Robin Ray
Robin Ray “Squirrel” Martin, 62, of Bergman, Ark. passed away May 18, 2022.
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May 2022
We have a problem
The number of school shootings in the United States is a problem that needs to be solved as soon as possible. Surely, reasonable people would agree with that statement, even if they agree on almost nothing else regarding the issue of guns in our country.
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Another day, another shooting
By now, the story is familiar. Someone with a gun walks into a school and opens fire.
Read MoreAnother day, another shootingLetter to the Editor: Thank you to my Carroll County village
It took a village to help me develop the skills to become a physician. I have formally graduated from the UAMS Medical School earning both honors in research and honors in global health and community service. This experience has been enlightening, humbling and more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. I want to extend enormous gratitude to my family, friends and community for the boundless love and support I have received over the past eight years. Your encouragement, confidence in my abilities and words of affirmation have given me the strength to thrive in medicine.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Thank you to my Carroll County villageLetter to the Editor: Housing needed
Dear Editor: What better group to address Carroll County’s dire housing need than the Quorum Court? Yet, when Suzie and Dan Bell appeared before them recently about the problem, members seemed reluctant. The court has $2 million available to use under the American Rescue Plan, so why not allocate this money to a group like Echo Village and get things rolling a bit faster.
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Signing Day
Surrounded by friends, family, coaches and teammates, three Green Forest High School athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday to continue their careers at the college level next season. Myndy Zamora (left) will play for the first women’s soccer team at North Arkansas College in Harrison. Jazmany Lopez (center) will play football for Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock and Pablo Leon (right) will play for the men’s soccer team at North Arkansas College. Photo courtesy of Patricia Kilbourn
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Dispatch Desk: Eureka Springs Police Department May 16-23
A list of incident reports from the Eureka Springs Police Department: MAY 16 ■12:23 p.m. — An officer got someone assistance who came into the police department saying they needed EMS.
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Detention Center Intake Log: May 23-26
This listing includes individuals who have been booked into the Carroll County Detention Center. Charges may be reduced or dropped, and individuals are presumed innocent until being found guilty. As of Friday, May 27, a total of 115 inmates were being housed in the detention center.
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Senior Center Menu — May 31-June 7, 2022
The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday.
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Pet of the Week
This week’s Pet of the Week is Mishka. Mishka is a sweet, senior kitty who is recovering from the loss of a loved one. Mishka is orange and white and thinks a spot on your couch would be the perfect retirement home. If you are wanting a mature, love-bug of a kitty please come and meet Mishka. The Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center is open every day from noon to 5 p.m. Submitted photo
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