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Stories from Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Final tuneup: Bobcats host jamboree (High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
The Berryville Bobcats hosted the Carroll County Jamboree Thursday night at Ronnie Clark Stadium. Clinton and Yellville were the other two teams in attendance and both teams showed Berryville some things that will help them to start the season. "A scrimmage is designed to show your team where your weak points are and your strong points as well," coach Lee Atkins said. "And we faced a very good Clinton team and they helped us see some of that."...
GF hangs with bigger Prairie Grove (High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
The Green Forest Tigers travelled to take on the Prairie Grove Tigers in a scrimmage that felt like a real game at times. With a few late hits and some explosive plays by both teams, both fan bases were into the game and Green Forest players responded, as the team was not in a position to stick around with the bigger Prairie Grove team...
Lady Bobcats split first 2 matches of season (High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
The Berryville Bobcats finished its first week of volleyball with a mark of 1-1. Last Monday, they took on Southwest Missouri at home and won in straight sets, 25-13, 25-20 and 25-17. Coach Kristin Whetham said the team looked good in its opening match, but for its match on Tuesday against a larger school in Harrison, the Bobcats learned there are some areas that need improvement...
Joint investigation leads to drug arrest (Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office arrested Fernando Canales-Mendoza on Wednesday, Aug. 27, as part of an investigation into a drug trafficking ring in Fort Smith. According to a news release from the office of Conner Eldridge, U.S. ...
Good Shepherd shelter works to protect animals (Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The dog days aren't over for those who oppose euthanizing animals, but the Good Shepherd Humane Society is working to end them as soon as possible. The only no-kill shelter in Carroll County, Good Shepherd aims to care for the county's abandoned and unwanted animals without euthanizing any of them. Shelter manager Janice Durbin said she works primarily in scheduling, personnel and budgeting to ensure that the shelter maintains its no-kill status...
Sigmon named Miss Carroll County (Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Kylee Sigmon was crowned Miss Carroll County at last week's Carroll County Fair. She also won the interview competition and was voted Miss Photogenic. Here are complete results from the pageant: Miss Carroll County Winner: Kylee Sigmon First Runner-Up: Magali Rivera...
Carroll County Fair 2014 Educational Winners (Local News ~ 09/02/14)
AGRONOMY DEPARTMENT Adult Division Grand Champion -- Jeanne Williams Adult Division Reserve Champion -- Carl Taylor Junior Division Grand Champion -- Denton McCullough Junior Division Reserve Champion -- Evan Patterson Youth Division Best of Show -- Ella McMellon...
Fun at the fair (Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Carroll County Fair is an annual event that local residents always enjoy, and this year was no exception as visitors to the Fairgrounds enjoyed the sights, sounds, smells and excitement that go along with the fair. Carroll County News photographer David Bell captured these images of fun at the fair...
Golfers donate stove to Island Room (Holiday Island ~ 09/02/14)
The Nine and Dine golf group of Holiday Island donated a new stove to the Island Room recently. This group meets twice a month to play a 9-hole scramble and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Pictured is Monica Kirby, who has catered the group for several years. In the past two years this golf group has refurbished the meeting room with paint, shades, tile and carpet...
Presbyterian Women collect school supplies (Holiday Island ~ 09/02/14)
The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church held its annual school supply drive for Garfield Elementary School in Garfield, AR. The drive was organized by the Holiday Island Presbyterian Women. The church members collected enough school supplies to fill the trunk and back seat of a car for delivery. ...
Williams named museum Volunteer of the Year (Holiday Island ~ 09/02/14)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Holiday Island resident Suzanne Williams was named "Volunteer of the Year" at the recent annual membership meeting of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. In addition to volunteering as a museum greeter at the front desk for several hours weekly, Williams assists with research as requested. ...
Holiday Island art show features local works (Holiday Island ~ 09/02/14)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- The 26th Annual Holiday Island Art Show and Sale garnered new artists and new Art Guild members this year, show officials noted. Held over Labor Day weekend, the show judge awarded first, second, third and honorable mention prizes in four categories. Entries were also chosen anonymously by Viewers' Choice...

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