Entertainment requires deeper thought

This push led by the Chamber of Commerce to create a permanent entertainment district has gone too far and is getting in the way...

The fertility of art

Since Brews changed hands and the community Prince, John Rankine, left I’ve not been drawn to Brews Cafe and Coffee Bar. However, one recent...

Healing dwells here

  It seems some people have forgotten or perhaps they never knew. Perhaps they never realized that the land upon which we stand, this land...

Kudos to Al Larson

After 16 years on the Eureka Springs School Board, Al Larson didn’t run for re-election. He attended his last board meeting in March, and...

Check Engine light still on

I feel compelled to respond to David Writer’s Letter to the Editor of March 2, 2026, in the Eureka Springs Independent online. Because, as...

Comments on ESH

Eureka Springs Mayor, City Council, ESH Hospital Commission, and citizens, It has been a year since my company submitted a proposal to operate Eureka Springs...

Crisis diversion

Epstein, wag the dog. Start a war to distract from your troubled administration and all your own wrong doings. Doug Stowe

Thanks for voting

Voters of Carroll County, thank you for participating in this election and for taking an active role in our local government. Elections are how...

I’m David Writer, your Carroll County Judge

Carroll County is special, and people are drawn to it for many reasons. I was raised just across the state line in Carr Lane....

Power of attorney

Abbey Foster is doing an excellent job. I am glad you have her. According to Eureka Springs Municipal Code, the last elected city attorney has the...