When the Lights Went Out | Fayetteville Arkansas News

A major storm tore through the River Valley, snapping over a hundred power poles and plunging communities into darkness. At B’s in the Burg Café, owner Mary Childers—known as “Mee Maw”—faced a nightmare: downed trees, blocked roads, and a destroyed meter that left her unable to open. Her pie cases were ruined, but she saved her freezers and her spirit. Despite the chaos, she praised the tireless power crews working under brutal conditions to restore service. The storm was a stark reminder of how fragile our daily conveniences are—and how resilient we must be to recover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26a2ef51e9fbec3a