August 2022

Kickoff time’s a-comin’
Bobcats hoping numbers improve

August 9, 2022

SLoftis@cherryroad.com Berryville coach Bryan Hutson says preseason practice is going well, but the Bobcats could use more depth. “For those that show up it’s going pretty good,” Hutson said Friday, Aug.

Surviving summer

August 9, 2022

Next week in this space, I’ll give everyone an update on an ongoing freedom of information fight with the Eureka Springs city attorney. It’s a doozy.

Local swimmer making a splash

August 9, 2022

RHarvey@cherryroad.com Emma Gilmore hadn’t had a swimming lesson before competing in her first swim meet as an 8-yearold. Now, at 15, she’s showcasing her skills at a national level.

BHS golfers open season

August 9, 2022

The Berryville High School golf team opened its 2022 season last week, competing Aug. 1-2 at Big Creek Golf & Country Club in Mountain Home.

Tigers take on summer gantlet

August 9, 2022

SLoftis@cherryroad.com The Green Forest Tigers haven’t shied away from tough competition this summer. The Tigers recently competed in the Southwest Elite 7-on-7 tournament hosted by Shiloh Christian in Springdale, where they held their own against teams representing larger schools.

Guest Column: End of summer bucket list

August 9, 2022

Can you believe it is just about the end of summer? If your kids are anything like mine, the battle cries of, “We are bored!” and “What are we doing today?” have started to fill the time between waking up and finishing my first cup of coffee.

The goal of learning

August 9, 2022

It’s the time of year in Arkansas public schools when ACT Aspire test results are released. These tests no more prove that a child or teacher is doing their job and learning is taking place, than quarterly grades determine a child’s success in life. Grading can be subjective, and some children are not adept at test taking.

Detention Center Intake Log — July 29-Aug. 4, 2022

August 9, 2022

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, Aug. 5, a total of 119 inmates were being housed in the detention center.

Pet of the Week

August 9, 2022

Roundtable on children’s issues slated for Aug. 30 in Berryville

August 9, 2022

The public is invited to attend a discussion in Berryville later this month about building a movement on behalf of Arkansas’ children. The Carroll County Community Foundation and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will host a roundtable discussion from 5:30 p.m.