Stories from Monday, November 14, 2005

eureka springs -- Eureka Springs songwriter Lynda Lynn has just received her ninth ASCAP Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). ASCAP's Popular Award's Panel issued the 2005-2006 ASCAP Plus Award to Lynda by letter from their New York office...

BERRYVILLE -- Bobcat cross country coach Ben Lairamore is a big man, in more ways than one. He told his teams they could give him the haircut of their choice if they won a state championship this year, his second at the helm of an ultra successful program...

HAILEY MARIE KAY STEWART, infant daughter of Sarah Jo Stewart was born Jan. 19, 2005, in Little Rock. She died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Little Rock at the age of 9 months and 17 days. She is survived by her mother, Sarah J. Stewart, of the home; her brother, Brandon Green of the home and her grandparents, Larry and Nancy Stewart of Eureka Springs,...

LORENE PEDEN, a resident of Friendswood, Texas, formerly of Oak Grove, was born April 9, 1917, in Marshall, Ark., a daughter of Silas Wayne and Irene (Willingham) Reece. She died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, in Friendswood, Texas, at the age of 88. Lorene was a homemaker and was employed by Tyson Foods. She was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Church in Blue Eye...

Norrell Gene Davidson, 68, of Green Forest died Sunday, Nov. 6, at his home. He was born Jan. 8, 1937, the only child of Raymond and Delpha Darby Davidson. Mr. Davidson was a life-long resident of Carroll County, a farmer, a custom hay baler, and a businessman, owning the Snack Shack in Alpena for 12 1/2 years, the Cattleman's Steak House in Green Forest for five years, and Hugh Mini Mart for seven years...

MADELINE TAYLOR, a resident of Lampe, Missouri was born March 9, 1919, in Blue Eye, Mo., a daughter of George Washington and Ora Mae (Humbard) Dodgen. She died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in her home at the age of 86. Before her retirement, Mrs. Taylor taught at Blue Eye Schools for 32 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blue Eye...

BERRYVILLE -- More than 500 people have already received flu vaccines from the Carroll County Health Unit during its two-day flu clinic and community outreach program. Additional flu vaccines will be available at a Mass Dispensing Clinic that is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Holiday Island Clubhouse...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Basing their decision on legal advice from Mark Hayes, chief council for the Arkansas Municipal League, four members of the City council voted to have attorney Kent Crow file a petition for dismissal of an appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court over the Sandy Latimer lawsuit settlement...

BEAVER -- Beaver Mayor Chad Hipps is trying to get answers to who wants the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) to build a new bridge at Beaver -- and why -- and both area residents and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) are giving him conflicting answers...

GREEN FOREST -- Green Forest Christian Center will once again "feed the city" with a free turkey dinner and all the fixings on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. or until the food runs out, according to Pastor Dave Killingsworth. The dinner will be at Mattox House Restaurant, 312 E. Main St. Delivery is available at no charge...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Highlanders hosted two quality senior high basketball teams Tuesday night when the Fayetteville Christian Eagles came to town, and the action in the games didn't disappoint a big home crowd. Coach Aaron Hall's Lady Highlanders earned a 58-48 victory to move to 2-3 on the season, with Amanda Dunham scoring a career-high 29 points...