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...]

On August 30th, 2017, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's during a traffic stop found 19 year old Richard Warren Hall of Clinton to be in possession illegal drugs, and paraphernalia. Hall was arrested in a driveway in Barrens Community. Hall was charged with a misdemeanor Possession of a … [Read more...]

No matter what your age or experience your journey will begin here… so come and rejuvenate your soul. Open the door to all of your senses by re-connecting with nature and just plain get away. Learn the things you’ve just dreamed of trying, or expand your knowledge of an already beloved past … [Read more...]

Paddle Battle and Boati Gras, Sat Sept 16th Two awesome Festivals in One Day! Looking for ideas on how to spend a fantastic day in the Bay? Look no further - we've got a full day planned for you! Come join in the fun on Saturday, September 16th as Fairfield Bay hosts TWO of its signature events … [Read more...]

On 8-31-2017, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Batesville Police Department in reference to a deceased person call. Investigators from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office responded, and through the course of investigation determined that the person, later identified as … [Read more...]

We are getting ready to begin winterizing our Community Club Pools. This year Hamilton Cove will close after Labor Day and will be our first pool to close. Mountain Ranch will close after Sept. 15th and Bayview Pool will close after Sept. 30th. This gives everyone a little extra time to sit by the … [Read more...]

It’s always beautiful on the Water. The weather has finally been kind to us & lake levels are back to normal, we now have parking in front of the marina! August has been mild for the most part allowing everyone to enjoy our beautiful Greers Ferry Lake. Wyndham guests have kept us busy during … [Read more...]

The Latest Box-office Movies! Come in and check out all the new movies we have…..we’re adding to our inventory of over 2000 movies and have new titles including…..La La Land, Hidden Figures, Moana, Gold, Moonlight, Fences, The Shack, Patriot’s Day, Manchester By the Bay, Jackie and many, many … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Welcome Wagon Coffee Club, 10am If you are a new resident please stop by the Chamber of Commerce to pick up your welcome bag full of goodies!!! It’s full of awesome gifts from your neighbors and local merchants! We host a Welcome Wagon event every month right here at the Chamber. We … [Read more...]