Hey Carlisle Neighbors!
Can you believe our nation is turning 250 years old? To mark this historic milestone, our community is coming together for a festive, family-friendly celebration! We’ll be hosting a classic hometown patriotic party with FREE food, music, games, and great company. Don't forget to wear your red, white and blue!!
America's 250th Party
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Carlisle Civic Center
What to Expect:
FREE Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chips, Drinks and Dessert
Kids' activities and party favors
Local voices will honor our veterans and share historical highlights
Patriotic music and other entertainment are in the works!!
Let's take this opportunity to celebrate not just our nation, but the wonderful people who make up our own little corner of it.
On behalf of the City of Carlisle, I want to address a recent incident in which two banned‑breed dogs reportedly attacked a resident who was simply walking along the street. This unprovoked attack is deeply concerning, and our thoughts and prayers are with the person who was harmed and will heal quickly. The safety of our community is and will remain our top priority.
Carlisle’s Ordinance No. 294, adopted in 2011, amended Ordinance No. 260 to ban certain breeds of dogs within the city limits. Under Ordinance 294, it is unlawful to own or keep the following breeds in Carlisle:
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Any dog whose sire or dam is one of these breeds
- Any dog that substantially conforms to these breeds as defined by major kennel clubs
- Any dog commonly referred to and identifiable as a “pit bull”
The ordinance outlines how a dog may be investigated and determined to be a banned breed, how owners are notified, and the process for appealing that determination to the Mayor and then to a court if desired. It also provides for impoundment and removal of banned‑breed dogs from within the city limits, and establishes fines for violations. In addition, the ordinance addresses liability when any animal attacks or behaves viciously toward a person, with increased penalties when someone is harmed.
The recent attack underscores why these regulations exist: to protect residents, visitors, and city employees from dangerous animal behavior and to ensure that owners are held accountable. The City of Carlisle will continue to enforce Ordinance 294 and all applicable animal control regulations. We ask all residents to review the ordinance, ensure compliance, and promptly report any suspected violations or dangerous animals to the Carlisle Police Department or Animal Control.
You can read Ordinance No. 294, along with other city ordinances and resolutions, by visiting the City of Carlisle’s official website https://www.carlislear.gov/ then scroll down and click on the Ordinances and Resolutions box then navigate to Ordinance 294.
Keep Carlisle Beautiful This Summer
Summer is one of the best times of year in Carlisle. Families gather at the park, kids play on the equipment and splashpad, neighbors catch up, and our community comes alive. With all of this activity, it’s a great time to remember that keeping our park clean is something we can and should all be a part of.
When you visit the park, please be mindful of the items you bring along — food wrappers, drink containers, bags, and anything else you pack in. Our trash bins are there and ready to use, so please make sure everything finds its way into one before you head home.
We want to encourage everyone to go one step further! If you spot a piece of litter that isn’t yours, pick it up anyway. That simple act says a lot about who we are as a community. In a town like Carlisle, we look out for each other — and that includes looking out for the places we share.
Our city employees work hard five days a week to keep Carlisle running smoothly. They have daily responsibilities that keep their hands full, and just like the rest of us, they look forward to spending their evenings and weekends with their families. When we all pitch in to help keep our park and city clean, we lighten their load and allow them to focus on the work that keeps our community going.
If you’re proud to call Carlisle home, let's all show it. A clean city is a reflection of the people who live in it, and we believe our community is worth the extra effort.
Thank you for doing your part.... all summer long and beyond.
Mayor's Office, City of Carlisle, Arkansas
SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO CARLISLE THIS FALL!!
We are excited to announce Arkansas's first festival dedicated to Specklebelly Goose hunting and the community around it. Vendors! Live Music! Food Trucks! Come enjoy our small-town community. It will be a Saturday worth the drive! We are just getting started so follow along as more details will be flying in soon!
Visit our Facebook page and share with your friends!
Visit the Chamber of Commerce website page to locate links to vendor forms and sponsorship forms!!
Don't miss the migration!
Come join the celebration!
