Stories from Tuesday, March 13, 2012

LITTLE ROCK -- A weakening La Niņa may bring heavy rain and the threat of flash floods to parts of Arkansas this spring, while the potential for widespread flooding remains average, the National Weather Service said Thursday, March 8. "Weakening La Niņa conditions are occurring, which can produce a period of early spring severe weather in Arkansas," the weather service said in its spring flood potential outlook. ...

Clear Spring School hosted its annual Spring Fling Auction at the illustrious Castle Rouges Manor on Saturday evening. There were more than 260 unique items up for the silent and live auctions, with proceeds going back into the school's coffers.

Gracie Louella Hayden, was born Nov. 11, 1928 to Charles and May (Atchley) Allen in Oak Grove, AR. Mrs. Hayden departed this life Thursday, Mar. 8, 2012 in Berryville, AR at the age of 83 years. Mrs. Hayden was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Oak Grove area. She was a member of the Boyd Church, and had attended the Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Oak Grove. She enjoyed her family, friends and music. For the past several months she was a resident at Autumn Hills in Berryville...

James Otis Williams passed away at home, Mar. 7, 2012 at age 87 years. He was born Apr. 14, 1924, Berryville, AR, son of Willie and Cora (Cudney) Williams. Otis raised cattle, chickens and turkeys. He hauled milk for Kraft and was a serviceman for George's. ...

Governor Mike Beebe recently announced appointments to boards and commissions, including Georgette Garner, of Eureka Springs, who was reappointed to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission, and the reappointment of Danny Inman, of Berryville, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee for Judicial District 19 East...

A person might get fatigued unloading cardboard at the Eureka Springs recycling site on U.S. Hwy. 62 East. Fortunately, there is a bench to rest on beside the cardboard bin, and the bench is made from recycled tires. Possibly the soles of your shoes are made from recycled tires, and the cap you wear might contain polyester fibers which came from recycled plastic water bottles...

The 16th Annual Spring Antique Show and Sale at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention takes place this weekend, March 17 and 18, with a Wine and Cheese preview show and sale Friday, March 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. Each year, promoters Dave and Jane Baker come up with new twists to keep the event interesting, but after so many years of promoting antique shows, the Bakers know all about what they call "Antique Fever," and how the only cure is for the afflicted to stroll the show, and usually, make a purchase.. ...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers fought the Greenland Lady Pirates to a 31-31 draw at the end of regulation and pushed them into an overtime period before losing the 3A girls championship game 43-35 at the Summit Arena in Hot Springs Saturday night. The game saw the score tied eight times with six lead changes. Green Forest never trailed after the 2:17 mark of the second quarter until the overtime...

Nicki Mullen scores two of her 16 points against Greenland in the 3A girls' championship game at Summit Arena in Hot Springs on Saturday night. The Tigers lost in overtime to their conference foe 43 -- 35. Story, more photos on sports page.

Kindergarteners at Berryville Elementary who were named Kiwanis Terrific Kids were Liz Ramirez, Lillie Anderson, Dakota Hopper, Kinlee Dunbar, AJ Burks, Anthony Boche-Ibarra, Carly Smith, Drew Dean and Quinton Qualls.

The Green Forest 3rd and 4th grade Quiz Bowl Team traveled to North Arkansas College on Jan. 5 to compete in the Regional Quiz Bowl Competition sponsored by OUR Educational Cooperative. Twenty teams from the area participated. The Green Forest team won the competition and received the first place trophy. Team members included Macy Smalley, Jacob McMahan, Sam Holtkamp, Owen Cisco, Todd Wellborn, Elijah Coffey, and Henry Holtkamp, assisted by team coach Becky Locke...