ESI Staff
James Douglas “Doug” Breitling, Jr.
James Douglas “Doug” Breitling, Jr., 73, of Eureka Springs, Ark., passed away on March 7, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. Doug was born on October...
Norma June “Nana” Butler Oct. 13, 1939 – March 8, 2023
Norma June “Nana” Butler, 83, of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born October 13, 1939, in Eureka Springs to James Kenneth and Capp Irene (Edmonson)...
Dan Morgan Feb. 1, 1957 – March 9, 2023
Dan Morgan of Eureka Springs, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends, at age 66.
Dan was...
Hotels grab the reins for affordable employee housing
Two of the larger employers in town, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa and the 1905 Basin Park Hotel & Spa, have staff ranging...
Tensions rise during city council
Despite what turned into a miniscule agenda, Monday’s city council meeting still managed to host impassioned Public Comments on the topic of 1 Washington...
Kindergarten prep focuses on the joy of reading
Eureka Springs School Board heard a report about the pre-school program Monday evening as teachers Nicole Winters and Taylor Dannenfelser said the pre-K program...
Gas stove blues 35 years later
In the late 1980s, I had a good gig writing a monthly “Healthy Home” column for Rodale’s Practical Homeowner. I was trying to build...
Letter from the Editor
What?!
JRG,
As much as we appreciated your clever letter to the editor, and knowing you don’t have a phone and we don’t have a stamp,...
The Dirt on Nicky
People get ready
This is the last full week of winter, and the forecast calls for a few subzero nights. Spring might arrive wearing a...
HavingREELFun
The White River below Beaver Lake, also known as Beaver tailwaters, has some of the best fishing around this area right now. As you...






