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Visitors to Eureka Springs have a new way to learn about the city’s public art and natural springs. And all that is needed is a smart phone.

Two more Carroll County residents have died from complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the past week, bringing the local death toll associated with the novel coronavirus to 104. The two additional deaths were the first reported in Carroll County since April 11 and the second-highest weekly death toll since March 21.

A vigil in memory of 2022 Berryville High School graduate Matthew Hausman was held Friday, May 20, in front of the school. Hausman, 18, was killed in a one-vehicle accident May 15 on Carroll County Road 601 — just hours after his high school graduation.

Carroll County Solid Waste Authority customers in Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest will soon see slight increases in their bills, thanks to rising fuel prices. Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney, who also serves as chairman of the Solid Waste Authority board, delivered the news to the city council during its regular meeting on May 17.

State Sen. Bob Ballinger’s bill for advertising in the program for Green Forest’s annual Agriculture Appreciation Days has been paid, a source said late last week. Two separate sources, each of whom asked not to be

Valedictorian Debora Reyes speaks at Green Forest High School’s 2022 graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 13, at Tiger Stadium. See more photos online at www.CarrollCoNews.com. David Bell / Carroll County News

Active cases of COVID-19 in Carroll County rose slightly over the past week, with 19 cases reported Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health. Statewide, the active case total showed a more than 25 percent increase for the second consecutive week, rising to 2,581 — the fourth consecutive week of rising numbers.

The Berryville High School Encore choir is officially New York-bound. Director Benjamin Winn announced last week that the group has officially met its goal of raising $90,000 to fund its trip to New York for a performance June 26 at Carnegie Hall.