Stories from Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Maude Wilson of Branson, Missouri, was born July 14, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas to Fred and Maud (Belcher) Smith. Maude passed away October 27, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 96. Maude was a member of Freeman Heights Baptist Church in Berryville. She taught four Sunday School classes. Maude enjoyed serving others and being with her family...

Beverly Jean Howerton of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born November 5, 1955 to Leroy and Delia (Asbury) Berry in Shell Knob, Missouri. Beverly passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Eureka Springs at the age of 64. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, camping, and spending as much time with her grandkids as she could. Beverly was their biggest fan and loved attending their ball games...

James Louis (Lou) Adkins, 83, died peacefully Thursday October 22, 2020 at Mercy Regional in Springfield, MO. He was born August 28, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas. The son of James Preston Adkins and Viola Thompson Adkins. He grew up in the Rossville/Dover area and graduated from Rossville High School...

Pala Farmer of Green Forest, Arkansas was born August 11, 1959 in Mooreland, Oklahoma to V.L. “Skeet” and Beulah (Thomas) McDowell. Pala passed away November 7, 2020 in Green Forest at the age of 61.

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, Nov. 9, a total of 101 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

American Legion Post 9 invites the public to a Veterans Day rifle salute at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Planer Hill in Eureka Springs. All other Veterans Day events normally held by the American Legion post are canceled because of COVID-19 safety concerns...

In previous columns, I have addressed voter fraud myths and reality.

This past Saturday, we learned the results of possibly the most divisive presidential election in United States history. Joe Biden was named president-elect and Kamala Harris was named vice president-elect in an extraordinarily close race. Two days later, President Donald Trump has failed to concede the election. ...

This week’s Pet of the Week is our pretty princess Rapunzel. Rapunzel knows she is the most beautiful cat in the Lighthouse and will tell anyone who asks. She is full of love and sass. Rapunzel wants just the right amount of love and will let you know if you are pushing it a little too far. Buy her a tower and bring her home. Rapunzel would make a great addition to your household. You can visit Rapunzel and the other cats and dogs at Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center any day from noon until 5 p.m. We are located on Highway 62 between Eureka Springs and Berryville.

The Eastern Carroll County Ambulance District Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Bethel Church at 849 County Road 601. The commission’s agenda includes discussion of the Eastern Carroll County Emergency Medical Responders Alliance /personal protective equipment, dispatch and radio issues, transfers, financial and population growth outlook and board members. The meeting is open to the public and social distancing guidelines will apply...

The Berryville Library has returned to normal operating hours and is open again seven days a week. “Even though we have returned to normal operating days and hours, all social distancing protocols will remain in place for the safety and well-being of all patrons and staff,” library director Julie Hall said. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation with adhering to these guidelines.”...

People who would like to give Christmas gifts to kids in need can do so with the help of the Angel Tree program.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Research & Extension program will hold Pesticide Applicator Training at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Both sessions will be held at the Cattlemen’s Building at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Berryville...

The Carroll County Extension office has a new family and consumer science agent, Torrie Smith, who began work on Monday, Nov. 2.

Come join us in celebrating Randy and Jeanne Williams’ 50th wedding anniversary from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Kings River Church. They were married Nov. 14, 1970. Drop in and say hi and share some of your fond memories from over the years. Cards are welcome but no gifts, please .

Carroll County 4-H students Cheyenne Dawson, Kaitlyn Rexwinkle, Andrew Rexwinkle, Nella Forney and Jaxon Evans all did exceptionally well at the Arkansas State Fair and Junior Livestock Show from Oct. 16 to Oct. 25 in Little Rock.

The Berryville Public Library now officially owns a piece of land on Springfield Street for its new building.

Twenty Carroll County residents have now died from COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health website said Monday morning — an increase of one over the past week.

The Green Forest Tigers celebrate on the field after beating the Berryville Bobcats 18-12 in the annual Carroll County Super Bowl last Friday night at Bobcat Stadium. See complete coverage in Sports on Page 8 and more photos from the game on Page 14.

The Arkansas State Police are investigating a Carroll County homicide.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Baked potato soup, roast beef sandwich, fruit Wednesday, Nov. 11 Closed for Veteran’s Day...

Holiday Island is officially a town.

Berryville jumped out to a quick early lead and went on to beat Green Forest 14-0 on Thursday, Nov. 5, in the junior high edition of the Carroll County Super Bowl at Tiger Stadium. Berryville recovered the ball after a backward pass by Green Forest on the first play from scrimmage. The junior Bobcats scored three plays on a short touchdown run by Nick Utt and Daniel Pedraza kicked the extra point...

Berryville senior Jacob Lopez took seventh place among Class 4A boys at the Arkansas state cross country championships last week at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, leading the Bobcats to a seventh-place finish in the 4A team standings

For the first time since 2017, the Green Forest Tigers are the high school football champions of Carroll County.