OCTOBER 24, 2026
Your 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. A copy of the report is attached or can be viewed and downloaded at www.health.arkasnas.gov/eng/339. Printed copies are also available by request at the Carlisle Water Department.
A notice from the Central Arkansas Development Council
Please share if possible!
Volunteers are also welcome!
There will be a special distribution later in May. Details for that event will be provided closer to the date. Thanks!!
City Wide Clean Up
The annual city-wide cleanup has been scheduled for Monday, May 18th through Thursday, May 21st. Pick up hours are 7am to 3pm. The color-coded map provided shows the areas and pickup dates.
There will be no limb or leaf service that week.
Guidelines for pickup:
• Do not place items out for pick up more than 1 day ahead of the scheduled day for your area.
• Place discarded items near the road at the edge of your property.
• Pick up will be provided only ONCE per residence.
• Items that CANNOT be picked up:
**** Appliances – these must be taken to Carlisle City Dump on Hwy 13 South
**** Liquids
**** Paints
**** Batteries
**** Lumber
**** Building materials
**** Tires
**** Any other hazardous materials
The weather has been perfect lately for getting outside and doing some yard work. We appreciate our residents that work hard to keep their property neat and free of clutter.
The City of Carlisle is committed to working for a cleaner environment. Two programs which help us keep Carlisle green are our leaf and limb pickup services. By providing these services, we eliminate the need for residents to burn these items, keeping our air cleaner and reducing the risk of fires.
LEAF PICKUP SERVICE
Public Works crews pick up leaves on a regular basis, with additional service provided during the fall months.
• Please do not mix limbs or other debris with the leaves
• Please rake their leaves into piles close to the street so that we can reach them with our leaf vacuum equipment.
LIMB PICKUP SERVICE
Public Works crews will pick up tree limbs, up to 6" in diameter, on a year-round basis as they have a crew available.
• To make it easier for our workers to handle, we ask that residents pile their limbs next to the street with the cut ends facing out.
• Do not block driveways or impede roadway traffic.
• Unless limbs are very long, please do not cut them.
The Carlisle Fire Department will be flushing hydrants on the evening of Tuesday, April 14th.
Issue Date: March 18, 2026
Contact: Mr. David Walters, Municipal Services Superintendent (870) 552-5909
Submissions Must Be Received by: 1:00 P.M. (local time) on March 20 , 2026
The City of Carlisle (City) is requesting formal bids for an annual contract to mow/spray/trim and maintain city properties throughout the City. The selected bidder will agree to enter into a 1-year contract to provide this service, with the option to renew. Bid packages are available at no charge by contacting the Carlisle Mayor Office at (870) 552-9420 or on the city website.
Bids are to be addressed to Mayor Jon Plafcan, City of Carlisle, AR, 215 South Court Street, P O Box 49, Carlisle, AR 72024. Bids will be received until 1:00 P.M. on March 20, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Late bids will not be accepted, and it is the responsibility of the bidders to ensure that bids arrive in the City’s office by the date and time listed above.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities and to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional bids. The City complies with all Equal Opportunity requirements. All qualified bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap or age.
Applicants must complete a bid form. The bid form can be found on the city website. Go to Documents/Forms/2026 Mowing Bid.
Support Our Youth—2026 Carlisle Parks & Rec Sponsorships
Carlisle Parks and Recreation is officially seeking team sponsors for the 2026 season! Your support directly funds essential equipment and keeps registration fees affordable for local families.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Team Sponsor ($400): Feature your company name on team jerseys. With games played throughout the area, your brand will gain excellent visibility across multiple communities.
Field Banners ($250): A 3 x 6 banner at the City Park or Rockefeller Park keeps your business front and center all season long.
Small towns are special because of people like you. Help us keep Carlisle’s youth sports programs thriving!
Contact Austin at 870-552-5920 to secure your spot today.
Carlisle City Council meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, March 10th @ 6pm
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Mayor Jon Plafcan recently met with Ivory Daniels, Southern Arkansas CAN Program Coordinator, to discuss strategies to abate the opioid crisis in our communities and received a certificate for his participation in the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership.
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