Stories from Tuesday, October 10, 2006

BERRYVILLE - Recognizing the need for positive experiences in sports for the youth in Carroll County, six persons from Southern Heights Baptist Church in Berryville attended a leadership training session to bring UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading to Carroll County. . ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville invites the public to participate in an adult religious education course, "Adult Religion." Led by co-minister, Rev. Dave Hunter, classes will be held on four Wednesdays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 8 and 15. Four central religious topics will be explored: faith, authority, tradition, and trouble...

GREEN FOREST -- A growing number of abandoned dogs in Carroll County have filled both the Berryville and Green Forest kennels beyond maximum capacity -- and the problem continues to bring complaints from the public. "People are dumping their dogs for different reasons," explained Animal Control Officer Verlin Griggs. "It could be that the dog is pregnant and about to have puppies or people are getting to where they can't take care of their pet financially."...

Paul Jackson Jr., a judge for 23 years in the Berryville District Court, died Tuesday at the age of 72. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m., at the Berryville Memorial Park. Paul was born in Berryville on Feb. 22, 1934, the son of Homer Paul Jackson Sr. and Faye Ringer Jackson, who proceeded him in death...

By E. Alan Long, Carroll County News EUREKA SPRINGS - A general framework for a 2007 budget emerged during a City Advertising and Promotion Commission workshop Wednesday afternoon.. ...

By David McNeal, CCN Sports Editor SEARCY - The Eureka Springs Highlander golf team and a lone Tiger from Green Forest put clubs to ball on Monday at the Class AAA State Golf Tournament and improved over last year's results.. ...

By David McNeal, CCN Sports Editor GREEN FOREST- The Lady Tiger volleyball teams swept matches from Prairie Grove and Cotter this week, with the three teams showing just eight losses this season against a total of 57 match wins.. ...