Stories from Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Carma June McAleer passed away on September 12, 2020 at home in Eureka Springs, Arkansas after battling cancer. She was born on September 17, 1960 to Florence Jordan and Carlos Garriott in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is survived by her Daughters, Anna and Cora Lewis, and her husband Michael McAleer, married on April 2014. ...

The Carroll County Heritage Center Museum now has an exhibit to commemorate the time the “Gentle Giant,” the tallest man on earth, visited Berryville.

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. 28, a total of 105 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) has announced that Main Street Eureka Springs executive director Jacqueline Wolven is the official community organizer for the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Wolven is one of many community organizers across the world...

The Eureka Springs Parks Commission discussed financial reports for the first and second quarters of 2020 in two special meetings Tuesday, Sept. 22, but did not approve them.

Alyssa Harris of Eureka Springs has been named to the spring 2020 Provost's List for outstanding academic performance at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. To be named to the Provost's List, students must carry at least 12.0 units for credit in a semester and attain a grade-point average of 3.500 or better with no grade below C...

eople in Northwest Arkansas who are affected by COVID-19 can have food delivered to them thanks to a partnership between the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS) and Ozark Regional Transit (ORT), called the Northwest Arkansas Equitable Food Response and Relief to COVID-19.

The Green Forest school board approved the purchase of 21 laptops, 245 Chromebooks and 300 mobile hotspots at its meeting Monday, Sept. 21.

Regular readers of this column know that I’m a huge Chicago Cubs fan. Earlier this year, first-year Cubs manager David Ross was asked if he thought a 60-game season would hold less meaning than a normal 162-game schedule. I loved Ross’ response: “If they’re handing out a trophy, I want it.”...

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. 29 Sweet and sour chicken, stir fry vegetables, fortune cookie Wednesday, Sept. 30 Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon, fresh fruit...

This week’s Pet of the Week is Bentley! Bentley is a smart, young “golden retriever-ish” dog. He is absolutely gorgeous! Bentley came to us after his owner had to move and couldn’t have him at the new home. At his old house, he was good with kids, cats and even cows! Bentley will be available starting Oct. 1 as part of our Empty the Shelters promotion. From October 1-4, all adoptions will be $25!  Come by any day to meet Bentley or one of his friends at 6486 Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs!

The Berryville school board approved the purchase of 20 refurbished laptops at about $600 each at its meeting Monday, Sept. 21.

The Arkansas Arts Council is pleased to announce it is accepting nominations for the next Arkansas Living Treasure. Nominations are now open through Monday, Nov. 16. Applications are available online at www.ArkansasArts.org. Every year since 2002, the Arkansas Arts Council has honored a traditional craft artist with its Arkansas Living Treasure Award. ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm agent Jo Ann Clark are teaming up with the Berryville Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2,500 fire departments across the country, including the Berryville Fire Department. ...

A former Eureka Springs man who faces multiple charges including rape and kidnapping is scheduled to go on trial in April 2021, nearly two years after the crimes allegedly occurred.

The historic Beaver Bridge will be temporarily closed for improvements. According to a press release from the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday except on holidays. The closures began on Monday, Sept. 28, and are expected to last for three months...

The Friends of the Berryville Library created The Carla Youngblood Community Spirit Award last year to recognize citizens for acts of kindness that have bettered the community. Youngblood, a longtime library employee who retired in 2019, was well known for her many acts of kindness...

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission is no longer working with Alliance Management Group.

For the third time in four years, the Carroll County News won first-place honors for General Excellence in the Arkansas Press Association’s 2020 Better Newspaper editorial contest.

Confederate flags being placed on graves in the Eureka Springs Cemetery have been a topic of controversy recently.

The death toll from COVID-19 in Arkansas continues to climb, with the state reporting 1,160 confirmed deaths and 148 probable deaths on Sunday, Sept. 27. That brings the total number of deaths to 1,308.

Monday, Oct. 5 K-5 Breakfast: Poptarts Breakfast on-the-go (middle/high school): Honeybuns Lunch: Hot dogs, chili dogs (MS/HS), pork & beans, sweet potato tater tots, mixed fruit Tuesday, Oct. 6 K-5 Breakfast: Blueberry muffin Breakfast on-the-go (middle/high school): Tornado...

Monday, Oct. 5 Elementary School Breakfast: Bowl of cereal, yogurt, fresh grapes, 1 percent milk, fat free chocolate milk, fat free strawberry milk Curbside breakfast: Bowl of cereal, yogurt, fresh grapes, 1 percent milk, fat free chocolate milk, fat free strawberry milk...

Monday, Oct. 5 Breakfast K-2: Mini pancakes, mixed fruit, juice, milk 3-5: Apple bosco, fruit, juice, milk 6-8: Breakfast slider, fruit, juice, milk 9-12: Honey bun, yogurt with granola, fruit, juice, milk Lunch K-2: Sloppy joes, tater tots, steamed carrots, applesauce, milk...

Voting is one of the most fundamental rights we enjoy as Americans. Every vote matters and our process needs change to ensure public confidence no matter your political perspective.

The news has been replete with calls to solicit your vote to determine the next people we will be electing in this political cycle. One of the areas that may have slipped off of your radar are three constitutional amendments for Arkansas voters to vote upon. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has provided information that residents should strongly consider before casting their ballot.  The reference is provided below.  Here are some of the key highlights of these proposed amendments.. ...