Greetings, Van Buren County! So much has been happening that I haven’t released an update in a while. This update will cover the first half of 2020. From hazy days with dust from the Sahara Desert to COVID-19, 2020 has certainly been challenging. ROADS VBC has faced … [Read more...]
Corps prepared to respond to rainfall from Tropical Depression Cristobal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tracking Tropical Depression Cristobal’s path and is prepared to respond as the storm threatens the White River Basin with potentially heavy rains. Cristobal enters the basin weeks after the Corps made surcharge releases from Beaver, Table … [Read more...]
FFB Chamber E-news
Locally Owned Business cash mobs (LOB MOB) will resume this month, June 19th at 3:00 pm. Check your email for the “surprise” location or call the Chamber, 501-884-3324. LOB MOB’S are cash mobs where participants agree to spend at least $10.00 at the chosen location. Associate members will … [Read more...]
House of Representatives Weekly Column
Memorial Day will be different this year. The threat of the coronavirus will limit the large gatherings of people who typically come together at ceremonies. But the virus cannot stop us from taking a moment of private reflection to honor the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who died … [Read more...]
Ozark Folk Center State Park to Open Craft Village on May 19
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas is scheduled to open on Tuesday, May 19, following Arkansas Department of Health guidelines, announced Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Speech
From American Legion Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving … [Read more...]
Mental Health More Important Than Ever
We are only five months into 2020, but it is safe to say the coronavirus crisis has made this year unlike any other in our lifetimes. A virus the world had never seen before has taken thousands of American lives. Millions more have lost their jobs as a result of the economic shutdown. Our daily … [Read more...]
Rotary Returns
The Fairfield Bay Rotary celebrate their first luncheon on Wednesday, May 13 with new normalcy mitigation guidelines. … [Read more...]
USACE Little Rock announces phased reopening of campgrounds
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is planning a phased re-opening of campsites and recreation areas beginning May 20 for sites closed because of COVID-19. “We’re working closely with our state and local government partners to ensure visitors can safely … [Read more...]
FFB Chamber
Locally Owned Business cash mob (LOB MOB) are on hold right now but we encourage our residents to shop locally whenever they can.Our next event, Cupcakes and Characters has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 10 am to noon at the Visitor Center, 365 Dave Creek Parkway. This is a free … [Read more...]
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