Stories from Friday, March 13, 2015

Starting from scratch. That's what the Eureka Springs baseball team will be doing this year after not having enough players to fill out a roster last year. "We always struggle with numbers," Eureka Springs Coach Brian Rambo said. "At our school, grades come first, so if you're struggling academically it could be tough. It's not so bad in basketball, because there all you need is five, whereas in baseball you need nine, at minimum. If you miss a couple of kids, you are done."...

As an Oklahoma State University graduate, it has been ingrained into my brain to root against the University Of Oklahoma. However, when news surfaced this week that the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter at OU had made a derogatory video aimed at African-Americans, I found myself rooting for the Sooners to come out on top for once...

Weather continues to plague the Green Forest Tigers baseball team. After an early exit from the 3A-1 East district basketball tournament, the Tigers have had plenty of practice, but nobody to play because of the weather. "We just need to get some time out there," Green Forest Coach Tony Coffey said. "That's what it's all about at this point in the season when we are fresh."...

Carroll County News sat down with FFA student officers in Green Forest and Berryville to get a glimpse at their high school experience. It didn't take much digging to realize the effect FFA has on Carroll County youth. The Green Forest officers are: Sarah Clark, president; Barbara Fernandez, junior adviser; Harley Andrews, historian; Jacob Biggs, sentinel; and Alex Cisco, reporter. ...

It's not just about cows and plows. Carroll County Future Farmers of America advisers Keith Kilbourn and Kendra Woodlee believe FFA teaches students invaluable skills that reach far beyond operating a tractor. Kilbourn, who has taught agriculture for more than 10 years at Green Forest, said the program helps kids come out of their shells. He emphasized how strenuous the program is -- saying it's heavily science-based -- but stressed the skills students learn outside the classroom...

There's a real ebb and flow to the Carroll County Beekeepers Association. While the club has existed for several years, attendance seems to come and go. "It dwindles down to one or two and they cancel it and then they'll have a class and 30 people show up and then 15 people show up for the meeting," Doug Miller said...

It's a good thing Bruce Lee enjoys talking to people. As Carroll County's agriculture extension agent, he spends most of his days talking to farmers and gardeners. He described his day-to-day, saying he's been talking to farmers about pasture, fertilizers and science. He said he also has been working with the Carroll County Master Gardeners to prepare for the 2016 state conference to be held in Eureka Springs, as well as various 4-H groups in the county...

Carroll County News Tyson Foods is the largest employer in Carroll County, with an average workforce of approximately 3,000 employees -- more than 10 percent of the county's population. Tyson's processing plants and their related operations have a major impact on Carroll County's economy and its sense of community...

Adam Noble, a graduate of Berryville High School, has been named to the President's List for the Fall 2014 semester at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. To quality for the president's list, students must maintain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester...

Marleny Sanchez of Berryville has been awarded a Leadership Scholarship to attend Williams Baptist College. The scholarship is awarded to incoming WBC students based on their college entrance examination scores. Sanchez is a senior at Berryville High School. She is the daughter of Juan Sanchez and Gloria Quiquivix of Berryville...

Charles T. Cross, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank, has announced the appointment of Bob Rawson as senior vice president, commercial and agricultural loan officer to lead the bank's entry into the Madison County market. Rawson most recently served nine years as market president for Arvest Bank in Huntsville before his hiring at Cornerstone Bank. ...

March 5 Joanna Guadulupe Buck, 22, Berryville, was booked on possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ramon A. Garcia, 61, Green Forest, was booked on public intoxication. Kyle Morgan Gates, 24, Harrison, was booked on failure to appear...

The Green Forest Library is hosting a Logo Design Contest. The winning design will receive a $20 cash prize and the winning logo on their choice of a T-shirt or a canvas tote bag. The deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. April 10. Entries may be submitted to Tiffany Newton at the library in person or by email at tnewton@greenforestlibrary.org. For the complete, official rules, visit the library or go to www.greenforestlibrary.org. For more information, call 438-6700...

No essay required. In fact, all Green Forest seniors had to do to qualify for a scholarship at the school's annual trivia night was show up. Held Tuesday night, the event raised $2,700 in scholarship money from entrance fees and auction items. Shelby Williamson, Reece Carlton, Madison Owens, Kenley Williams and Gavin Nelson were each awarded $500 scholarships by random draw, with Thelma Ponce receiving a $200 scholarship for being on the winning team...

From all reports, Juergen Peters was a bright, sweet young man. He was born in Kassel, Germany, shortly after Word War II -- the fabled city where the Brothers Grimm had lived and collected their many tales. Kassel was no magic kingdom post-war, however, as it had been utterly destroyed...

Like many old buildings around the county, Possum Trot Church has been used as both a school and a church.

A Green Forest man was arrested Monday on four counts of aggravated assault. According to a press release, Green Forest officers arrested 32-year-old Ricardo Garcia during a traffic stop following hours of searching for the man. Green Forest police were dispatched to Eighth Street at 8:30 p.m. ...

After a public hearing Tuesday, the Green Forest City Council approved an ordinance refinancing bonds for the water and sewer department at a lower interest rate. The ordinance was approved on all three readings by title only at the council's meeting...

A tractor-trailer veered off the road Wednesday morning in front of Applewood Home Sales on U.S. Highway 62 east of Green Forest. The rig eventually ended up on its side, blocking the highway.

Two Green Forest men were arrested in connection with a robbery Monday at a convenience store in Hugh. According to a press release from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Christopher Wayne Barker and 19-year-old Travis Arron Boling were taken into custody based on physical and digital evidence recovered at Hugh Mini Mart...