Christ follower, husband, father, City of Van Buren Mayor
Joined October 2011
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Jun 11
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Business Expo was a fantastic event today. Thank you to Julie Murray and her Chamber staff, and congratulations to all the award winners! So proud of Van Buren and all the great things we have going on!
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May 11
Fun weekend with SteamPunk Festival in downtown VB, Hogs baseball winning another series, and celebrating Amanda on Mother’s Day!
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Congratulations State Champs!
#PointerNation!
YOUR VAN BUREN POINTERS ARE THE 2026 5A STATE TRACK CHAMPIONS!
How Bout them Birddogs!
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Thank you @pointersoftball!
Thank you to Coach Williams, Coach Carter, and the @pointersoftball team for planting flowers at the Municipal Complex. Great work everyone, it looks amazing!
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Mayor Joe Hurst retweeted
We can’t wait to celebrate America 250 on July 4! More details coming soon…
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Congratulations to all the teachers receiving funds from the VBSD Education Foundation today!
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Mar 12
It was another encouraging visit with Leadership Crawford County today. This group is committed to learning more about our community and working to improve it.
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It was a very encouraging week speaking with different community groups & hearing all their excitement for VB’s future. March 3 is a week closer, & the opportunity to support our police, fire, and parks & rec departments is almost here. Early voting starts Tuesday, February 17.
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I’m excited for VB and all the ways this can move us forward!
For more information about the March 3 special election, please click the link below.
cityofvanburenar.gov/m/newsf…
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Jan 16
I’m looking forward to VB hosting another state championship track meet on May 7, 2026!
Jan 15
Site of the 5A State Track Meet.. Van Buren HS! Mark your calendars for May 7, 2026!
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Mayor Joe Hurst retweeted
Track & Field State Championship Locations
6A - Jonesboro
5A - Van Buren
4A - Clarksville
3A - Ashdown
2A - Quitman
1A - Mineral Springs
Decathlon/Heptathlon - Springdale
Meet of Champions - Russellville
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Happy birthday VB!
The City of Van Buren was incorporated on January 4, 1845, 181 years ago today. Happy birthday VB!
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25 Nov 2025
We had the best time Friday at the Christmas tree lighting. Thank you to all who attended & all the sponsors/volunteers. It was a special night celebrating the holiday season with our community & another reminder about why Van Buren is such a special place to call home!
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7 Nov 2025
You wouldn’t know it from the temperature today, but it’s going to feel more like Christmas this weekend! As you enjoy the cold be sure to make plans to attend the VB Christmas tree lighting on November 21.
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28 Aug 2025
Can’t wait until Friday!
27 Aug 2025
It’s almost here…Battle of the Bone! 🦴 Friday night we take on Alma, and there’s no better place to start the season than under the lights at Blakemore Field. Please be sure to check out the stadium information graphic and the game-day details below!
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Mayor Joe Hurst retweeted
13 Aug 2025
First day of freshman, sophomore, and 34th year of school!
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27 Jun 2025
1 week away from Independence Day!
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17 Jun 2025
Thank you Rotary, Lions Club, and the Women's League for putting this together. I can't wait for July 22!
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16 Jun 2025
Legendary performance, WPS!
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