QC nixes planned ordinance that protects quality of life

At the June 18 Carroll County Quorum Court meeting, justices of the peace once again voted against an ordinance affecting a proposed wind turbine...

Council’s hands slapped over parking ordinance

Eureka Springs City Council held back-to-back meetings June 24, first reviewing the budget and then holding a regular meeting. According to Finance Director Michael...

Bark Park nipping away at storm damage clean-up

Parks Director Sam Dudley opened the June 18 meeting saying the Bigfoot in the Park event on Memorial Day weekend went over well, however...

Airport all about growth

The Carroll County Airport Commission has voted to proceed with development plans at the west end of the airport. At the June 21 meeting, consulting...

Free health clinic on July 13

Eureka Christian Health Outreach, a free health clinic in Eureka Springs since 2005, will host an all-day free ECHO MASH Clinic on Saturday, July...

Champion tree found near Eureka Springs

The Ozark Chinquapin (Castanea ozarknesis) was once a ubiquitous species with a range that included the interior highlands of the Ozarks and parts of...

Planning shoots down gun shop

The Planning Commission again rejected a proposed gun dealership at 3022 E. Van Buren. Keeling Grubb’s application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was first...

CAPC mum about reasons for suspension

At a special meeting on June 14, the City Advertising and Promotion Commission suspended Tourism Director Mike Maloney indefinitely, with full pay, pending an...

Parks readying for big 4th

The Parks and Recreation Commission is got down to planning Jamboreeka for July 4th at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Director Sam Dudley assured commissioners...

Student reading and math numbers up

Public schools in Arkansas used a different provider for standardized tests during the past school year. The new testing process led to some changes...