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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

Robert Kennedy, the candidate for Carroll County sheriff who was arrested last week on multiple felony charges, was released from jail Sunday night after posting bond. Kennedy was released from the Carroll County Detention Center in Berryville around 8 p.m.