By Bob Moos, Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The flu is nothing to sneeze at, especially if you’re an older adult. Anywhere from 140,000 to 710,000 Americans are projected to land in the hospital this year as a result of the flu and its … [Read more...]

The active shooter drill was held on Monday, Oct 30 at Indian Rock Village on Dave Creek Parkway. The operation started at 2 p.m. but nobody had a clue as to what was going to happen. The staff at IRV were tested to see how they would react in a real life situation. “The active shooter drill went … [Read more...]

   This monument was recently “unearthed” and restored by members of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary #333. With the expertise of Maud Huber, Master Gardener, new shrubs and plants were chosen and planted by able Post members to enhance the beautiful setting, giving honor to our veterans. A … [Read more...]

Dorothy Anne Pippin “Dottie” Vaughan, 85, of Greers Ferry, AR passed away on October 24, 2017. Born October 11, 1932 in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Vernon Pippin, Sr. and Anne Gibson Pippin. Dottie was a retired piano teacher, having taught countless students since 1951. … [Read more...]

HEBER SPRINGS, Arkansas — Check off your gift list by kicking off the holiday shopping season with the Heber Springs Christmas Open House on Nov. 4 and 5. Merchants throughout Heber Springs will don their holiday finest, offering shoppers a whimsical Yuletide experience with festive window displays, … [Read more...]

Looking forward to a beautiful and fun filled fall. We have had a good summer season this year and now things are slowing down a little, but we still have lots of activities here at Fairfield Bay. Plus remember, the HART center continues to be open year round and offers excellent swimming … [Read more...]

Crisp mornings, Warm afternoons – no better time to be on the lake September & October have been busy with multiple daily trips to Sugar Loaf Island. Crisp mornings, warm afternoons & the trees showing their beautiful fall colors lends itself to hiking the only island trail in … [Read more...]

Library (Karen Tangen, FFB Library Director) The days are getting colder and more fall like and although it's beautiful outside, we all tend to spend more time inside during the winter. It's a perfect time to come into the Library to check out the book, audiobook or movie that will help pass the … [Read more...]