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Arkansas Beverage Control agents have placed Rockin' Pig Saloon in Eureka Springs under review after the restaurant failed to follow Gov. Asa Hutchinson's safety requirements for dine-in restaurants, according to Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration spokesman Scott Hardin.

Five incumbent members of the Eureka Springs City Council have officially filed for re-election.

Aug. 3 5:40 p.m. — An officer responded to a referenced suspicious vehicle. 7:49 p.m. — An officer responded to reported suspicious activity but all was fine. 8:04 p.m. — An officer responded to a possible reckless driver. 10:55 p.m. — A subject was arrested on a felony warrant for robbery and aggravated assault...

The Eureka Springs School Board approved the Ready For Learning plan, which will be posted on the school's website once it is approved by the state, at its meeting Monday, Aug. 10.

Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt and the Eureka Springs School Board are this week's Citizens of the Week. On Monday night, the board approved Pruitt's suggestion to pay for lunch for all instructional staff for the 2020-21 school year since teachers will be giving up their lunch break to ensure safety of the students...

The Eureka Springs City Council should be looking at an updated employee handbook by the end of the year, Mayor Butch Berry said on Monday night.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that 383 Arkansas residents had tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours — the state’s lowest daily count of new cases in more than a month — but 20 of those were in Carroll County.

A Eureka Springs resident who was arrested earlier this year and accused of filing a false police report will not face prosecution, at least for the time being.

A total of 29 people were arrested on federal and state as part of a three-day operation aimed at disrupting a major drug trafficking ring in Northwest Arkansas last week, and Carroll County was front and center.

This week's Good Shepherd Humane Society Pet of the Week is Baby Girl. Baby Girl is a senior chihuahua that came to Good Shepherd after her owner died. She must have been well-loved because she has packed on a few extra pounds. Baby Girl's snaggletooth smile will melt your heart in an instant. ...

The Academy of Excellence has been accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (ANSAA).

Your article about some JPs refusing to perfrom gay marriages shows a misuse of their offices. Gay men and lesbians struggled for many years to get our full human rights. Those JPs ought to resign and get a job with the KKK! — Trella Laughlin To whom it may concern:...

This is a big week in the Jones-Keas household. After six years of living in a two-bedroom apartment, more than a month of working with a realtor and four long days of sorting, moving and cleaning, Gideon and I have moved into our first home together. Would you all collectively pinch me? It still doesn't feel real!...

The Eureka Springs Parks Commission is working to clean up its accounting process.

July 28 10:19 a.m. — An officer went to take a criminal mischief report. 1:47 p.m. — A person turned himself in on a warrant. 3:53 p.m. — An officer responded to a possible intoxicated driver but was unable to locate the vehicle. 4:03 p.m. — An officer made a report on a theft of property...

An employee of Mercy hospital in Berryville has died of COVID-19, a source confirmed Monday.

James DeVito, who holds Position 1 on the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission, is determined to stay on the commission despite not having a business license for much of 2020.

If voters in Holiday Island approve a bid to incorporate the suburban improvement district as a town in the November general election, there won’t be a shortage of candidates for elected positions. A total of seven Holiday Island residents had filed to seek office and had their petitions certified by the Carroll County Clerk’s Office as of Friday, July 31, according to county election coordinator Sherry Cochrane...

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission continues to work on a plan to streamline shuttle services for the downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

The Carroll County Quorum Court moved through its agenda items at a brisk pace during its July meeting on Friday before a controversial topic arose.

L-Theanine is an amino acid that I have written about from time to time. I liked it then; I like it even more now.  You see, new science was published just last month that clearly shows two new benefits for this amazingly affordable and safe supplement.  But first a short review!...

This week's Pet of the Week is Joe! Joe is a playful black kitty with just a little white patch on his chest. He has come a long way from when he was found on the side of the road. Today, he hangs out in the Bates Cat House where he plays with other kitties and toys. Come by and meet this playful furball of love! Joe and any of the many other kittens in the Bates House can be visited daily from noon to 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center. ...

Danny Spain is this week's Citizen of the Week. Spain was nominated by Cody Cole, who thanked Spain for sweeping cut grass off a road highly trafficked by motorcyclists. Cut grass can pose a danger to motorcyclists, Cole said. "Danny took time out of his day and went out with a very small broom to clean the mess, potentially saving lives," Cole said. ...

Olga Marie Jensen, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born on December 27, 1943 in the Czech Republic. The daughter of Guenter and Katheryn (Cleghorn) Čenĕk. Olga passed away in Bentonville, Arkansas on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the age of 76...

