It could have been a lot worse. On April 18, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a cement truck overturned in Van Buren County, Arkansas. The incident occurred on Highways 16 and 330, causing a brief…
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Fairfield Bay Has 3 Successful Events In Just One Day
Community unity is back in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Fairfield Bay saw 3 very successful events happen in just one day on Saturday, April 12th. A golf tournament, an Easter Egg hunt, and a grand opening…
Fairfield Bay Conference Center Upgrades Planned After Latest Fundraising Haul
Some big news has been announced in Fairfield Bay. On March 22, 2025, the Fairfield Bay Conference Center hosted a hugely successful concert. Now Conference Center officials confirm that approximately $2,500 was raised in just…
PHOTOS: Two RV Campers Burst Into Flames in Van Buren County
A dangerous situation in Van Buren County, Arkansas. On April 2, 2025, a major fire broke out in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Firefighters rushed to Holly Mountain at around 3 p.m. after reports of a…
Fairfield Bay Campground Lease Officially Signed For 3 Years In Newly Released Documents
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…
“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…
