COMMUNITY EVENTS

MADISON COVID-19 TESTING

NOW

Free testing available to everyone. Fridays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Madison, 509 Jackson Street. Call 870-295-5225 to pre-register.

WABASH COVID-19 TESTING

NOW

Free testing available to everyone. Thursdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at LCCC Lakeview Satellite Clinic, 14066 Highway 44 in Wabash. Call 870-295-5225 to pre-register.

RED CROSS ANTIBODY TESTING

NOW

Red Cross is now testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will indicate if the donor's immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Schedule your appointment today by calling 1-800-733-2767.

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.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE PARK

NOW

Just a reminder that there are things to do at the Mississippi State Park. The Visitor Center including exhibit hall and gift shop are open Wednesday-Sunday from 8am - 5pm. Bike rentals are open 8am-4:30pm each day. They can take reservations and payment over the phone. They are now selling worms for fishing. Swim beaches are closed at this time. RV and tent camping are open at Beech Point and Lone Pine campgrounds, Storm Creek Campground is temporarily closed due to construction. The paillion and multi-purpose room are open with limitations. For questions call 870-295-4040 or visit

CRAWFISHIN' IN THE PARK

APRIL 10

The Caldwell Fire Department’s annual Crawfishin’ in the Park fundraiser is coming up Saturday, April 10, from 1a.m. - 5 p.m. at the City Park in Caldwell. Tickets are $20 a piece. Call 261-2912 or 317-2542 for advance tickets or for sponsorship information.

27TH ANNUAL CHICKEN & DUMPLING DAY

APRIL 10

Historic William Stone House will be having their 27th Annual Chicken & Dumpling Day on Saturday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $6 a plate. Carry out only this year. For more information call 501-626-7254.

MADISON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 12

Madison City Council meeting will be on Monday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at the Madison Community Center.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF SFC

APRIL 15

The Democratic Party of St. Francis County will meet on Thursday, April 15, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the St. Francis County Courthouse, upstairs courtroom. All members are asked to be present and we welcome new members. Social distancing will be practiced.

KIDS FISHING DERBY AT VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK

APRIL 17

On Saturday, April 17, Village Creek State Park will host a fishing derby for children ages 15 and under at the pond on 1 East of The Ridges at Village Creek. For parking, turn left at the visitor center and follow the signs. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. Fishing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded immediately after the event. Participants need to bring their own poles and bait. Parents or guardians must accompany their children. For more information, contact Village Creek State Park at 870-238-9406.

GOLF CART SAFARIS AT VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK

APRIL 24

Golf Cart Safaris are back at Village Creek State Park and scheduled for Saturday, March 27th and Saturday, April 24th. There will be a fee of $10 per adult and $5 per child age 10 and under. The safari will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the golf course. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call Village Creek State Park at 870-238-9406.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

MAY 1

The First United Methodist Church Women are having a community yard sale on Saturday, May 1, from 8 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church parking lot. You can rent 1 space $20, each additional space for the same person $10 each. Limited spaces are available. If you are interested in renting a space contact AnnClaire Vaccaro at 870-261-2064 or the church office at 870-633-1094.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 also a photo ID. You can purchase a photo ID for $5 at the Revenue Office, this is just an option, NOT something you have to do. Either way you MUST have a photo ID.