It’s official. Lake Area Weekly confirms that the Arkansas Corps of Engineers has signed a 3-year lease with the city of Fairfield Bay. The document was signed by Mayor Seth Connell and Arkansas Corps of…
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“Upside Down Tornado” Spotted Over Van Buren County On Friday
Now THAT is how you Arkansas Weather. It’s a rare event for sure! Clouds forming what is being called an “upside down tornado” was spotted over Van Buren County. One photo below, taken in Fairfield…
Large “Sonic Boom” Incident Reportedly Rocks Buildings Across Van Buren County
A loud noise was heard near Fairfield Bay, Arkansas on March 24th sometime around 2:00pm. It was likely a sonic boom. Multiple people across the county say they they heard a loud noise followed by…
WATCH: Branson Show Shatters Expectations In Fairfield Bay
It’s a night to remember. “Melody Hart & the All-Star Band” (as seen in Branson, Missouri) did a live show on March 22nd at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. It was one of the most…
Accident In Van Buren County Leads To Sudden Arrest
An accident in Van Buren County, Arkansas has led to an arrest. A male suspect with a Guatemalan resident ID was arrested on March 19, 2025, on Hwy 92E in Morganton. Arkansas State Police charged…
Power Outage Hits In Arkansas Community After Tree Goes Flying Into Main Power Line
Power went out for residents of Fairfield Bay. The reason? A tree was reportedly blown onto the main power line going into the city due to high winds. The Fairfield Bay Police Department and Petit…
Fairfield Bay Community Creates “Care Package” For Tornado Victims In Arkansas
Fairfield Bay is supporting families displaced by a recent tornado in Cave City. The effort includes a cart of hydration drinks assembled with help from the Fairfield Bay Resort Gas Station. Mayor Seth Connell and…
Student Reveals Project After Soldier Died Stopping Missile Explosion In Arkansas
Did you know there was a missile silo in Van Buren County, Arkansas? A missile war-head stored there nearly exploded in an accident. The year was 1980. Now a local school project is underway to…
Petit Jean Electric CEO Sits Down For Talk About Electric Prices
Amid concerns about rising electric prices, Petit Jean Electric’s CEO sat down with the 25-year-old Mayor of Fairfield Bay for a 1-on-1 interview. In the interview, Petit Jean Electric CEO Michael Kirkland spoke at length…
Arkansas Hooded Suspect Fled On Four-wheeler After Break-In Burglary Reported
Arkansas Suspect Fled On Four-wheeler After Burglary In Shirley, Arkansas On February 22, 2025, at around 5 a.m., the ExxonMobil convenience store in Shirley was burglarized. The suspect, a white male in a tan jacket…
