I was honored to spend some time this morning in Fordyce visiting with family members of the victims of the June 21 mass shooting, as well as law enforcement officials and community leaders. It was encouraging to see The Mad Butcher, the grocery store that was the site of the shooting, reopen this morning.
While the community and all of Arkansas is still hurting and grieving from this unspeakable tragedy, the reopening of this store is an important step in the healing process. The Mad Butcher isn’t just a place where people get groceries; it’s a community crossroads, where neighbors, friends, and family members connect and interact.
My prayers continue to be with the victims’ families and all in Fordyce who are still processing the senseless act of evil that occurred there.
