On July 23rd, 2025, I drove to Jonesboro, Arkansas to be a guest on The Paul Harrell Program.
On the show, I revealed my new rebirth as a born again Christian and gave updates about our city’s wonderful progress in Fairfield Bay as I serve as one of the youngest mayors in America. I also revealed my goal to make social media more positive and reduce negativity in people’s lives.
Lots of great conversations about the separation between church and state and the role of God in America.
I also answered some more private questions about dating culture and my personal goals of peace in nature.
You can watch the interview below:
Interstate Fire
On my way back home, I ran upon an interstate fire.
While I tried to call 911, a hero truck driver pulled out a fire extinguisher and tacked the flames. He put it out before emergency responders could arrive on the scene.
I invited him to Fairfield Bay. The local Community Club even agreed to let him stay in the local hotel for free.
It felt amazing to transform someone’s day in such a positive way.
Interstate fire STOPPED just in time.
I was on my way home from Jonesboro when I saw a fire on the interstate.
It’s VERY dry.
A truck driver named Auren Taylor stopped the fire with an extinguisher before it could spread to a nearby field while I called 911.
He told me:
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— Seth J. Connell (@RealSethConnell) July 24, 2025
It’s important to spread positivity as much as possible.
