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Carroll County Judge Sam Barr has ordered county departments to reduce the number of employees on duty amidst concerns over COVID-19.

Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry urged Gov. Asa Hutchinson to take more severe steps to reduce and slow the spread of COVID-19 in a letter to the community on Monday, March 23.

A body was found at Lake Leatherwood City Park on Saturday, March 21. According to a press release from the Eureka Springs Police Department, officers located a male body partially submerged in the lake. Because of the location of the individual, the release says, the Mennonite Search and Rescue Team responded with their air boat to assist in the recovery. ...

March 16 11:14 a.m. — Officers filed a report on a disturbance. March 17 9:40 a.m. — A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 2:13 p.m. — Officers responded in reference to an injured deer. 3:33 p.m. — Officers responded to a referenced animal problem...

Two Arkansas residents have died from COVID-19 and the state now has more than 200 confirmed cases, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.

Lovely County Citizen The city of Eureka Springs canceled a city council budget workshop and regular council meeting that had been scheduled for Monday, March 23. According to an agenda sent on March 17, the council planned to address a transit resolution for the Title VI program and discuss the city employee handbook and all commission meetings and workshops at the Auditorium...

Arkansas public schools are closed through April 17, and seniors who are in good standing at the end of the third quarter are now eligible to graduate, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Although many people are staying indoors, nonprofits and food banks in Eureka Springs are still functioning to some degree.

This week’s pet of the week is our very own Cheshire Cat, Chel. Much like her famous, round-faced doppelganger, Chel enjoys lounging around and looking at you with her slightly mischievous, all-knowing eyes. She is a 4 year-old spayed, laid back cat looking for a nice warm spot to curl up in. ...

Tracy Mayo and Rochelle Bales are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Emily Foster, who thanked them for providing breakfast and lunch for children who otherwise would not have had access to nutritional food because of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry has assembled a community preparedness and response team for COVID-19.

Lovely County Citizen Several government offices and businesses in Carroll County have closed and events have been canceled in response to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Carroll County News staff compiled a list of all the closures, cancelations and changes that have been reported over the past few days...

March 10 12:40 a.m. — Officers responded to an alarm. 4:40 a.m. — An officer responded to a welfare concern. 4:46 a.m. — An officer responded to referenced suspicious circumstances. 10:18 a.m. — A report was taken on a vandalism. 1:03 p.m. — A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on traffic violations...

Eureka Springs Hospital has a preparedness plan in place for dealing with the spread of COVID-19.

The Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic at 146 Passion Play Road is offering drive-thru screening for coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a press release, the screening will be available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. As patients enter the parking lot, the release says, they will be screened for symptoms of coronavirus. Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough and shortness of breath...

The Eureka Springs School District has closed until further notice to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. On Sunday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson ordered all Arkansas public schools to close starting Tuesday to give teachers and students a day to prepare for the change. He also recently added an additional five Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) packets that the schools may use...

With the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 on the rise worldwide, it is important for Carroll County residents to include their pets in preparedness plans. Good Shepherd Humane Society joins the Humane Society of the United States and the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in suggesting community members create a preparedness plan that includes their pets in the event that Carroll County is impacted by the virus that causes COVID-19. ...

The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission will hold a clean-up day for dirty stones on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.

Carroll County Judge Sam Barr asked for more information Tuesday about a proposal to let voters decide whether to incorporate the Holiday Island community.

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission spent much of its March 11 workshop discussing staff, including the director position and a proposed Auditorium manager position.

The Carroll County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council is opening nominations for the second annual Carroll County Volunteer of the Year award. Because of their work with the Community Foundation, YAC students have visited several local nonprofits and met the volunteers that help keep them run smoothly and effectively. The students hope to celebrate the people that give of their time and talents to help others, and encourage more to consider giving back...

Editor's Note: The Lovely County Citizen is proud to spotlight one of Eureka's special customer service employees every week. This week's spotlight is sponsored by Harts Family Center and written by Que Thomas. Betty Flowers is self-employed as a master seamstress in Eureka Springs where she has had her own business for two years...

The Eureka Springs High School FBLA Club has new officers for the 2019-20 school year. The new officers are president Jacob Eastburn, treasurer Matthew Lester, secretary Celia Stodden and reporter Camden Boardman. "FBLA has taught me new skills. I have recently just started learning HTML and CSS for web development," Eastburn said. "New skills and real experience are preparing me for the future."...

