City Hall
224 North Rosser
Forrest City, AR 72335
870-633-1315
Local Links of Interest
FCPD Links:
Forrest City Police Department Most Wanted
The Forrest City Police Department will post information concerning dangerous individuals wanted for crimes in our city and unidentified suspects in crimes.
FC Most WantedArkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)
Search your area for registered sex offenders on-line. You can also register to check on a Department of Corrections prisoner and/or be automatically notified when the prisoner is released from jail or coming up for parole. There is a lot of public information available at this web site including crime statistics.
www.acic.org
Social Security Administration Information
Social Security Online.
The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
With so many people approaching retirement age in the fast paced world that we live in, we are offering a more convenient and less time consuming method of filing for benefits, providing information (such as our On-Line Retirement Estimator), and the ability to make changes to information for current beneficiaries who have already taken the plunge into the retirement pool.
www.socialsecurity.gov
Hospital
Forrest City Medical Center
Located just off Interestate 40 inside the city limits at 1601 Newcastle Road. Directions from I-40 take Exit 242 onto Hwy 284 or from State Highway 1 turn East on Holiday Drive. Follow the blue "H" Hospital signs. Phone: 870-261-0000
www.forrestcitymedicalcenter.com
Education
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute
If you're interested in a career in Auto Body Repair, Cosmetology, Electronics, Major Appliance Service, or Welding, Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute may be the place for you.
www.crti.tec.ar.usEast Arkansas Community College
EACC is a full-service community college that serves St. Francis, Lee, Cross, Monroe and Woodruff counties. The faculty and staff is committed to providing students of all ages and stages of life access to high quality and affordable academic, technical and non-credit education. The 88-acre campus of East Arkansas Community College is located atop scenic Crowley’s Ridge just off Highway 284 within the city limits of Forrest City.
www.eacc.eduForrest City School District
Forrest City School District is comprised of five elementary schools and three secondary schools. Visitors to this site will find the school calendar, district events, information on the Homework Hotline, school board minutes and more.
mustang.grsc.k12.ar.usArkansas Colleges & Schools Directory
If you are searching one of the 81 colleges in Arkansas, then American School Search will help you with thorough analysis of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, education cost, campus safety, financial aid options, and many other important aspects of getting education in Arkansas schools.
www.american-school-search.com/arkansas-schools.htmlLocateColleges.Com
Discovering your next move has never been so easy. Locate Colleges is a comprehensive college search website dedicated to the ideology of presenting in-depth information about schools in an intuitive and simple format. We are not affiliated with any schools, nor do we advertise with any specific colleges. The information presented on our website is unbiased, objective, and has been constructed as a helpful tool for potential college seekers wanting to make an informed decision in their college selection process.
www.locatecollages.com
Organizations
St. Francis County Branch NAACP
The St. Francis County Branch NAACP was organized in 1945. Visit this site for information on the local branch and the National NAACP. This site also provides information on Voter Registration.
www.geocities.com/sfcnaacpfc/
The Best in Local News
Times Herald Newspaper
Times Herald is an independent, locally owned newspaper. It is published daily, Monday through Friday, except January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check out this award winning newspaper at the link listed below. (Subscription required to view details.)
www.thnews.comForrest City Broadcasting Company
Local radio stations 950AM KXJK and 93.5FM KBFC -Country - airing the best of music, local news, sports, and upcoming area events.
www.kxjk.com
Around Our Town
Motels & Hotels
If you need a place to stay while visiting Forrest City there are many places from which to choose. Following the link below will help you decide and direct you to the perfect accomodations.
Worldweb.comEACC Fine Arts Center
Located on the main campus of East Arkansas Community College, this 33,000 sq. foot Class A facility houses an 1,100 seat Auditorium with a Banquet Hall, a 2,900 sq. foot stage, a Black Box Theatre, and an Art Gallery. Click below for more information about the arts center and upcoming events.
Fine Arts CenterForrest City Area Chamber of Commerce
Visit this site for Economic Development information including demographics, labor force stats and taxation. Also check out their Relocation/Tourism section for information on area banks, churches, civic clubs and healthcare systems.
www.forrestcitychamber.comSt. Francis County Museum
The St. Francis County Museum, located at 419 Front Street in Forrest City, is the perfect place to learn about the history of St. Francis County and Eastern Arkansas. Click on the link below to view the museum's website.
www.sfcmuseum.orgThe Gladlands
A great information site for visitors to discover the best of everything in the city and surrounding area. Some of the highlights are places to stay, eat, shop and things to do in our beautiful outdoors.
www.gladlands.comForrest City Homes
Forrest City is a great place to live and work. We have many houses available in all price ranges. Browse the properties listed at the site below to find your perfect home.
www.forrestcityhomes.comVillage Creek State Park
This beautiful state park is located atop Crowley's Ridge just 13 miles north of Forrest City on Highway 284. Camping areas, cabins, hiking trails, picnic areas & pavilions, fishing lakes, playground, tennis courts and a friendly visitor center are just a taste of what is available for outdoor fun and relaxation that can be found there. Throughout the year Park Rangers provide many educational programs, guided hiking tours and fun events for all ages.
www.arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek