Stories from Tuesday, March 11, 2014

GREEN FOREST -- Last week, the Green Forest Public Schools and the Collegiate Licensing Co. came to an agreement on the use of the Tiger logo at no cost or inconvenience to the school district. "I think it is great," said Jerry King, school board member. "There are rumors going around that we caved, but we didn't. We stood for what we believed in and they [CLC] were the ones who sent us the letter."...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The city council has scheduled an emergency meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 3 p.m. for discussing the proposed open carry walk by the group Northwest 746. Northwest 746 is affiliated with the Patriots of Act 746, said group member Janis-Marie Horsley. The group believes and advocates that the 2013 Arkansas legislation Act 746 allows citizens who legally own a firearm to openly carry it as well, Horsley said...

LONOKE -- Berryville season came to an end on Friday with a 54-34 loss to Malvern in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A State Tournament at the Gina Cox Center in Lonoke. One day after beating Heber Springs 66-59 in double overtime to advance to the Elite 8, the Lady Cats struggled to find early momentum against the Lady Leopards...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Grassy Knob firefighters were toned out early Saturday morning to a fully involved residential structure fire on Mundell Road. "Upon our arrival, the home was fully involved," Grassy Knob Fire Chief Bob McVey said. "The flames were 40 or 50 feet in the air."...

CARROLL COUNTY -- With 2014 primary election filings complete, county voters will have a variety of choices when they go to the polls in May, except for District 5 state senator Bryan B. King (R), who has no Democrat challenger in the primary election...

BERRYVILLE -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office will join state, county and city law enforcement agencies in a two-week mobilization scheduled from March 10 through 23 to increase seat belt use among young drivers and passengers and ultimately save lives...

BERRYVILLE -- Members of the Chamber of Commerce, along with friends and relatives of owners David and Stacy Campbell, helped at the ribbon cutting last Saturday for Kings River Crossfit on Eureka Avenue. Cutting the ribbon are, at the center: Stacy, holding 17-month-old Logan, Ngon Winter and David...

BERRYVILLE -- Thanks to the overwhelming support of the local community, Mercy Hospital Berryville's 11th annual Black and White Charity Ball was the most successful night in the history of the event. Hundreds of guests packed the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs on Feb. 22 for the event, raising almost $56,000 through private donations, sponsorships, silent and live auctions and a pledge drive...

BERRYVILLE -- The Carroll County Airport Commission has decided to start measuring and calculating the air-spacing for extending the runway to 4,000 at its last meeting. "I just want to address that as the chairman, and as you all know, that has been a pet project of mine," said Lonnie Clark, Airport Commission chair. ...

This letter is the first of several in which I hope to shed light into my thinking regarding the controversial Private Option (Medicaid expansion), the funding for which was passed by the Arkansas House with an amendment on March 5. The issue is complex and difficult to understand for everyone...

Richard Smith and his wife came to Eureka Springs with only $500 and a strong determination to build the Christ of the Ozarks statue. They chose a location in a remote area on top of a hill with a beautiful view. There was little more than a trail through the woods to the location...

Dear Dr. Cheri, A couple of years ago I loaned my sister money for the down payment on her house. She signed a note and agreed to pay back the loan with her tax refund for the next two years and small monthly payments for the rest. She has yet to pay me a dime!...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- On Saturday, March 22 at Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, the Carroll County Master Gardeners will host a "Home Garden Day." Registration and coffee start at 8:30 a.m., followed by a series of lectures. Cody George will take attendees on a virtual exploration of the gardens at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which feature Arkansas native plants. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Mark Pryor met with Arkansas representatives of the National Association of Elementary School Principals to discuss their coordinated efforts to secure funding for national and state education programs and boost the academic performance of Arkansas students...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Seven students from Carroll County received their degrees from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville following the summer or fall semesters. Mary Flood of Eureka Springs received her master of science in operations management; Jay Gates of Eureka Springs, bachelor of science in agricultural, food and life sciences; Katie Heads of Green Forest, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jessica Jackson of Eureka Springs, bachelor of science in nursing; Ryan Muniz of Berryville, master of science in human environmental sciences; Pamela Reiss-Ramsfield of Green Forest, bachelor of social work; and Terri Tidyman of Green Forest, bachelor of arts in communication.. ...

LITTLE ROCK -- Barbara Deschner-Dunnam of Eureka Springs is a December 2013 graduate the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The fall commencement ceremonies took place at UALR's Jack Stephens Center on Dec. 14, in which more than 1,000 students participated in two separate events, based on college...

CARROLL COUNTY -- When thinking about Girl Scouts, most people tend to think of those baked goods that come out every spring, tempting anyone who is still following their New Year's resolutions. For everyone looking to satisfy their Girl Scout cookie cravings, Berryville Troop 5304 will be selling them at Wal-Mart on Saturday, March 15 all day -- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m...