Stories from Friday, October 29, 2010

BERRYVILLE -- Two Carroll County men filed sworn affidavits with Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Rogers Monday alleging abuse and civil rights violations by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). Accompanying the affidavits was a letter from the men asking Rogers to request an investigation of CCSO by the Arkansas State Police (ASP)...

GREEN FOREST -- A forum for county candidates was held Monday night at the North Arkansas Livestock Auction. Despite the obvious jokes about the venue and its suitability for political discourse, the event was low-key and mostly cordial. The Farm Bureau sponsored the forum, and Harold Logan served as moderator...

BERRYVILLE -- A new phone scam has surfaced in the county, reported Capt. Alan Hoos, with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Hoos said a citizen called him this week to say they had just received a phone call from an individual with an unknown accent...

GREEN FOREST -- Candidates for city offices gathered Wednesday evening at the Green Forest Public Library to discuss their hopes for the city's future. Mayor Charlie Reece, who is unopposed, was traveling and could not attend. Pam Norton and Tony Rocole, alderman candidates for Ward 2, Position 2, did not attend, although Norton submitted a statement...

AMARILLO, TEXAS -- A local cowboy has scored a major accomplishment at the World Championships of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, held Oct. 19-23. Heithe Williams, a relative newcomer to the sport, won first place in his division, and placed very well in the overall standings, which included competitors with much more experience...

A good and loving man has earned his highest reward. Jackie L. Farmer, age 74, of Green Forest, AR passed away October 24, 2010 at St John's Hospital in Berryville. He was born July 9, 1936 in Carroll County to the late Alpha Jack Farmer and Helen (Dotson) Farmer...

BERRYVILLE -- The congregation of Church on the Hill, also known as Berryville First Assembly of God, will be honoring its pastors, Keith and Carol Butler, with a special service and reception this Sunday. The service will be at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The reception will be in the Fellowship Hall/Youth Room from 2 to 4 p.m. All are invited...

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