Staying lovely

Editor, I have seen many things go awry in my 84 years. It seems that quaint and obscure places known only to the “savvy” almost...

Staying as is

Editor, I want to give my personal story of living somewhere that the city did not protect its historic homes. I loved living in Austin,...

Confederate Flags on holidays only

Editor, This October the cemetery commission will finally address the fact that Confederate flags continue to fly in our cemetery year ‘round. They’ve been mulling...

Suzie is a living sermon

Editor, In this polarized environment, all of us are accustomed to hearing blatant lies and misrepresentations, but I was saddened to see this level of...

Vote No on Entertainment District

Editor, It is important that citizens of Eureka Springs vote For repeal of Ordinance 2292 and Against Ordinance 2297. Voting For repeal of Ord. 2292 cancels...

Arts and Preservation

Editor, If you moved here in the last 42 years, having been drawn by the unique beauty of Eureka Springs, you have the Historic District...

Public dialogue on HDC needed

Editor, I’m an outsider. A recent property owner in Eureka Springs and one who fell in love with the quirkiness and uniqueness of this historic...

Preservation is protection

Editor, I moved to Eureka Springs after discovering its charms: Victorian era buildings and houses, narrow winding streets lined with miles of rock retaining walls,...

Questions for Parks

Editor, Thanks to all of you at the Independent newspaper for all of your timely and complete coverage of our important local news without fear...

Sonic configuration would cost more than money

Editor, On Sept. 8, the Planning Commission turned down plans for a Sonic at the corner of 62W & 23S. The Arkansas Department of Transportation...