The month of September in Van Buren County always brings one of the most anticipated events of the year, especially for the county’s 4-H youth. The Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Show starts, and for the 4-H youth, this is the beginning of the final leg of the year long journey where they can … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: A Big Thank you to Nick and Kelly and the staff at the Little Red for making our engagement so very special. If you have not been to the Little Red lately, you are missing out. The food is absolutely the best we had ever had. It left us anticipating our next visit. And the service is … [Read more...]

James T. Summers, 81, of Fairfield Bay, AR passed away August 29 of 2017 from complications with Alzheimer's. He was born in Tulsa, OK on July 18, 1936 to James A. and Ella Summers. He graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1958. Shortly thereafter he began a career with Safeway Stores Inc. He … [Read more...]

Music at the Conference Center this Tuesday night, September 12th, from 6-8. The music is free, drinks are available, and you are welcome to step up to the mic or request a song. Join John, Greg, Dawn and friends for some acoustic guitar music. The lead guitar player from "Left of Center", Don … [Read more...]

This Week in Our Community September 14th 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Clinton City Council Meeting: Meetings of the Clinton City Council are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Hwy 16 East. The public and all press & media are invited to attend. September … [Read more...]

The 2nd Annual Stone Skipping Championship was held this past Saturday at the Fairfield Bay Marina. The contest is a fund raiser for local food bank.s This year, a little over $3,000 was raised for 3 area Food Banks, Clinton, Choctaw and Greers Ferry. Alex Thayer, event coordinator said “thank you … [Read more...]

It’s that time again. The VFW Auxiliary is collecting good clothing to take down to the North Little Rock VA hospital for needy veterans. The clothing must be clean and in good condition with no rips or stains. We especially need coats, jackets and warm clothing for the winter. Shoes, in all sizes, … [Read more...]

Dear Editor: My name is Tanya Gardner. I am a long time resident of Shirley and attended school here. I have read a lot of negative things about Shirley Public Schools on Social Media and in local papers and I would like the opportunity to voice my opinion. My kids are having an amazing school … [Read more...]

by Chris Waring We have all heard the commercials on the wearing of seat belts and how they save lives. While last week while on vacation in Michigan I got to see how they work firsthand. While driving down the expressway in Grand Rapids at 70 MPH I got hit by a merging dump truck (essentially a … [Read more...]