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Berryville teacher fired; allegedly struck female student (Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Carroll County News BERRYVILLE -- A Berryville teacher was fired during a special school board meeting last Monday night, and the teacher may soon be facing additional repercussions, officials said. Mike Ledesma, who most recently taught math and math lab classes at the high school, was terminated Monday, April 30, several months after he allegedly slapped a 17-year-old female student in his classroom, sources familiar with the case told Carroll County News on condition of anonymity... -
Saving History: Old Mulberry Church to get much-needed facelift (Local News ~ 05/04/12)
BERRYVILLE -- A church that is believed to have stood since at least the Civil War is about to get a facelift, thanks to some concerned neighbors and local businesses. Shawn Turner, who owns a local painting business, lives next to the Mulberry Church on Cisco Road near Berryville. The church, which has been inactive for years, is still a place where a handful of people gather to meet once in a while... -
Early voting in primary election begins Monday, May 7; candidates' forum also Monday (Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Early voting for the May 22 primary election begins Monday, May 7 at both the Eureka Springs and Berryvile courthouses. Early voting will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Saturday, May 19... -
Green Forest Kids with Character for April. (State News ~ 05/04/12)
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Eureka Springs Fire and Ambulance Department teach life saving skills (State News ~ 05/04/12)
This year at SkillsUSA, Eureka Springs Highlander Sam Drizner placed second in the state in First Aid/CPR. Drizner received his training from the Eureka Springs Fire and Ambulance Department under the direction of Billy Hayes. ESHS school wishes to thank the men of the department for all their caring and help with the students of Eureka Springs High School. ... -
Pierce named SkillsUSA officer; ES students do well (State News ~ 05/04/12)
HOT SPRINGS -- Eureka Springs High School has yet another reason to be proud of its students. The kids shined recently as they demonstrated awesome skills during the recent SkillsUSA Competition in Hot Springs. The following honors were given: Junior Chey Pierce was elected SkillsUSA officer, senior Dillon Reddick received gold in wiring. ... -
Berryville's EAST students are feeding the BEAST
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BERRYVILLE -- The Berryville East Program has collaborated with the Arkansas Rice Depot to feed students in need. The Arkansas Rice Depot is a nonprofit organization that focuses on eliminating hunger in the lives of kids, families, and senior citizens...
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Green Forest, Eureka Springs seniors awarded scholarships
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CARROLL COUNTY -- Two Carroll County seniors won $500.00 college scholarships for their participation in the Students for Life High School Partnership Program. The program is designed to reward student volunteers at schools that hold blood drives with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks...
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Eureka Springs Rotary selects March Student of the Month (State News ~ 05/04/12)
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Green Forest's Carlton recognized (State News ~ 05/04/12)
RUSSELLVILLE - Janessa Carlton of Green Forest and Jake Smith of Hackett earned the top two honors available to students at Arkansas Tech University during the 2012 Student Leadership Banquet at the Chambers Cafeteria East Dining Room on Monday night... -
Bobcat cheerleaders named (State News ~ 05/04/12)
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Soccer shootout (High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
EUREKA SPRINGS--This time Goliath won. And while it may not have been exactly like the David and Goliath senerio, but it was still akin to David verses Goliath's oldest son as 2A Eureka Springs fell to 3A Green Forest on the Leatherwood soccer field. The Monday game was the last conference for match for Eureka Springs. Green Forest will have meet Berryville Thursday, after this edition went to press, at Bobcat Stadium (go to www.carrollconews.com for scores.)... -
Berryville boys on a roll
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The old saying in soccer is that offense wins games but defense wins championships. And the Bobcats continue to paly tough defense, defeating Gentry 4--1. "We were ahead 2-0 at halftime with both goals coming from Jose Martinez," says Berryville coach Don Earnest. "Defensively we were solid, not allowing a shot on goal until late in the game."...
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Volunteers needed for LPGA tourney
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Special to Carroll County News ROGERS -- Here's your chance to rub elbows with some of the best professional golfers in the Ladies Professional Golf Association. More than 100 volunteers are still needed for the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, the official LPGA Tour stop headed to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers June 25-July 1...
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Final district softball game, 9-4 loss wraps up season for Lady Bobcats (High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
PEA RIDGE -- Four Lady Bobcats played their final softball game wearing the purple and gold of Berryville last last Friday in 4A district play. But the girls fell to Pea Ridge 9-4, capping a season where there were more losses than wins. However, Lady 'Cat softball coach Daniel Cornelison sees a silver lining even in that dark cloud...
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