Stories from Friday, February 2, 2018

A 15-year-old sophomore at Green Forest High School has died of an apparent suicide, sources told the Carroll County News on Thursday. Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male in the Oak Grove area. Because of the victim’s age, Frye said his identity Is being withheld...

Business is looking bright for Carroll County’s future. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District VI Spring Conference was held on Friday, Jan. 19, at Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, and both Berryville and Green Forest high schools had several students score top marks in their divisions...

Eureka Springs citizens can tune in to city meetings once again. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council voted to overturn its Jan. 8 decision to discontinue broadcasting all city meetings on Channel 21 and sharing council meetings on Youtube. Mayor Butch Berry placed a reconsideration of that vote on the agenda at the beginning of Monday’s meeting, saying he had received comments from citizens asking for that to happen...

Arkansas students can apply for more than 100 private scholarships through Arkansas Community Foundation. April 1 is the deadline to apply for most opportunities. Students can begin their online application by visiting www.arcf.org/scholarships. “Post-secondary education is a key to financial stability and opportunity,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. ...

Randy Wolfingbarger knows a thing or two about tourism, and now the Berryville Rotary Club does, too. Wolfinbarger, who is general manager of the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs and serves on the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Commission, spoke to Berryville Rotarians on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Berryville Fire Station. Wolfinbarger thanked those in attendance who helped get him on the commission, saying the Carroll County Republicans were responsible for his appointment...

“Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens,” the Jewish prophet instructed. Whenever I do that, it makes me feel small. I think that was the prophet’s purpose. While we might be the dominant species on this third rock from the sun, we are overshadowed by our surroundings...

Berryville High School recently had several of its computerized business applications (CBA) students obtain Microsoft Office Specialist certifications for Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The certificates will prove to future employers that the students are proficient in the programs. ...

The Carroll and Madison Library System, with funding from The Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation, has announced the introduction of LawDepot, a popular new online legal form service designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries...

This listing includes individuals who are booked into the Carroll County Detention Center. Charges may be reduced or dropped, and individuals are presumed innocent until being found guilty in a court of law. Jan. 25 • Lamonica Ann Puente, 29, Berryville, was booked on shoplifting and failure to appear...

If you’re looking for the love of your life, Good Shepherd Humane Society has a deal for you. From Feb. 7-14, the shelter will have an adoption special with $20 off all adoptions. It’s part of the shelter’s Valentine’s Day special, shelter manager Sandra Mittler said at the board’s regular meeting Wednesday, Jan. 24...

In between her shifts at Eureka Springs Hospital, Debbie Coatney gives blood on Wednesday during a blood drive at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, never knowing who she may help, possibly even a patient under her care.

Thad Pearce, of Berryville, Arkansas born November 18, 1988 in Cassville, Missouri, son of Jason Lee Murray and Mary Jo Whitaker. He departed this life Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 29 years. Thad loved nature and climbing trees. He enjoyed watching Dragon Ball Z, loved turtles, and the color green. He was the type of person to always lend a helping hand to others. His family and friends will miss his contagious smile and happy personality...

Berryville's 92-80 home victory over the Valley Springs Tigers on Friday evening was a game filled with plenty of excitement. Lawson Jenkins scored 36 points for Valley Springs, but Berryville's Ty Allen put himself in the spotlight as well by scoring 35...

The Berryville wrestling team competed at the Greenbrier Panther Invitational over the weekend. Pulaski Academy won, scoring 209 points and Berryville finished fourth, scoring 96 points. Colton Record placed first in his weight class, while Brett Parsons Cesar Martinez finished third...

Despite Tuesday night's loss at Omaha, Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo hoped his team had a renewed sense of energy. There wasn't much energy to be had in Friday night's 59-34 road loss at Alpena. "We just didn't play with any energy," Rambo said. "That was our problem. ...

The Green Forest Tigers gave up 81 points in Friday's loss at Yellville-Summit, but they scored 60 points, which is the most they have scored in a conference game all year. "The kids played pretty good on the offensive side of the ball," Green Forest coach Donnie Smith said. "Their shots were falling, and of course that makes anybody play a little bit better."...