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Closed for repairs: Beaver Bridge maintenance project underway (9/16/21)The Beaver Bridge, unofficially known as the Little Golden Gate Bridge, is closed for major improvements to the deck and railing. Steve Lawrence, District 9 engineer for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said heavy bridge crews from Little Rock are working to replace the timber deck and railing on the bridge... -
CAPC bumps intern, fills finance spot (9/16/21)Molly Horton is now the Auditorium operations manager and marketing director for the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. The commission voted on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to promote Horton to the position. Horton was hired as an intern in July. Tourism director Madison Dawson recommended that the commission promote Horton during its regular workshop, saying Horton would split her duties between the Auditorium and marketing... -
Three more virus deaths reported in county (9/16/21)A total of 228 Arkansans — including three more in Carroll County — have died from complications attributed to the COVID-19 virus since last week, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,298 on Tuesday. In Carroll County, 64 people have died because of the novel coronavirus, an increase of 17 deaths since late July... -
Council talks ban on nightly residential rentals (9/16/21)The Eureka Springs City Council is moving forward with a proposed ordinance banning tourist lodging in residential properties, despite two council members’ request for more information. City planner Kylee Hevrdejs presented the proposed ordinance Monday night, saying the planning commission worked with residents on the document. ... -
Parks panel OKs forestry grant application (9/16/21)The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is getting a little help with ongoing projects. At a special called meeting Tuesday, Sept. 7, the commission heard from interim director Scott Miskiel about the Arkansas Forestry Commission’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. The project totals $21,887.50, Miskiel said, and the grant requires a 50 percent match. That means the commission will spend $10,950, Miskiel said, and the state will cover the remaining $10,937.50... -
Eureka Springs school board OKs proposal to donate community center site (9/16/21)The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday night to finalize the donation of the old high school building to the Eureka Springs Community Center. The board voted Aug. 9 to donate the facility to the community center. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the board still needed to approve the proposal to finalize the donation. The school district’s attorney drew up an amended proposal, Pruitt said, and the board agreed to approve it. All that’s left, Pruitt said, is signing the final paperwork... -
Motorcycle rider dies in accident (9/16/21)An Avoca man was killed early Sunday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle on U.S. Highway 62 west of Eureka Springs. Wesley L. Matthews, 51, was riding a 2005 Victory Vegas eastbound east of the Benton County Line at 3:37 a.m. when he lost control and went off the south side of the highway, according to an Arkansas State Police report written by Trooper Jacob Graham. Matthews was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in a ravine south of the highway... -
Citizen of the Week (9/16/21)Terry Hankins is this week’s Citizen of the Week. -
Pet of the Week: Maggie (9/16/21)This week's pet of the week is Maggie. -
25 years of service: Bushays close Holiday Island dental practice (9/9/21)Dr. Terry Bushay has the gift of gab. Sitting in an oversized red chair in his Holiday Island office — featuring a lobby decked out in Arkansas Razorbacks memorabilia, fresh flowers and other touches of home — he proves he’s as self-aware as he is talkative... -
Virus claims 3 more local lives: County deaths reach 61 as surge continues (9/9/21)The number of deaths attributed to complications from COVID-19 in Arkansas is approaching 7,060, including three additional deaths in Carroll County since last week, bringing the total number of county residents who have died because of the novel coronavirus to 61, an increase of 14 deaths since late July... -
Remembering 9-11 (9/9/21)Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, will be the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the United States, when four passenger airplanes were hijacked in a coordinated campaign of terror. The Carroll County News spoke with several local officials and other residents about their memories of that horrific day in American history... -
Citizen of the Week (9/9/21)Steve Beacham is this week’s Citizen of the Week. -
One person dead after reported break-in, fire (9/9/21)One body was recovered Monday after a fire at a house where police were responding to a reported break-in, Berryville police chief Robert Bartos said Tuesday afternoon. Bartos said Berryville officers were dispatched after a woman called police and reported a break-in in progress and that the suspect was armed with a handgun. The woman ran to a neighbor’s house and called police, Bartos said... -
Parking lot fundraiser (9/9/21)Eureka Springs High School senior DouaChee Lee volunteers her time during the senior class fundraiser in the CS Bank parking lot in downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday, Sept. 4. -
Pet cougar relocated to Turpentine Creek (9/9/21)The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York City Police Department and the Bronx Zoo collaborated in late August to remove an 11-month-old, approximately 80-pound female cougar from a New York City home... -
Walden to celebrate 100th birthday (9/9/21)After 100 years, Carroll County resident Mabel Walden is still going strong. “She’s doing pretty good for 100,” said daughter Juathina Claspill. “She’s going to outlive us all.” Mabel’s family will host a birthday party for family and friends from 2 p.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by email at juathinac@gmail.com... -
Pet of the Week: Pokie (9/9/21)This week’s Pet of the week is Pokie. -
‘Adjusting accordingly’: Nonprofits adapt to pandemic protocol (9/2/21)EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fourth of a four-part series on the effects in Eureka Springs of the ongoing COVID-19 surge. In June, Eureka Springs School of the Arts was painting a pretty picture of the future. The school held its first in-person workshop since February 2020, after more than a year of virtual workshops and fundraisers. Executive director Kelly McDonough remembered how excited everyone was for the much-needed camaraderie... -
Council, CAPC fund $1M building projects (9/2/21)1In February during a tour of the maintenance building, Mayor Butch Berry mentioned his desire for a new structure to house public works equipment. The Eureka Springs City Council voted at a special called meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 25, to see Berry’s vision through, agreeing to move forward with Nabholz Construction on a new maintenance building and renovations at the Auditorium — a bundled project totaling more than $1 million...
