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Pamela Parker (Obituary ~ 09/24/19)
Pamela Fern Parker, of Berryville, Arkansas was born December 5, 1956 in California, the daughter of Charlie Henry and Christine Elizabeth (Strowud) Parker. She departed this life September 17, 2019, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 62 years... -
Doss finishes 6th at Siloam Springs
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/19)
Berryville’s Cecilia Doss finished sixth in the 1A-4A girls division of the Panther XC Classic on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Siloam Springs. Doss covered the 5,000-meter course in 23:16.49. Berryville’s Reese Johnson was the Bobcats’ top finisher in the boys race, taking 29th place with a time of 20:50.47...
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BV golfers take 2nd on home course
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/19)
All three Carroll County golf teams were in action Tuesday at the Carroll County Country Club. Berryville finished second among three full teams in the boys division, shooting a 283. Shiloh Christian won with a team score of 251. Berryville’s Nate Allen shot an 84, while teammate D.J. Cobert shot 95 and Jack Dignan finished at 104...
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Lady Tigers endure 1st losses of season
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/19)
As the Green Forest Lady Tigers reeled off seven consecutive victories to open the 2019 volleyball season, coach Christie Popejoy kept her expectations realistic, knowing that few teams enjoy a full season free of adversity.
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‘Barn-Burner:' Lady Bobcats top Harrison in five-set thriller (High School Sports ~ 09/24/19)
Nothing seems to come easy for Berryville against Harrison in any sport. And Tuesday’s volleyball matchup in Berryville was a good example. -
Entry deadline approaches for fall youth poster contest
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Entries for Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s (KAB) Great Arkansas Cleanup Youth Poster Contest will be accepted now through Monday, Sept. 30, and the winning poster will be announced the week of Oct. 7. Teachers can utilize the free, printable Great Arkansas Cleanup Youth Poster Contest coloring sheet online at http://bit.ly/KABContest. The contest is open to all elementary-aged, grades K-5, students in Arkansas. One poster per class should be submitted for statewide judging...
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ASMSA opens search for Classes of 2022, 2023
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has officially opened the search for the Classes 2022 and 2023. Beginning this application cycle, all early applicants will receive the benefit of receiving an ACT voucher to take the test at no cost...
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Breaux honored (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
State Rep. Harlan Breaux (left) of Holiday Island was awarded the 2019 Statesman Award by Family Council Action Committee. Breaux received the award for making an A on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card for his votes during the 92nd General Assembly on the 25 bills in the report card. Breaux received his award Saturday, Sept. 14, at Kings Hill Pioneer Church in Berryville. The award was presented by Jerry Cox, president of Family Council Action Committee. -
Good Words
(Column ~ 09/24/19)
A few years ago, I came back to my hometown after being gone for decades. I was visiting some family members I dearly love, when they gently scolded me for having left my family there in search of other adventures. Now, God offered me an opportunity to teach at a college that I had attended when I was 18 years old. It was a dream come true, and a chance to come back home, at least for a little while, to catch up with family and help with anything that I could...
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Busy Bees (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Donna Gray, Cynthia Giger, Thelma Fisher, Rosa Thomas, Joyce Kolb, Jenny Ward, Thelma Hughes, and Florence Fout of the Carroll County Busy Bees Extension Homemaker Club made quilts, blankets, duffel bags and toys for The CALL, an organization in Northwest Arkansas focused on supporting foster families and making churches aware of the number of foster children in Arkansas. -
GF board OKs deal with solar energy firm
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
The Green Forest School District Board of Directors met Monday, Sept. 16, and approved an agreement with Entegrity, a solar energy provider, for project development.
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Saunders Museum receives state grant
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney announced that Saunders Memorial Museum has been awarded $2,425 in grant funds from the Division of Arkansas Heritage to help with utility costs. Saunders Memorial Museum, which opened in 1956, houses the vast collection of unique and rare guns and other historical artifacts once owned by Charles Burton Saunders...
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Legislators honored (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
State Reps. Ron McNair (top photo) and Keith Slape each received an Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas 2019 Business Matters Leadership Award on Sept. 10 at a State Chamber/AIA Door-to-Door Meeting in Harrison. The two were recognized for supporting positive business initiatives during the 92nd General Assembly, the organization said. The awards were presented by State Chamber/AIA President & CEO Randy Zook. -
Hiring Workshop (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
The Greater Berryville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever hiring workshop titled ‘How To Hire Right’ on Thursday, Sept. 12 in Berryville. The workshop was led by expert trainer Grace Judson of GraceJudson.com. For more information about upcoming workshops hosted by the Chamber, visit www.BerryvilleChamber.com/events -
Student Ambassador (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Kaylee Liley of Berryville (front row, third from left) has been selected as a Student Ambassador for the 2019-2020 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts. Ambassadors are selected based on ACT scores, grade point averages, and community involvement and service. -
'Load Up Your Pickup' events slated in October
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Carroll County residents will be able to get rid of unwanted items at three “Load Up Your Pickup” events throughout October. The events, sponsored by the Carroll County Quorum Court and Carroll County Solid Waste Authority, are part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s Great Arkansas Cleanup...
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ES Hospital Commission 'in limbo' with Allegiance
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
After months of turmoil, the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission and Allegiance Health Management have begun communicating through legal counsel.
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Leadership Conferences (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Jacey Howerton (left) and Christena Matzeder attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. -
Berryville students attend national events (Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Jacey Howerton, Christena Matzeder, and Kirklyn Powell of Berryville High School all went to National Leadership Conferences last summer. -
BV council rezones property
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
The Berryville City Council voted Tuesday night to rezone a parcel of real property at 706 Park Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-O Residential/Office zone.
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Eureka Springs council approves request for BBB
(Local News ~ 09/24/19)
Bikes, Blues and BBQ will feature the first entertainment district in Eureka Springs history.
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Debra Holliman (Obituary ~ 09/24/19)
Debra (Debbi) Holliman, age 58, of Green Forest, AR passed away Sunday morning, September 22, 2019. She was born January 12, 1961 in Harrison, AR, daughter of Charles Keith and Marjorie (Hawkins) Sisco. On February 14, 1981 she married the love of her life, Randall Holliman. ...
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