Stories from Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Neva Margarette Welch of Lampe, Missouri, was born January 26, 1932, in Stone County, Missouri, to Sherman Beecher and Arama Margaret (Meadows) Bonham. Neva passed away September 17, 2020, at her home near Lampe at the age of 88. Neva attended the Church of Christ in Berryville, Arkansas. ...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers are continuing to experience some growing pains in their new conference, but coach Christie Popejoy said it’s not from a lack of effort.

The Berryville Junior Bobcats finally played their first football game of 2020 last Thursday, and they made sure it was worth the wait.

The Berryville Lady Bobcats ran into one of the better Class 4A teams in the state last week, losing in three sets to Shiloh Christian on Monday, Sept. 14.

Three games into the 2020 football season, Green Forest coach Greg Tibbitt said the Tigers haven’t had a practice or a game with their full football team.

The Berryville Bobcats had more than one chance to throw in the towel last Friday night against the Greenland Pirates.

Eureka Springs residents can now display political signs for as long as they like.

The Carroll County Election Commission wants to help you be sure your vote counts and provide a safe atmosphere for everyone to vote in November. If you are not registered to vote, you can fill out a voter registration application at the County Clerk’s office or website, or the Secretary of State website. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5. The Carroll County Clerk website is co.carroll.ar.us/County Clerk/. Click on the...

I’m saddened. And I’m angry. I’m saddened because a friend lost his father over the weekend to complications from COVID-19, while another friend’s mother fights for life on a ventilator in a Missouri hospital. The friend who lost his dad Saturday night is a former reporter at the Pine Bluff newspaper, a law school graduate who spent some time working in the Middle East and pays close attention to international affairs. ...

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 Monday, Sept. 21, a total of 107 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

This week’s Pet of the Week is our sweet kitty Nala. Nala spends her days in the Bates Cat House waiting on visitors so she has a lap to climb in. Nala is very much a relaxed kitty who loves to rub on her humans and purr.  If you are looking for the perfect laid-back companion to binge the latest shows with, then Nala is the kitty for you! She’d especially enjoy a view of The Lion King so she can get to know her namesake! Nala is a grey tabby and is available at the Good Shepherd Adoption Center on Highway 62 between Eureka Springs and Berryville. We are open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Call 479-253-9188 for more information.

Mayor Tim McKinney announced dates for the annual fall leaf and limb pickup at the Berryville City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Dr. Julia Horton-Bertrand came full circle when she returned home to join Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Berryville. Her name may sound familiar for other reasons, as well. She will practice alongside her father, Dr. Charles Horton, at the clinic. Horton-Bertrand is taking new patients and seeing patients of all ages. She has a keen interest in preventative medicine, especially encouraging screening tests and immunizations...

With the Eureka Springs Business Center opening to the public last week, the Eureka Springs Community Center has achieved a major goal toward self-sustainability.

Carroll County voters will have three options for casting their ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Pulled pork, baked beans, fried okra, roll Wednesday, Sept. 23 Beef & broccoli, rice, stir fry vegetables, fortune cookie...

Monday, Sept. 28 K-5 Breakfast: Crunch mania 6-12 Breakfast: Poptart Lunch: Chicken nuggets, french fries, salad, fruit Tuesday, Sept. 29 K-5 Breakfast: Powdered donuts 6-12 Breakfast: Blueberry muffin Lunch: Frito pie, veggie strips, orange wedges, cinnamon roll, corn...