Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications for Spring Semester

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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2026 semester. Single mothers and fathers who are seeking financial support for higher education can apply at aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Feb. 1. Recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or professional certificate. Scholarship awards range from $400 to $1,600, depending on enrolled credit hours. Funds are sent directly to recipients so they can pay for essential needs such as rent, child care, gas, utilities, and school-related expenses. A complete list of eligibility requirements and details about scholarship cycles is available at aspsf.org/scholarships. For more information, contact Jen Lawrence at jlawrence@aspsf.org or 501.550.6304.

 

Legal Aid of Arkansas @ FCPL

JAN 20

A representative from Legal Aid of Arkansas will be at the Forrest City Public Library, Tuesday, January 20th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the library at 870-633-5646 to make an appointment.

 

Jolly Elders To Meet

JAN 20

The Jolly Elders at Ridgewood Baptist Church will have their monthly meeting on January 20, 2026 at noon. Lunch will be chicken spaghetti. Bring a side dish and or dessert to go along with the meal. The program will be presented by Landon and Rita Hood. Come out and join us and bring a friend!

 

Lee County Cemetery Workshop

JAN 24th

The Lee County Cemetery Association, Inc. will have a Cemetery Workshop on Saturday, January 24th at 10:00 am at St. John M.B. Church located at 1477 Lee Road 403 in Marianna. The Curtis H. Sykes's Memorial Grant received by the Lee County Cemetery Association, Inc. will be presented during the workshop as well. Refreshments will be served. Call Katie Jones 870-494-5731 or Clifton Collier 501- 940-7506 for more information.

 

Special Olympics Arkansas Area 8 Polar Plunge

FEB 14

It’s time for the Special Olympics Arkansas Area 8 Polar Plunge! This year it will be on Saturday, February 14th at Village Creek State Park at Lake Dunn. Registration is at 11:00 am with the Plunge promptly at Noon. For more information about this Polar Plunge or others across the state go to www.specialolympicsarkansas.org, their Facebook page @ Special Olympics Arkansas Area 8, call 501-771-0222 or email theresa@specialolympicsarkansas.org

 

Brinkley Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet

FEB 19th

The Annual Brinkley Chamber of Commerce Banquet is Thursday, February 19th. This year’s special Guest Speaker will be Brinkley native Herbert “Flight Time” Lang. Mr. Lang was a Harlem Globetrotter for 18 years and will be returning home to share an inspiring message of kindness, perseverance, and global impact. Social hour will start at 5:30 pm with the Banquet starting at 6:30 pm. For reservations & tickets call 870-589-0834.

 

UA-EACC Presents An Evening with Toto

FEB 21

The University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College will present An Evening with Toto on Saturday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center in Forrest City. Purchase tickets online at EACC.edu or call 870-633-4480, ext. 352. Tickets are $59. Spring Series subscription packages are available.  The UA-EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40.  

 

Pastor’s Fellowship with The Call

FEB 23

There will be a Pastor’s Fellowship with The Call on Monday, February 23rd starting at 6:00 pm at Caldwell Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall in Caldwell. Complementary BBQ will be served. Any pastor interested please contact Ronni Scwantz @ 870-662-1511. Spouses are welcome!

 

 

Arkansas Delta Community Connections

March 4

Save the Date! On Wednesday, March 4th the Arkansas Delta Community Connections will host a forum-style panel discussion featuring field experts on: Addiction, Recovery, Mental Health, & How Community Leadership can drive change. The meeting is open to all and will be from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm at the Woodruff Electric meeting room.

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