No one wants to be stuck at home with a grouch! That’s why you should invite happy boy Spence into your life. Spence is always wearing a smile! His adorable underbite is backed up by a super sweet personality. Spence loves to hang out with humans and is happy walking or just relaxing. ...

Jennifer Hatch is this week's Citizen of the Week. Hatch has donated her time to help Eureka Springs Elementary School students practice songs for Frozen KIDS. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Five Eureka Springs High School seniors played their final game for the Lady Highlanders on Wednesday, March 4, in the first round of the Class 2A State Tournament at Quitman High School.

March 2 4:36 a.m. - An officer responded to a reported suspicious vehicle. 9:33 a.m. - An officer responded to a call about a truck blocking the road to tell the driver to move it. 9:38 a.m. - Officers responded to a referenced traffic hazard, but determined there was no hazard...

An Oklahoma murder suspect was arrested Monday in Eureka Springs.

Longtime Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission chairman Bill Featherstone has resigned from the commission.

The Eureka Springs City Council needs a little more time to think about some proposed changes to the tree preservation ordinance.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Department is the subject of an open criminal investigation, the Arkansas State Police confirmed last week.

Eureka Springs Hospital has been under the city's ownership for more than a month now and there have been many developments in that time.

The Eureka Springs Singing Scotties will perform Frozen KIDS at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Eureka Springs High School Auditorium.

The Eureka Springs School District has parent-teacher conferences coming up for all three schools Friday, March 20, the day that kicks off spring break for students.

Editor's Note: The Lovely County Citizen is proud to spotlight one of Eureka's special customer service employees every week. This week's spotlight is sponsored by Cravings by Rochelle Bakery in Eureka Springs and written by Que Thomas. Mandy Sears serves as a sales associate at ECHO Thrift Store in Eureka Springs, where she has been employed for one year. ...

Congressman Steve Womack will make a presentation at the regular weekly meeting of the Holiday Island Rotary Club at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, at 4 Park Drive in Holiday Island. Scholarship recipient Kaden Eckman will also be in attendance. The public is invited...

The 6th annual Carroll County FFA Roughstock Challenge will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. There will be bareback riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing and bull riding. The event benefits Alpena FFA, Green Forest FFA, Berryville FFA and Eureka Springs FFA. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children under 5...

This week's Pet of the Week is the one and only Tommy Boy! Tommy Boy is the sweetest, wiggly butted guy you’ll ever meet. He came to us from Green Forest but will be happy to live anywhere. Tommy Boy is smart and eager to please. He would be great dog for a young family or energetic single. ...

The Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders are this week's Citizens of the Week. The team finished 18-15 this season and advanced to the state tournament for the first time in 11 years. Coach Ryan Sanchez said he is proud of the team. "It's all a testament to their character," Sanchez said...

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission approved the medical staff bylaws at a special meeting on Thursday, March 5.

Five Eureka Springs High School seniors played their final game for the Lady Highlanders on Wednesday in the first round of the Class 2A State Tournament at Quitman High School.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is currently being investigated by the Arkansas State Police and by a special prosecutor in separate cases.

Feb. 24 12:45 p.m. - An officer responded to do a report of a violation of a no contact order. 1:49 p.m. - A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 3:37 p.m. - An officer responded to a call of a protection order violation but was unable to locate anyone in the area, and took a report...

Representatives from Paradise Advertising & Marketing presented an overview of the company’s Eureka Springs marketing campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Clear Spring School is a big believer in learning by doing, and that's exactly what happens every day at the new Phyllis Poe Hands-on Learning Center.

Good Shepherd Humane Society is full of joy and its animals are just plain full after Merrick Pet Care donated 19,000 combined pounds of dog and cat food to the shelter.

Gina Rambo, newly appointed interim director of the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission, will be paid an additional $10 an hour for her additional duties.

After years under Bill Featherstone's leadership, the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission has a new chair.

Eureka Springs High School Boys Coach Brian Rambo, left, and Girls Coach Ryan Sanchez are this week's Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Rachal Hyatt for recently organizing the regional basketball tournament in Eureka Springs, bringing in 16 teams to play at the school. The tournament brought a ton of business to town. "Their dedication to the school and community is appreciated!" Hyatt said...

Tsarina Cleo can trace her linage back to Egyptian Queens and Russian Royalty. (Well, that’s what she says anyway.) This confident, beautiful lady rules every room she enters. Are you ready to be her courtesan? Come visit her throne in the Bates Cat House and if she approves, your house will become her palace. However, just because you get Cleo doesn’t mean you’ll get the crown jewels. ...