COMMUNITY EVENTS
To publicize your non-profit event, send details to Mary Lynn: call 870-633-1252 or toll free at 800-246-5955; fax 870-633-1259; or email Be sure to include the who, what, when, how, and why for the event; the deadline (if there is one); and a contact number for listeners (for more information).
MOTHER'S DAY OUT
NOW
The Mother's Day Out program at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City, is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This program is for Mother's who need a couple of hours to themselves or to run errands. For an application or for more information, call the First Baptist Church office at 870-633-2382 or Paige Daugherty at 870-270-0811.
BRINKLEY WATER DEPARTMENT
NOW
Brinkley Water Department is asking customers to use their drive-thru or drop box to pay their bill until further notice.
MADISON COURT
JUNE 2
A new court date has been set for anyone who was scheduled to appear in Madison Municipal Court in April or May. Madison city officials say that the new court date is Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. in the District Court building in Forrest City. For more information, call 870-633-2172.
COVID-19 TESTING
JUNE 6
There will be a FREE Covid-19 testing drive-thru/walk-up on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center, 1335 N. Washington in Forrest City. This is free for anyone with or without Covid-19 symptoms. No physician referral needed. For more information, call 833-508-0774.
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.