Kxjk/Kbfc iPhone app
NOW
If you have an iPhone, our mobile app is back up and working! Just go to your iPhone app store and under search type in kxjk or kbfc and download the app! Free of charge. You can even swap between kxjk or kbfc on either app. We are still working on Android but will let you know when that app is working as well!
BBQ Fundraiser
NOV 17
There will be a BBQ Fundraiser for Jennifer and Gil Brazeale in honor of Trip Brazeale this Sunday, November 17th from 12:00 PM until food runs out at the St. Francis County Fairgrounds in Forrest City. $20 per plate. There will also be a gun raffle with raffle tickets going for $20 each or 6 for $100. Hope to see you there!
Memorial Fund and GoFundMe
Ongoing
A Memorial Fund has been set up for Tripp Brazeale at FNBEA and a GoFundMe to assist his parents Gil and Jennifer Brazeale with his final expenses. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Month of November
The Forrest City public Library will be collecting new or gently used sweaters of all sizes the whole month of November for the Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Won’t you help your neighbor ? If you have any questions, please call the library at 870-633-5646.
First United Methodist Youth Annual Smoked Turkey Fundraiser
Ongoing
The First United Methodist Youth will be selling the Church Smoked Turkeys this year. They are $35 each and can be ordered by calling the church @ 870-633-1094, filling out their form on google docs which is https://forms.gle/uLELLsQkZqEwEpFT7 OR they have a QR Code you can scan. Turkeys will be ready Friday, November 22nd.
2024 SFC Elves Toy Project
Ongoing
The SFC Elves 2024 Toy Project is now underway. Monetary donations and new or toys in working order and clean condition can be dropped off at Southern Furniture, Beavers & Cline Law Office, the St. Francis County Museum, the Forrest City Public Library or the First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas – North Washington Branch. Last year over 650 needy children from the Forrest City/St. Francis County area benefitted from this project. The SFC Elves look forward to your continued support. For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at 901-218-3955 or Justin Reeves at 870-630-486.
Mississippi River State Park’s Annual Enchanted Forest
Sponsorship starting NOW
Mississippi River State Park invites everyone to celebrate the holiday season with its Annual Enchanted Forest, a holiday display lighting up the sidewalks around the Visitor Information Center from December 1-31, 2024. Local families, businesses, churches, and community groups are encouraged to join by sponsoring a tree to help create this festive experience starting now. The Enchanted Forest will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving visitors the chance to enjoy the decorated trees and seasonal atmosphere. For more information on sponsoring a tree please contact Mississippi River State Park at 870.295.4040.
NOV 15-16
To benefit the Aubrey Fire Department, The sale is November 15th & 16th, both days from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Prices will be marked down 50% off on the 16th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This sale benefits Spring Creek Cemetery. Monetary donations can also be made to 106 Triliby Street Aubrey, AR 72311.
Caring Touch Quilt Show & Sale
NOV 16 & 17
The Caring Touch Quilt Show will be Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, November 17th from Noon until 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church on North Rosser in Forrest City. This annual event will showcase these ladies’ hard work and love in every stitch. For more information call 633-2382.
New Rising Sun Annual Choir Day
NOV 17
New Rising Sun located at 1938 W. Broadway will celebrate their Annual Choir Day on November 17, during morning worship @ 10:45.
St. Francis County USDA food distribution
Nov 21
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a drive-thru USDA food distribution in St. Francis County on Thursday, November 21, from 8:00 am until 10:00 AM or until food runs out at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center & Sports Complex. Contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas for more information @ 870-932-3663.
Marianna Area Alumnae Chapter Arts & Letters Committee Presents Afternoon with the Author
Nov 24
You are invited to listen, discuss and ask questions about Outspoken: The Olly Neal Story. By Olly Neal Jr. as told to by Jan Wrede on Sunday, November 24th at 3:00 PM at the Olly Community Health Center located at 558 Atkins Blvd in Marianna. See you there!
Legal Aid of Arkansas at FCPL
NOV 26
A representative from the Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library on Tuesday, November 26th from 9:00 am until 12:00 Noon. Please call the library to make an appointment. Their number is 870-633-5646.
Rumble on the Ridge
Nov 27 through Nov 30
This year’s Rumble on the Ridge Basketball Tournament is fast approaching and will be held Wednesday, November 27th through Saturday, November 30th at the Dwight Lofton Mustang Arena in Forrest City. The annual three-day event began in 1997 and continues to bring excitement and talent to Forrest City. For more information go to their website @ www.Rumbleontheridgefc.com
2024 Forrest City Community Christmas Parade
Dec 6
The 2024 Forrest City Community Christmas Parade is set for 7:00 PM on Friday, December 6th . Sponsored by the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce & Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission, entries must be received by Monday, December 2nd. For more information call the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce @ 870-633-1651.
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
FREE MULCH
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Forrest City Landfill will give away free mulch on the first Saturday of every month, from 7:00 to noon, weather permitting.
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