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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!

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.

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!

Lane Chapel CME Church

NOV 24

The Lane Chapel C M E Church will hold its annual Men’s day program this Sunday November 24th at 10:00 a m . The guest speaker will be Forrest City Coach, Rev Donnie Willis. The address is 821 West Scott St. in Forrest City Rev Ronald Williams, Pastor.

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

Christmas 2024 at the William Stone House

Nov 30, Dec 7 & Dec 14

Christmas 2024 at the Williams Stone House in Colt will be held on Saturday November 30th, Saturday December 7th and 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. They will have a Children’s shopping room, Mrs. Santa’s kitchen featuring baked goods, preserves and jelly made locally and a special visit from Santa will be on Saturday December 14th. There is no fee to see Santa and bring your camera to take as many pictures as you like. For more information about the Christmas House please call 501-626-7254.

A Night with the Angels

DEC 1

A Night with the Angels will be Sunday, December 1st at the Forrest City Civic Center. Be a part of an Evening of Worship and Praise with Master of ceremony Miles Kimble. The devotion will be with Pastor Lamont Swanigan and special guest is Patrick Hollis. The Supreme Angels, New Spiritual Keys, The Delta Jubelaires, Prevail, Eternal Light Singers, Gospel Wonders and so much more.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Dec 5

It’s time! The American Red Cross blood drive will be at the Forrest City First United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 5th from 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm. All blood types are needed. Go to redcrossblood.org for more information.

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.

Delta Cultural Center 2024 Holiday Open House and Bake-Off Competition

Dec 7

The Delta Cultural Center will host their 2024 Holiday Open House and Bake-Off Competition on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will take place in the DCC Depot Museum, located at 95 Missouri Street in historic Helena-West Helena. In addition to the Bake-Off Competition, Helena-West Helena Central High School Band will perform as visitors tour the depot museum and sample entries from the baking contest. Visitors will also have the chance to vote for a People’s Choice winner. For more information, contact the DCC at 870-338-4350.

Christmas at the Park

DEC 14

Christmas at the Park at Mississippi River State Park will be Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. There will be free carriage rides, the enchanted Forest, Free Bouncy Houses, Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Kids Activities/Crafts, Santa and Mrs. Clause, the Grinch, Smokey the Bear and again it’s all free! MRSP is located at 2955 Hwy 44 in Marianna. For more information call 870-295-4040.

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