Eureka Springs voters will decide the fate of the city's proposed permanent entertainment district in November.

July 20 10:44 a.m. — A subject was arrested on a warrant. 2:05 p.m. — An officer responded to a report on identity theft. 6:20 p.m. — An officer responded to a reported domestic disturbance but it was verbal only. The parties were separated for the night...

More than 40,000 Arkansas residents have now tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is considering a plan to streamline shuttle services for the downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

The Carroll County Health Unit will hold a COVID-19 testing event from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at the Berryville Community Center.

It's raining kittens at Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Boudreaux! He’s a very playful, fun-loving dog. This baby has star quality and even though he's full grown, he's all puppy at heart. Don't let his size fool you — he's all play and cuddles and loves to have his belly scratched. ...

All the locals who have helped with First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs' Answering the Call program are this week's Citizens of the Week. Through the program, any child 18 or under in Western Carroll County can receive free summer meals. To register for meals for your child, call Martie at 479-253-8987 or email esfumc@sbcglobal.net...

Lorene Long celebrated her 99th birthday with her family on Saturday, July 11.

The Carroll County Fair Board announced Friday that several events will be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “After extensive planning, consultation and due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Carroll County Fair Carnival, Truck Pull, Parade, Rodeo, Pageant, Family Fun Night, Educational Dept and Commercial Building events have been canceled,” said a post on the Facebook page for Carroll County Fairgrounds and Indoor Arena. ...

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order Thursday, July 16, mandating the use of face coverings in public.

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Arkansas residents continued to rise sharply Tuesday, as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that 728 new cases were confirmed in the previous 24 hours.

The Eureka Springs Historical Museum board of directors announced on Tuesday that the annual membership meeting scheduled for August will be postponed until a later date because of COVID-19 restrictions. The meeting will be rescheduled as soon as it's possible to meet safely. The museum encourages everyone to continue to show support by renewing their membership or making a donation. For more information, visit www.EurekaSpringsHistoricalMuseum.org...

Under the guidance of Alliance Management Group, Eureka Springs Hospital is cleaning up its accounting processes.

The Eureka Springs School District has closed its high school athletic facilities for two weeks after students came in contact with another student who tested positive for COVID-19.

This week’s Pets of the Week are the “Kittens of the Bates House!” These adorable babies Morgana, Guinevere and Arthur love the Bates Cat House but they are ready to move on to a great home! They are adorable and fun loving, playful little kittens that are just rip roaring and ready to go to a new wonderful forever home. ...

June Hegedus and June Owen are this week's Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Penny Sullivan, who thanked them for being the biggest supporters of parades and events with their "exquisite handmade costumes and joie de vivre." "Sidelined by COVID, June Hegedus ordered 100 Eureka Loves You masks and has been handing them out to maskless strangers downtown," Sullivan said. ...

The city of Eureka Springs won’t have any events, parades or festivals until the beginning of 2021.

The Eureka Springs School Board accepted the resignation of board member Travis Holloway at its meeting Monday, July 13, and will appoint his replacement at the next meeting.

A group of Carroll County nonprofits have stepped up with $112,176 in funding to help Eureka Springs High School meet the challenge of in-class and at-home learning this fall. Two grants will give the school two distance-learning classrooms and 32 desktop computers to assist in distance learning...

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas continues to increase rapidly, along with the number of Arkansans hospitalized with the virus.

Arkansas schools will now begin in-person, blended and virtual school on Aug. 24 rather than Aug. 13.

Everyone on the maintenance and custodian crew at Eureka Springs High School are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Superintendent Bryan Pruitt, who said they worked hard all spring and summer to keep the school clean and ready for students. “This is the crew giving up their Saturday for senior graduation,” Pruitt said. “They never say, ‘This is not my job.’ Their answer is always, ‘What is best for our students?’ ”...

This week's Pet of the Week is Zorro. Zorro is a playful, fun cat who needs a forever home. He is currently in a foster home and would love to go from couch to couch without having to stop at the shelter! He will give you all the love and attention you could want. ...

July 6 1:38 a.m.  – An officer spoke to someone about suspicious circumstances. 2:33 a.m.  – A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant. 1:07 p.m.  – An officer responded to a reported parking issue, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. 10:24 p.m.  – Officers responded to reported fireworks...

First Baptist Penn Memorial at Spring and Mountain streets invites everyone to join them at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 19, as Camp Harvest from Witter, Arkansas, will be leading praise and worship.