Welcome from the Mayor

Welcome to Fordyce - South Arkansas' best located little city and Home of the Redbugs!

We're located here in the heart of south Arkansas in the midst of tall pine trees and majestic oaks, the perfect place for hunting deer, and other game. Our people are friendly and family-oriented. Traditions runs deep here, and we're proud to be the home town of such greats as Paul "Bear" Bryant and World War II hero, Admiral John H. Thatch. The first direct dial long distance telephone call in the world was made from Fordyce, and we're the only school in the world to have the Redbug as a mascot. Fordyce has more native sons in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame than any city in Arkansas. Included are Paul "Bear" Bryant, Jim Benton, Jim "Red" Parker and Larry Lacewell. Our Tri-County Lake was the first Game & Fish Commission lake in Arkansas. Our largest employer, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, began the world's first southern pine plywood mill here in Fordyce.

We celebrate our heritage, but we are also prepared for the future. The Dallas County Industrial Park is a 90 acre facility with all utilities, including three-phase wiring, and paved streets. Our Hopkins Airport is ready for landings and take-offs twenty-four hours a day, with a lighted runway and a rotating beacon. Rail service is available here from Union Pacific Railroad and switching service from Fordyce & Princeton Railroad. Access to I-30, I-530 and I-40 is only an hour or less away. Our labor force has a strong work ethic and is committed to outstanding performance.

William C. Lyon
Mayor

The City of Fordyce
101 S. Main Street
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2198
(870) 352-8610 ( fax)
E-mail: cityoffordyce@alltel.net