Stories from Wednesday, September 14, 2011

On Sept. 12 Berryville Police officers were dispatched to a residence on North Springfield Street in reference to a possible suspicious person. Upon arrival officers were told that George Michael Brooks had been seen breaking into a residence across the street and ran around back...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- What may be added to the growing list of required permits for construction or remodeling in Holiday Island is a permit for new water heaters. At the Sept. 2 Holiday Island Planning Commission (HIPC) meeting, Chairman Myrna Peterson reported she had received a letter from five local, licensed plumbing contractors requesting the commission institute a permit and inspections on water heater installations...

The 16th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon Festival was held over the weekend in Harrison. Fifteen balloonists and an estimated 1,500 spectators gathered to witness the "Balloon Glow" at 7 p.m. Friday. Cadence Mathews, 1, of Ponca, helps her grandfather out by testing his balloon for holes. He was flying "Arkansas is a Natural" -- aka "Miss Arkansas" #4...

By Tyler Thompson CCN Sports Editor GREEN FOREST -- The city of Green Forest is at a crossroads. On Thursday night, the city highway department conducted a public involvement meeting on the details surrounding the proposed improvements to U.S. Hwy. 62...

HARRISON -- North Arkansas Regional Medical Center EMS paramedics Brian Coffman and Jason King recently competed at the Arkansas State Emergency Medical Services Conference and took second place honors in the Advance Life Support Competition. The competition is held each year at the state convention and is comprised of a patient care scenario and a written exam. ...

For a second year in a row, the EurekaPalooza Music Festival and Trail Race takes over Lake Leatherwood City Park with music and fun. This year's event is set for Saturday, Sept. 24, and benefits the Clear Spring School. It is family friendly, presenting a variety of bands and musical styles, trail races, a kids' tent with games and activities, concessions, and vendors displaying and demonstrating art, fine crafts, and healing services...