Stories from Sunday, July 22, 2012

HARRISON -- The Ozark Arts Council presents "The Wizard of Oz" at the historic Lyric Theater in Harrison soon, and the musical will include a number of talented child actors from Carroll County. Performances will begin Friday, Aug.3 at 7 p.m. with additional performances Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m...

BERRYVILLE -- Somewhere in the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville, there is a small room with no windows where dedicated individuals work around the clock, dimly lit by the glow of several large computer monitors, providing the calm, competent and reassuring voices that answer when Carroll County residents dial 911...

On Saturday, July 28, Bull Shoals-White River State Park will offer an Introduction to Kayaking Workshop from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Learn the basics of kayaking; learn about safety, the gear, the laws, the different kayaking strokes and how to make a wet exit (optional) and rescue. There will be 1-2 hour of dry land instruction and 3-4 hours on the water...

A man was going from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, when along the way he had a flat tire. Stranded on the side of the road, he was robbed, his car was stripped, he was shot, and left for dead. A Baptist pastor, on his way home from the annual meeting of his denomination, saw the man. ...