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Traffic accident injures one, knocks out power

One person was injured Tuesday morning and several local businesses lost power when a small truck overturned and snapped an electric pole on Highway 62 near Thurman's Lodge, backing up traffic for several hours. Eureka... >>
Flora Roja offers affordable acupuncture

By Diane Newcomb

Who doesn't like a good nap? And when that nap is taken in a familiar atmosphere that's warm and comfortable, even better. As in our childhoods, when we knew we were safe, cared for, and there was nothing to do but relax and... >>
Roy Bean's staff earns international awards

By Alana Cook, Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The staff at Judge Roy Bean's Old Time Photos & Weddings received 16 ribbons for their work at this year's Antique and Amusement Photographers International photo contest in Las Vegas Jan. 29. Charless Kellee, a four-year... >>
Accident on Hwy 62

Feb 24, 2015 9:00 a.m There is a one vehicle accident on Hwy 62 behind Thurman's Lodge. The driver apparently lost control of his vehicle and went over the bridge, taking out a electrical pole. Traffic is backed up, take a... >>
Happy Birthday to Rotary International

Mayor, Robert "Butch" Berry delivered a proclamation to the Eureka Springs Rotary Club that Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 is Rotary Day in Eureka Springs. Rotary International is 110 years old today. The first rotary club was... >>
D.A.R. names Good Citizens

By Jennifer Jackson

Three high school seniors were named Good Citizens of the Year by the Abendschone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Feb. 12. They are Brian Maldonado of Berryville High School, Taylor Little of Eureka... >>
Proposal for Highlanders Center is now on paper

By David Frank Dempsey

Two years ago a meeting was held to discuss what to do with the old Eureka Springs High School. Basically, no one wanted to touch it. The original 1950s-era building with its once beautiful but now painted-over glass blocks,... >>
'Love Letters' debuts this weekend on Main Stage

By Alana Cook, Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Some of the greatest love stories have been told through letters. Scott and Zelda, Johnny and June, Peter Abelard and Heloise -- all mastered the art of writing love letters without ever needing a computer or cell phone. For... >>
ESHS Drama Troupe to perform dinner theater comedy

By Alana Cook

The Eureka Springs High School Drama Troupe, ES Tableaux, will hold a dinner theater performance of "Check, Please," a comedic skit about the perils of teenage dating, at 6 p.m. Friday at the high school auditorium. The... >>
Ates gets chance as interim fire chief

By Alana Cook, Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Randy Ates, public information officer for the Eureka Springs Fire & EMS Department, is Eureka's new interim fire chief. Billy Summers held the position for the last two months. Mayor Butch Berry said because both are highly... >>

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Pet of the Week
02/25/15
This large, handsome, 1-year-old brindle boxer/catahoula leopard dog is "Spencer" (No. 182). Spencer is super friendly to people, energetic, smart and very trainable. He loves the girls and would be a great family pet. Spencer has all his shots, is neutered and is waiting and wanting to be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. ...

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Board fires Bishop as Chamber president (03/04/15)
Mike Bishop was terminated as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce on Monday, and sources confirmed that the firing was related to last week's release of a Chamber position statement regarding the city's new anti-discrimination law...

Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon calls for National Day of Prayer volunteers (02/25/15)
The Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon committee recently elected officers for this year. These officers are a small representation of different churches working together to coordinate the Sixth Annual National Day of Prayer event May 3-7 on the square in Green Forest...

Writers' colony to host storytelling retreat (02/25/15)
Actress, teacher and writer Elaine Blanchard will lead a three-day storytelling retreat at the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow on March 6-8. The retreat begins at 6 p.m. Friday, March 6,with an introduction and getting acquainted with the storytelling group. ...

Eureka Springs' first 10X10 play festival accepting entries (02/25/15)
Joe Watts, artistic director of the OZ-arks Drama Club, a new theatre company in Eureka Springs, is calling for submissions to its first 10 X 10 play festival, which will be held in Eureka Springs. The festival is a series of 10 10-minute plays and writers from Eureka Springs and cities within a 50-mile radius of Eureka including Fayetteville, Rogers and Bentonville are encouraged to enter...

Cast and crew sign-up for The Great Passion Play to be held March 8 (02/25/15)
Cast and crew registration for the 2015 season of The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, will be held Sunday, March 8, on the grounds of The Great Passion Play. Those interested in being a member of this year's cast may apply between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m...

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Citizen of the Week
02/25/15
Tony Popovac is this week's Citizen of the Week. Popovac, who was nominated by Dan Ellis, successfully produced the two Mardi Gras parades and previous St. Patrick's Day parades. Popovac tended to the difficult task of scheduling people and floats for the parades, ensuring their safety and making sure they had enough Mardi Gras beads...