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Crow wrests judgeship from Epley; both Eureka ordinances fail
(Local News ~ 05/23/08)
BERRYVILLE -- A third of Carroll County voters, or 33 percent, turned out for Tuesday's primary election -- much higher than the 16 percent state officials had predicted. Preliminary election results show Kent Crow captured the circuit judgeship seat, barely beating out incumbent Alan Epley by 342 votes, or 54 percent compared to Epley's 46 percent...
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Memorial Day weekend services are county-wide
(Local News ~ 05/23/08)
Memorial Day services are scheduled across the county to observe what was once known as Decoration Day, a day of remembrance for those who died in their nation's service. This year, most services are scheduled for Monday when the holiday is observed nationwide...
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Sacred Arts Center to spotlight Dawson
(Community News ~ 05/23/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Missouri native Jack E. Dawson will be the spotlight artist at an open house Saturday, May 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sacred Arts Center on the grounds of The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs...
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HICC offering second study of Daniel
(Community News ~ 05/23/08)
HOLIDAY ISLAND --Due to many requests, Holiday Island Community Church will provide a second opportunity to study the prophet Daniel starting on Thursday, June 12. The class is open to men and women and will be held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m in Room 108 in the lower level of the Cook Center...
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Edith Creech Craig (Obituary ~ 05/23/08)
EDITH CREECH CRAIG, a resident of Holiday Island, AR, was born June 3, 1927 in Cumberland, KY, a daughter of Douglas and Beulah (Tweed) Creech. She died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Eureka Springs, AR, at the age of 80. Mrs. Craig attended the Holiday Island Community Church and was in many presentations presented by the Holiday Island Community Theater. She was also and avid reader... -
KENNETH OLEN GEORGE
(Obituary ~ 05/23/08)
KENNETH OLEN GEORGE, a resident of Berryville, was born June 22, 1926, in Louisville, Tenn., a son of Charles and Susie (Key) George. He died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Berryville, at the age of 81. Mr. George worked at Tyson Foods. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to camp and fish...
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NOAH FLETCHER PUTMAN
(Obituary ~ 05/23/08)
NOAH FLETCHER PUTMAN, a resident of Holiday Island, was born Nov. 26, 1922, in Moro, Lee County, Ark., a son of Charley and Nellie (St. John) Putman. He died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Holiday Island, at the age of 85. On June 28, 1996, Noah was united in marriage with Aileen Lydia Mary Murphy, who survives him of the home. ...
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Ice Cream Social and 1-Mile Run slated for June 14
(Community Sports ~ 05/23/08)
BERRYVILLE -- The 23rd Annual Berryville Ice Cream Social 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run and Walk, will be held on Saturday, June 14, on the historic Berryville Square, beginning at 8 a.m. In addition, St. John's Hospital -- Berryville is sponsoring a corporate challenge. The company with the most employees represented in the races will receive the 2nd Annual 2008 Ice Cream Social Corporate Challenge Spirit Award, which can be displayed in the business throughout the year...
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TABITHA EVELYN (WOOD) GINN
(Obituary ~ 05/23/08)
TABITHA EVELYN (WOOD) GINN, a resident of Berryville, was born May 2, 1924, in Berryville, a daughter of Dock Alonzo and Julina Mae (Medlin) Wood. She died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at St. John's Hospital -- Berryville at the age of 84. Mrs. Ginn was attending First Baptist Church in Berryville and was a mother, retired child care provider and a homemaker...
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