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The incoming executive director of Eureka Springs’ City Advertising and Promotion Commission acknowledged Thursday that she has filed for personal bankruptcy protection twice, but said it shouldn’t be a factor in her job performance.

Jessica Fitzpatrick is adding a new title to her education resume. Fitzpatrick recently was named the new head of school at Clear Spring School, where she taught from 1999 to 2010. She said she worked her way through all the grades and was at the school when the high school program began. While teaching at Clear Spring, Fitzpatrick said, she earned her master's degree in progressive education.

The Eureka Springs City Council is learning what it takes to create an entertainment district. On Monday night, the council considered a proposed ordinance that would establish the standards to create permanent and temporary entertainment districts. The proposed ordinance defines an entertainment district as an area containing bars, restaurants and entertainment where individuals may consume alcohol.

The relationship between the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission and Allegiance Health Management could be coming to an end. On Monday night, chairman John House updated the commission on the situation with Allegiance. House said he had a conversation with attorneys Meagan Hargraves and John Brown on Aug. 15, saying they addressed a letter recently sent to Allegiance notifying the company about the need for repairs at the hospital that were determined by two independent inspections.

Aug. 5 12:59 p.m. - A caller reported a gunshot near Pine Street and an officer found two construction crews were making loud noises in the area. No report was needed. 2:57 p.m. - A caller asked for an officer to make bikers move their bikes and said they were hanging out in the street. An officer responded and found no bikes where they shouldn't be...

It's been two months since the red carpet premiere of Hollywood.con was held at The Auditorium and filmmaker Mika Boorem is itching to get back to Arkansas.

Aug. 12 11 a.m. - An officer filed a report after an employer expressed concern about the welfare of an employee. 5:11 p.m. - An officer talked to a caller who wasn't sure if they needed to file a report. 5:17 p.m. - A security officer asked officers to check for a suspected homeless person and do extra patrol to keep an eye on the business...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is ready to welcome new director Lacey Ekberg. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the commission voted to add Ekberg to the list of authorized check signers. Finance director Rick Bright said the commission needed authorize Ekberg to sign checks, saying commissioners Susan Harman and Terry McClung are already authorized to do so.

Eureka Springs School District is getting ready to take on multiple construction projects. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs School Board voted to authorize Superintendent Bryan Pruitt to seek bids to hire a construction manager for upcoming building projects. The first major project, Pruitt said, is a renovation of the soccer and track field behind the elementary school. Pruitt said the track will be leveled up and the shot put and discus competition space will be moved from the middle of the field to to the side of the track.

Carroll County justices of the peace expressed empathy with a resident who addressed them Monday night about a neighbor who she says keeps more 40 dogs on an adjacent property, and several agreed that the county needs some sort of animal control law, but they ultimately voted down a proposed ordinance on the subject.

The Eureka Springs City Council is learning what it takes to create an entertainment district. On Monday night, the council considered a proposed ordinance that would establish the standards to create permanent and temporary entertainment districts. The proposed ordinance defines an entertainment district as an area containing bars, restaurants and entertainment where individuals may consume alcohol.