Stories from Monday, December 26, 2011

OAK GROVE -- A house fire Dec. 15 north of Oak Grove that claimed the life of 58-year-old Elizabeth Kuhlman has been ruled accidental. Kuhlman, authorities say, was found dead on the floor in the kitchen, the victim of smoke inhalation. Investigator J.J. Reddick, with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, said the fire was called in as a structure fire with an elderly lady on oxygen inside...

Green Forest students were honored to welcome author Todd Strasser in November when he visited with six-through-12th grade students. He presented information on his newly released books and gave informational writing lessons to language arts classes...

Callie Sanchez of Eureka Springs was among the 340 graduates to receive a diploma at the Harding University commencement exercises Dec. 17. Sanchez received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical science and chemistry with a teacher licensure. The ceremonies were held in Benson Auditorium on campus...

The Green Forest Chess team, made up of fourth, fifth and sixth graders, competed in the OUR Regional Chess Tournament and received the third place team trophy. They included Chandler Griffin, Ian Nelson, Naida Enriquez (who also placed third individually), Jose Hernandez, Felipe Diaz and Ceasar Lopez...

Nine members of the Green Forest FFA Chapter recently participated in the sub-area leadership career development events held at North Arkansas College on Dec. 12. Green Forest is one of eight FFA chapters that participate in the Twin Lakes Sub area...