[Johnny]

open global.php

look for

PHP Code:

eval('$header = "' . fetch_template('header') . '";'); 


add below

PHP Code:

eval('$announcebox = "' . fetch_template('annoucnebox') . '";'); 


save

Make a new template with the title: annoucnebox

then add the html codes you need

then you can add $announcebox to the forumhome template where you need it.