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Kxjk/Kbfc iPhone app 

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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!

University of Arkansas Private Pesticide Applicator Training

FEB 11 & MAR 11

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Research & Extension is providing private pesticide applicator training at the St. Francis County Museum located on 603 Front St. in Forrest City on Tuesday, February 11th and Tuesday, March 11th starting at 9:30 am on both dates. This is for private applicator licenses and the cost is $20. Call 870-261-1730 for more information.

 

Lee County Cooperative Extension Service

FEB 12

The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service has Pesticide Applicator Training to be held Wednesday, February 12th starting at 9:00 am at the Lon Mann Cotton Research Staton located at 3121 Hwy 1 South Marianna, Arkansas. If you have any questions, call 870-295-7720.

 

Arkansas Arts Council presents: Elevate your Nonprofit: A Free Lunch & Learn Workshop in Marianna

FEB 12

Looking to grow or start your nonprofit? There will be a free Lunch and Learn event designed to empower and inspire! This in-person workshop in Marianna will offer One-on-One Expert Guidance,
Funding Insights, Capacity Building Tools plus, a free lunch! This event will be on Wednesday, February 12th  11:00AM-2:00PM at the Marianna Civic Center. Preregistration is required. Call 501-324-9348 for more information.
 

Great American Backyard Bird Count

FEB 14-17

Join the US as well as the world in connecting to birds February 14th -17th   . Spend time in your favorite places watching birds, then share all about what you found. In as little as 15 minutes, notice the birds around you, identify them, count them and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. For more information on how to easily do this, go to www.birdcount.org. or contact a local Arkansas state park for more ways to count locally.

 

The Forrest City Seventh Day Adventist Women’s Day Celebration

FEB 15

The Forrest City Seventh Day Adventist Women’s Day Celebration is Saturday, February 15th starting at 11:15 am with lunch following. For more information contact the church @ sdafc2000@gmail.com .

 

Black History Program

FEB 16

Day's Temple Church of God in Christ in Forrest City will be having a Black History program Feb.16 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rosie Beard. For more information, contact Chairperson Dorothy Norment. Dinner will be served.

 

Fresh Anointing Ministries Black History Program

FEB 16

Fresh Anointing Ministries will be having their Annual Black History Program on Sunday, February 16th at 3:00 PM. The guest speaker will be Pastor Stevie Nelson and the New Beginnings Faith Church of Wynne. For more information call 870-362-4639. Hope to see you there.

 

Legal Aid of Arkansas @ FCPL

FEB 18

A representative of the Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library on Tuesday, February 18th from 9:00 am until Noon. Please call the library at 870-633-5646 for an appointment.

 

Lee County Cooperative Extension Service

FEB 20

The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service has a Corn & Cotton Meeting to be held on  Thursday, February 20th starting at 8:30 am at the Lon Mann Cotton Research Staton located at 3121 Hwy 1 South Marianna, Arkansas. If you have any questions, call 870-295-7720.

Brinkley Chamber of Commerce 2025 Banquet

FEB 20

The 2025 Brinkley Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set to be held Thursday, February 20th at the Brinkley Convention Center starting at 6:30 pm. The banquet speaker will be Todd Yaboubian, head meteorologist for KARK channel 4 News. For tickets contact Henrietta Morris @ 870-734-2262. 

 

USDA Food Distributions in St. Francis County

FEB 20

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the following locations: The Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center in Forrest City from 8:00 am until 10:00 am or until food runs out and Palestine City Hall from 9:00 am until 11:00 am or until food runs out. For more information call Natalie Neal @ 870-932-3663.

 

Annual Chili Day Fundraiser

FEB 21

The Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for it’s annual chili day fundraiser at First Baptist Church in Forrest City. This year’s event is set for Friday, February 21st from 10:30 am until 7:00 pm. For more information contact Samuel Pettus @ 870-317-5426.

 

Mother Earnestine Weaver 87th Birthday Celebration

FEB 21

Help Mother Earnestine Weaver celebrate her 87th birthday by participating in her annual drive-thru food donation event to benefit the St. Francis County Food Pantry. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted on Friday, February 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For pick-up service or for more information, contact Mother Weaver at 870-633-7198.

 

Regional Super Tax Day

FEB 22

The Regional Super Tax Day is Saturday, February 22nd at the Forrest City Civic Center from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Taxes prepared and filed free by the Forrest City Public Library IRS VITA site. Sponsored by Entergy for more information call the library at 870-633-5646.

 

2nd Pastoral Anniversary Service of Spiritual #24 Church

FEB 22-23

The 2nd Pastoral Anniversary service for Pastor Clarence & Lady Antionette James of Spiritual #24 has been rescheduled to February 22nd & 23rd , 7:00 pm Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday.

 

Lee County Cooperative Extension Service

FEB 28

The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service has a Rice & Soybean Meeting to be held Friday,  February 28th starting at 8:30 am at the Lon Mann Cotton Research Staton located at 3121 Hwy 1 South Marianna, Arkansas. If you have any questions, call 870-295-7720.

 

Lee County Cooperative Extension Service

MAR 12

The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service has Pesticide Applicator Training to be held Wednesday, March 12th starting at 9:00 am at the Lon Mann Cotton Research Staton located at 3121 Hwy 1 South Marianna, Arkansas. If you have any questions, call 870-295-7720.

 

Kook & the Gang to perform @ UAEACC

MAR 15

University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present the GRAMMY® award-winning group Kool & the Gang on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center.  Tickets went on sale Monday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online at EACC.edu or by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352.

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

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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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THE MORNING SHOW

with Richard Benson and Rob Johnson
7:30 each weekday

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GOSPEL PROGRAMMING 

with Miles Kimble 
from 6:00 a.m. until Noon on Sundays and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Monday.

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LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

with Rick Holt
6 a.m. and noon each weekday

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AND THE RAZORBACKS

  

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RISE UP COUNTRY

8:00 to 10:00 p.m. each Sunday Morning On KBFC

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