June 2025
LEARNS Act applications triple this year
The number of Arkansas families applying for LEARNS Act state funding for private or homeschooling expenses has more than tripled — so far.
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Good Shepherd receives surprise $30K grant
Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs was one of 10 animal well-being organizations that were the surprise recipients of $30,000 grants from Maddie’s Fund on Thursday, June 12.
Read MoreGood Shepherd receives surprise $30K grantBerryville school nurses stay busy
Four nurses in the Berryville School District had more than 23,000 visits from students and staff during the 2024-2025 school year, a number that superintendent Owen Powell called “eye opening.”
Read MoreBerryville school nurses stay busyQuorum Court OKs tax rebates for Messer
The Carroll County Quorum Court approved a resolution at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, to allow Messer LLC to participate in the Tax Back program, part of an investment incentive package offered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to help attract new businesses to the state.
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Louise Ryland Pistole Spurlin
Louise Ryland Pistole Spurlin, a longtime resident of Berryville, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2025, at the age of 87, in Berryville, Arkansas. Born on May 6, 1938, in Crossett, Arkansas, to the late Vaughn and Lois (McCain) Pistole, Louise’s life was a testament to the power of love, education, and the simple pleasures of life.
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Emma Joyce Cash
Emma Joyce Cash a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born June 10, 1933, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a daughter of Ernest Allen and Georgia Emma (Boyd) Cash. Emma was escorted through the Golden Gates of Heaven on June 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
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Tommy Kay Snow
Tommy Kay Snow departed this life June 16, 2025, in his home. He was 73 years old when he left this world to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born February 8, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas, to John Rayburn Snow and Essie Elizabeth (Bailey) Snow. He was blessed with 10 siblings whom he loved dearly.
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