art Walk

APR 27

The Cross County Arts Council is hosting Mary Anne’s Art Walk, Saturday, April 27 at the Cross County Library 3-6 pm. The event will feature local artists in 11 businesses in Downtown Wynne. Tickets are $10 and include snacks and beverages at each downtown business. Nutrish Queen and Hog-Wild Quessenberry BBQ Food Truck will be open for food. There will be door prizes, music by Eli Adams and Sunburn at the Wynne Splash Pad. The walk will begin at the Cross County Library with drawings at the Merriman later in the day. For more information contact Keeli Smith @ 870-362-5679 or keelimsmith@gmail.com

Haynes Baptist Church Homecoming

APR 28

Haynes Baptist Church will be having their Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, April 28th. Sunday School will start at 10:00 am, Church service starts at 11:00 am and singing will start around 1:00 pm. Pastor Donald Lewis will be officiating. For any questions please call Dorothy Slaughter at 633-3863 or 870-270-1912. The Morning Show

Forrest City Farmers Market Vender/Volunteer Meeting

April 30

The Forrest City Farmers Market (FCFM) committee will host a meeting on Tuesday, April 30th at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Forrest City’s City Hall to prepare for the local market to open later this summer. Local farmers, vendors and crafters are encouraged to attend as well as anyone wanting to volunteer on Saturday Mornings throughout the market season. Applications will be available to complete to become a vendor. They are also looking for musical acts to play during the market. The FCFM is tentatively scheduled to open on June 1. For more information contact Anna Howton @ 870-317-5296.

First United Methodist Women in Faith Community Yard Sale

MAY 4

The First United Methodist Women in Faith Community Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 am until Noon at the First United Methodist Church Parking Lot located at 101 S. Izard St. in Forrest City. Booth spaces are available for $20 per space, $10 for any extra space per customer. A limited number may also sign up for electricity for an extra $15 dollars. For more information contact the First United Methodist Church Monday through Thursday @ 633-1094 or Ann Vaccaro @ 870-261-2064

Celebrate National Teacher Week

MAY 6-10

Remember to thank all the hard working, dedicated people that have a passion for teaching. All teachers are truly appreciated!Show

Louis Jordan Jazz on the River Concert

MAY 10

Celebrate the legacy of jazz legend Louis Jordan at the inaugural Louis Jordan Jazz on the River Concert, hosted by the Delta Cultural Center. Join them on May 10, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cherry Street Pavilion in Helena-West Helena, for an evening filled with music by talented Arkansas jazz artists. The concert is free, with no reserved seating, so bring your chairs or blankets and find a spot in front of the Cherry Street Pavilion. Food and beverage trucks will be on-site, along with local restaurant options nearby. There will be an afterparty at Delta Dirt Distillery. For more details, contact the Delta Cultural Center at 870-338-4350 info@deltaculturalcenter.com or follow us on social media for updates.

7th Annual Beans, Greens and Cornbread Contest

MAY 11

Join the Delta Cultural Center (DCC) for a celebration of Southern culinary traditions at the 7th Annual Beans, Greens, and Cornbread Contest. The event will be held on May 11, 2024, at the DCC Depot Museum in Helena-West Helena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Delta Eagle Room at 95 Missouri Street. Participation is free, and they encourage you to register in advance, although you can also enter up until 9:30 a.m. on the day of the contest. For more details on how to participate or attend, please reach out to us at info@deltaculturalcenter.com or call 870-338-4350.Show

Lee County Regional Job Fair

May 16

The Workforce Development Board of Eastern Arkansas and Arkansas Workforce Center will be hosting the 2024 Lee County Regional Job Fair on Thursday, May 16th beginning at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. There will be various employers attending and seeking to hire immediately! The event will be held at the Marianna Civic Center located at 593 State Hwy 243 in Marianna. For more information call Tracy Hinton @ 870-318-4696.

Forrest City Country Club 2 Man Scramble

MAY 25 & 26

Forrest City Country Club will host a 2 Man Scramble Golf Tournament May 25 and 26. Play starts at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee is $250 per team that includes practice round, shrimp boil dinner, Calcutta and will feature a Ducks Unlimited Silent Auction fundraiser! For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at 901-218-3955 or Matt Howton at 870-270-7371.

Ridgecrest Golf Tournament

JUN 1&2

Ridgecrest Golf Club in Forrest City will host a Four Ball golf tournament, June 1-2. The event will feature 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tee times, with Calcutta & dinner. First place: $1,200, Second place: $800 and Third Place: $400. For more information, contact Jackie McKennon at 870-866-5823 or Tony Downey at 870-270-0361.

