It is the trade center for a five county area and has a draw of over 18,000 within a twenty-mile radius. Fordyce has great growth potential. The H. L. Hopkins-Fordyce Airport provides a 3,200 feet paved and lighted runway, capable of handling corporate jets. Communications Local media includes a weekly newspaper, the Fordyce News-Advocate. Also available are the Pine Bluff Commercial, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Cable TV is also available.
Education Fordyce schools are North Central Association accredited. Available to our graduating seniors is one of the very best scholarship programs in the state. Our public schools emphasize scholarship and academic excellence. The Dallas County Adult Education Center provides services which enable people to obtain a GED and to upgrade skills in math and English, as well as training in various job areas. The Dallas County Literacy Council also offers pre-GED and Life Skills Training.