Stories from Tuesday, April 19, 2011

EUREKA SPRINGS -- A 34-year-old Harrison man, Michael A. Jeter, was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident west of Eureka Springs early Sunday morning. According to authorities, the accident occurred at 1:08 a.m. when Jeter, traveling west on U.S. Hwy. 62 in a 2009 Dodge pickup, failed to negotiate a sharp right-hand curve one mile west of Eureka Springs...

David Prothro of Colorado puts the final touches on his massive eagle carving Saturday afternoon during the 7th annual Carving in the Ozarks. The two-day event hosted 19 carvers spanning 10 states creating unique chainsaw carvings that were auctioned off, with the proceeds to benefit The Eureka Springs Historical Museum, Eureka Springs High School Skills USA, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Chip Ford / CCN...

GREEN FOREST -- The Green Forest School District is still trying to figure out which contractors are going to build its new athletic complex. Green Forest Superintendent John Calaway said the district still hopes the new complex can be completed before school starts in August...

Willis Joseph Kropf, beloved husband of Judy (Baker) Kropf of Berryville, AR was born September 28, 1936 to Joseph and Alice Kropf near Shelbyville, IL. He peacefully passed away in his home April 15, 2011 at the age of 74 years 6 months and 18 days...

Luke Joel Wiley, a resident of Green Forest, AR, was born November 5, 1990 in Eureka Springs, AR, a son of Timothy E. and Billy Jo (Blacksmith) Wiley. He departed this life Monday, April 11, 2011 in Berryville, at the age of 20. Luke attended the Berryville Christian Church. He worked at Tyson Foods in Green Forest. He was athletic and loved to play basketball with friends. He also loved to play video games and to be outdoors...

Kerby Allen Poole, 39, of Lowell, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Lowell. He was born November 3, 1971 in Springdale to Herbert Riley and Janet Marie Long Poole. Kerby was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Arley Long and Bert Poole...

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EUREKA SPRINGS -- "Civil War in the Ozarks: Facts and Fascination" is a one-day event detailing the history of the Civil War on the battlefields and the home-front (often the same), and exploring how and why this era continues to be of such interest today. The day will be a heritage Chautauqua-style event, including lectures, dramatic performances, walks, readings and panel discussions...