Community Corner
🌱 Why Forrest City police still have no arrest in Flash Mart shooting
Coming up on the Forrest City Patch calendar: Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025
Hey there, Forrest City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Forrest City police still have no arrest in Flash Mart shooting
Also on today's calendar: Delta Summit for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Thursday: Hot with a t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AR man shot while working convenience store (wreg.com) — A month after a late-night shooting at the Flash Mart in Forrest City left 25-year-old employee Tanner Hendrix seriously injured, police still have not made any arrests. Investigators say the masked suspect tried to rob the store and shot Hendrix in the chest, while the police chief plans to update residents and urge the public's help. 
📸 Around Forrest City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forrest City
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★ Featured events ★
- Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025 →
Forrest City
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Delta Summit for Children and Adults with Disabilities →
Ridgewood Baptist, 4002 AR-1 N, Forrest City
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wynne Volleyball vs Heber Springs (7th/Junior A/Senior A/Senior B)
Wynne School District, 1300 Falls Blvd, Wynne
4:30 pm - Fabulous First Thursday Lunch →
Pillow Thompson House, 718 Perry St, Helena
11:00 am - West Helena Central Cougars vs Rivercrest Colts →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
4:30 pm - JH Football vs. Walnut Ridge
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High School Palestine, AR 72372
7:00 pm - WHS Class of 2006 Reunion →
The Merriman, 203 Merriman Ave., Wynne
12:00 pm - SH Football @ Walnut Ridge
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High School Palestine, AR 72372
7:00 pm - West Helena Central Cougars vs Walnut Ridge Bobcats →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
4:30 pm - Jacksonville Lighthouse at Lee →
523 North Forrest Ave, Marianna
5:30 pm - Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception —... →
Delta Cultural Center Depot, 95 Missouri St, Helena
5:00 pm - Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Reception — Visit Helena, Arkansas →
Delta Cultural Center Depot, 95 Missouri St, Helena
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative (9625) - Forrest City, AR in Forrest City. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Forrest City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forrest City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wynne
- KWYN marks 70 years of serving Cross County (thewynneprogress.com)
- Jackets open 5A East play with 44-12 win over Brookland (thewynneprogress.com)
- Liberty Witcher named September 4-H Student of the Month (thewynneprogress.com)
West Memphis
- How Le Bonheur transforms lives at Steudlein Learning Center (wreg.com)
- What a county can actually negotiate when a data center comes to town (washingtontimes.com)
- Arkansas Walks a Thin Line on Data Center Incentives (Data Center Debate: Part I) (arkansasbusiness.com)
Ok Forrest City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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