On Monday, Carroll County Officials posted a burn ban for their county while neighboring Madison County has now also posted a burn ban.
Meanwhile, the Arkansas Forestry Division reports an increased area of moderate fire risk according to its latest map which now includes Lakes Region Counties Marion and Searcy in addition to previously posted Boone and Newton Counties.
Though there is a slight chance of rain on Friday, most areas are forecast to remain dry over the next seven days.
Rainy Weekend Ahead for the Lakes Region
As summer is set to begin on Sunday, the Lakes Region remains in a rainy spring-like pattern.
H2Ozarks Among Groups Benefitting from Latest Grants from Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Several organizations in and around the Lakes Region are among the groups that are receiving money from the State of Arkansas.
Traffic Crash in Boone County Kills One, Injures Another
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Kirk Mountain in northern Boone County results in one fatality and one injury.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions
The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.
Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.