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Two more Carroll County residents dead (9/2/21)Two more deaths attributed to complications from COVID-19 have been reported in Carroll County since last week, bringing the total number of county residents who have died because of the novel coronavirus to 58. According to data from the Arkansas Health Department on Monday, the state saw an increase of 14,127 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Aug. ... -
City, county officials at odds over courthouse lease (9/2/21)EDITOR’S NOTE: Quotations from emails included in this report have not been edited for spelling, grammar or punctuation. The City of Eureka Springs’ arrangement for leasing office space in the Carroll County Western District Courthouse has been a source of disagreement recently between city and county officials... -
Citizen of the Week (9/2/21)Lulu Arnold is this week’s Citizen of the Week. -
Antique Auto Festival adds new wrinkles (9/2/21)Classic car enthusiasts can look forward to busy few days in Carroll County next week and some new events in new places. The 50th annual Antique Autos in the Ozarks festival, organized by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, begins Thursday, Sept. 9, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 12. This year, the four-day event will feature several familiar activities and chances for participants to show off their antique cars even without the usual car show that headlined the event in the past... -
Pet of the Week: Lily (9/2/21)This week’s Pet of the Week is Lily. -
‘You wonder what’s next’: Tourism leaders reflect on shortages, safety protocols (8/26/21)2EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series on the effects in Eureka Springs of the ongoing COVID-19 surge. Kenn Woodard opened Wild Boar Axe House this past May, hoping to give Eureka Springs residents something to do on their day off. By August, the axe-throwing attraction was forced to shut down for 10 days. That’s because someone who visited the facility tested positive for COVID-19, Woodard said... -
Area superintendents report school year off to good start (8/26/21)School is back in session across Carroll County, and despite a few hiccups, local administrators say things are going well — so far. “We’re off to a good start,” said Berryville superintendent Owen Powell. “We’re back, we’re playing sports and the kids seem excited to be back in school.”... -
222 active cases in county: Virus claims 4 more as state death toll tops 6,700 (8/26/21)Four more deaths attributed to complications from COVID-19 have been reported in Carroll County since last week, bringing the total number of county residents who have died because of the novel coronavirus to 56. According to data from the Arkansas Health Department on Tuesday, the state saw an increase of 15,579 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Aug. ... -
Council moves forward with lease on Kingshighway (8/26/21)The Eureka Springs City Council approved a 25-year lease at 4 Kingshighway on Monday night. Mayor Butch Berry said the city received a request for a new lease at the property, because the property owners are selling it. City clerk Ann Armstrong said Ordinance 1457 establishes a 25-year lease at the property. Because the property is selling, Armstrong said, a new ordinance is necessary. Armstrong said she considered vacating the property but that would be a longer, more complex process...
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Parker appeals ruling in CAPC lawsuit to state Supreme Court (8/26/21)The attorney representing a group of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against several members of the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission as well as Mayor Butch Berry and other defendants is appealing a circuit court ruling regarding the appointments of three commissioners...
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Citizens of the Week (8/26/21)The volunteers with People Helping People are this week’s Citizens of the Week. -
Pets of the Week: Yin and Yang (8/26/21)This week our Pets of the Week are Yin and Yang. -
Census shows county’s population up 3 percent (8/26/21)Carroll County’s population grew by 3 percent from 2010 to 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Data released by the bureau last week show that the county’s population increased from 27,447 residents in 2010 to 28,260 in 2020. “That’s pretty good,” said Carroll County Judge Sam Barr, who said Friday that he had not seen the census data before speaking with a reporter... -
‘An extra layer of protection’: New school year begins with mask mandate, vaccine clinic (8/19/21)The Eureka Springs School District was one of the first schools in Arkansas to approve a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year, and Superintendent Bryan Pruitt stands behind that decision despite the criticism he’s heard locally, regionally and statewide. -
Judge won’t reconsider ruling on CAPC appointments (8/19/21)Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson will not reconsider his recent decision regarding the makeup of the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Jackson ruled at the conclusion of a June 25 hearing that the appointments of Melissa Greene, Harry Meyer and Carol Wright were legal. ...
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Virus continues toll across state: County’s 213 active cases new high for 2021 (8/19/21)New cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the state as many schools open their doors for the new school year. According to data from the Arkansas Health Department on Tuesday, the state saw an increase of 44,605 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Aug. 10, bringing the total to 420,663 cases. That number includes 389,990 cases described as “recoveries,” along with 6,498 deaths, an increase of 176 deaths attributed to the virus in seven days...
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Firefighters contain 50-acre wildfire near Highway 187 (8/19/21)With help from other agencies, the Inspiration Point Fire Department extinguished and contained a wildfire just off Highway 187 on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Inspiration Point fire chief Austin Kennedy said the crew received notification of the fire at 4 p.m. and responded with two brush trucks and a tanker truck. While the firefighters stopped the blaze from encroaching on a nearby residence, Kennedy said, the fire began moving rapidly toward Ward Road. That’s when he called for backup, Kennedy said... -
Pet of the Week (8/19/21)Pokie is this week’s Pet of the Week. -
Citizens of the Week (8/19/21)The Carroll County Master Gardeners are this week’s Citizens of the Week. -
Hospital to receive Medicare reimbursement (8/19/21)Eureka Springs Hospital will receive $690,000 from last year’s Medicare reimbursement, chief financial officer Bill Couch reported Monday night. Couch told the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission that he recently filed the hospital’s Medicare cost report for 2020 and expects the reimbursement to come through as soon as the report is accepted. That shouldn’t take more than two months, Couch said. Couch estimated that the hospital has $400,000 in reimbursements from Medicare so far in 2021...