Forrest City High School Class of 1984 Reunion

NOW

Calling all class classmates. The Forrest City High School class of 1984 will be Celebrating our 40th Class Reunion, on Friday August 30 - September 1, 2024. For more information contact Angela Owens at 870-318-8421 or Janice Saine at 501-615-3752.

Hunter- Live Band and Dance

Every Friday Night

Reminder to everyone that every Friday night from 7:00pm until 10:00pm there is a Live Band and Dance at the Sr. Citizen Building located on Primrose Street in Hunter, Ar. Fun for all ages from 0 to 100. If you have any questions, call Ronnie @ 318-9253. Everyone is welcome!

FCMC Auxiliary Pink Ladies

NOW

The Auxiliary at Forrest City Medical Center is seeking new volunteers. If you have a giving heart and would like to devote some time volunteering, they would be happy to have you on board. Their infamous "pink ladies", keep the hospital gift shop running smoothly, raise money for scholarships for local healthcare students, host fund raisers, health fairs, as well as help with hosting several events within the hospital. If interested in volunteering with the Auxiliary, please reach out to one of the ladies in the gift shop Monday through Friday 10 am -2 pm at 870-261-0417.

Chance for a Change

NOW

Chance for a Change will be providing after-school balanced meal giveaways Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm pick up only for children ages 2 through 18 at the Sports Complex.

MRSP-HUNTER AND BOATING EDUCATION TESTING SITE

NOW

The Mississippi River State Park in Lee County is a testing site for both hunter and boating education courses. Testing dates are by appointment only. For an appointment, call the park at 870-295-4040.

QUILTING GROUP

NOW

The Ties that Bind Quilting Group is accepting new members. Contact 870-633-5837 for more information.

PINK LADIES OF FCMC

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

The Pink Ladies of the Forrest City Medical Center Auxiliary invite you to join them each week for exercise classes that can help all ages and levels of activity. The classes are FREE and are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. in the hospital cafeteria

ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY CLASSES

NOW

FREE Adult Education and Literacy Classes! Call 870-633-4480 extension 310 for more information.

DRIVER'S TESTING AT TROOP D

NOW

Arkansas State Police Troop D driver's testing for Skills will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The written exam will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 870-633-1454. You will need an original copy of your birth certificate and a photo ID. You can purchase a photo ID for $5 at the Revenue Office, this is just an option, and NOT something you have to do. Either way you MUST have a photo ID.

TRANSPORTATION FOR VETS

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

The Disabled Arkansas Veterans is providing transportation to area veterans from St. Francis County to the VA in Little Rock. The van will pick up veterans every Monday and Wednesday at the Shell station on Holiday Drive in Forrest City at 7:05 a.m. and the Love's truck stop in Palestine at around 7:10 a.m. To reserve a spot or get more information please call 870-932-1052.

OUTREACH PROGRAM

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT

The Oak Hill Church of God, 97 SFC 309, will host Monday Night Outreach each week, a free support group for people struggling with depression, grief, loneliness, or addiction. A complimentary meal is served at 5:30p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30p.m. For more information, call 870-633-7331.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 400 Hill St. in Forrest City.

FLU VACCINE

EVERY THURSDAY

Lee County Cooperative Clinic at 530 West Atkins Blvd in Marianna, will be offering free drive thru flu vaccines & Covid-19 testing every Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call 870-295-5225 to pre-register. Walk ups are also welcome. Please wear your mask.

AA & AL-ANON MEETINGS

EVERY THURSDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous & Al Anon Meetings are held at 568 W. Chestnut in Marianna every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT MEETING

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY EACH MONTH

The Alzheimer's Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will host its monthly support group meeting on Thursday, November 8, starting at noon at Forrest City Medical Center. For more information call 870-494-3300. Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CLASSES

EVERY THURSDAY

Classes for an Arkansas Driver's License are held each Thursday at the Lee County Courthouse. The driving portion is at 9 a.m., and the written exam is given at 1:00 p.m.

MARS HILL CLOTHES CLOSET

OPEN THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

If you or anyone you know needs clothing, please come shop! Our clothes are clean, gently worn, and FREE!
Take Hwy. 261 South from Palestine (turn at the Valero Station) and cross the Lee County line. Then take the first paved road to the right (LEE 814). The church is just off the pavement. Only 6 miles or so from Palestine.
Call for more info or emergency needs.
870-317-8848 or 870-295-0408