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A year ago, school districts across the nation struggled to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of a worldwide pandemic . The 2021-2022 school year presented a more usual atmosphere as students were able to return to in-person learning, providing some relief for students, parents and teachers alike, and closed out a successful year for the Class of 2022.

Active cases of COVID-19 in Carroll County dropped slightly over the past week, with 13 cases reported Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health. Statewide, the active case total showed a nearly 25 percent increase, rising to 2,057 — the third consecutive week of rising numbers.

The Berryville City Council on May 3 voted to approve a resolution appropriating more than $1 million of the funds the city received under the American Rescue Plan to offset personnel expenses for the city’s police and fire department personnel.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Cowboy. Cowboy is a black-and-white mixed bundle of intelligence, love and energy. He is a young dog looking for a purpose and a family. Are you ready to give him both? Cowboy has been very quick to learn training prompts and enjoys bringing smiles to people’s faces. He would love a place to run around. You can meet Cowboy at the Good Shepherd Humane Adoption Center on Highway 62. The center is open every day from noon until 5 p.m. Submitted photo