Stories from Friday, August 3, 2018

Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson has recused himself from hearing the case of a Berryville man who is charged with negligent homicide in connection with an accident that claimed the life of a Missouri woman. In an order filed Tuesday, July 31, Jackson recuses himself from the case of Neal Hagler and asks the Administrative Office of the Courts to appoint a special judge to preside in the case...

The community leaders helping students through the Bright Futures Berryville don’t do it for recognition or thanks, but at the third annual Champions Breakfast on Tuesday morning, they got to hear a firsthand account of the impact the program has had on students’ lives...

Parking in Eureka Springs just got easier. On Monday, July 30, the City Advertising and Promotion Commission launched Passport Parking, a mobile app that allows people to pay for parking through their phones. Mayor Butch Berry talked about the app at the Eureka Springs City Council’s July 23 meeting, saying users can utilize the app for any city metered lot...

Project Self-Esteem has the backs of Carroll County students. Brian Watson said the nonprofit has been running for more than 20 years now, providing new backpacks filled with school supplies to children whose families are clients of Loaves and Fishes Food Bank of the Ozarks...

Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney (left) shakes hands with Officer Gary Varner on Thursday after swearing in Varner as the newest officer with the Berryville Police Department.

Good Shepherd Humane Society has received several donations over the past month, and shelter manager Sandra Mittler hopes that continues. On Wednesday, July 25, Mittler told Good Shepherd’s board of directors how grateful the shelter is for the donations. Mittler said the shelter always needs liquid laundry detergent, saying all brands are welcome but Xtra and Arm & Hammer are preferred...

The Eureka Springs School District is turning a new page this year, introducing the American Reading Company (ARC) Literacy Lab curriculum to grades K-8. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the curriculum cost $250,000, and Eureka Springs is the only school district in Arkansas to use the program...

It’s not that you need a prescription for insanity, but here’s a certain one nonetheless: Find something that is wrong in the world, but something you can’t do anything about. Obsess over it, never letting it go. Rail against it, though your demands can’t be heard. Grab that problem by the throat and keep shaking it like a terrier with a chew toy. You’ll end up embittered, joyless and more or less madder than a hatter...

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 court. As of Thursday, Aug. 2, a total of 103 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

The first game isn't until mid-October, but the Eureka Springs Highlander basketball team is hard at work getting ready for the upcoming season. After the two-week athletic dead period put in place by the Arkansas Activities Association, the Highlanders have attended team camps in Lavaca and Branson...

The Berryville golf team is coming off a year in which the boys and girls each made it to the Class 4A state tournament. McKayla Hussey finished fifth overall in the girls tournament, shooting an 84 at the Maumelle Country Club. "We have had some of the kids playing in various tournaments throughout the summer, but practices for us kick off officially this week," Berryville coach Brent Compton said. "We are looking forward to kicking off the season."...