Stories from Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Green Forest man first conviction of Hate Crimes Act (05/17/11)
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department announced today that Sean Popejoy, 19, of Green Forest, Ark., pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of committing a federal hate crime and one count of conspiring to commit a federal hate crime. This is the first conviction for a violation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which was enacted in October 2009...

Boil order lifted following breaks in water line (05/17/11)
Green Forest water customers were able to return to normal on Sunday after a precautionary boil order was lifted due to two breaks on water transmission lines for the Carroll-Boone Water District. The boil order began around 9 a.m. on Friday and for the next two days residents were advised that water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes should be boiled briskly for one minute prior to use...

ES School Board sides with superintendent over ending stipends (3 stories and video) (05/17/11)

Stories found only in our May 17, 2011, print and e-edition (05/17/11)
These and other stories can be read in our full online e-edition or in our print edition for May 13, 2011. Please click here to log in or sign up for an e-edition account. 297 seniors ready to toss their mortarboards at graduations Flood insurance will not be on court's agenda...

Bobcats' soccer seasons come to finish at state (05/17/11)
JONESBORO -- The seasons came to an end for both the Berryville boys and girls soccer teams this past weekend at the Class 4A state tournament in Jonesboro. The boys team opened up the tournament in stunning fashion with an 8-1 victory over Malvern on Friday. Jose Martinez scored four goals in the victory, Selvin Reyes scored two goals and Alfredo Renteria and Josue Portillo each scored a goal...

Holiday Island Singers prepare for spring concert (05/17/11)
The Holiday Island Singers, under the direction of Walt Kosche, will celebrate spring with a concert of "Something Old and Something New." Concert director Kosche has conducted several high school and church vocal and handbell choirs. In addition he has been a featured soloist in cantatas and oratorios throughout the Chicago area. ...

Nikolas Alan Janezic (05/17/11)
Nikolas Alan Janezic, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born March 15, 1988 in McKees Rocks, PA, a son of Lewis J. and Cheryl L. (Gibson) Janezic. He departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Berryville, at the age of 23 years. Nikolas was a beloved son, brother, Eagle Scout, student, model, grandson and friend. ...

McKineth Louis McCubbin (05/17/11)
McKineth Louis McCubbin, 89, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Bentonville, AR. He was born to Clate Ross and Janie Lovine Keys McCubbin in Imboden, AR on November 25, 1921. He married Bonnie Lea Mosby on August 8, 1948 in Columbia, MO. He graduated from Hickman High School and later served in the U.S. ...

Hannah "Jo" Josephine Jones (05/17/11)
Hannah "Jo" Josephine Jones, 78, of Eureka Springs died May 13, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born November 24,1932 in Eureka Springs AR to William Perry and Virginia May Tallant. Jo and her husband resided and worked for Wanderlust RV Park for the last 13 years...

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