Nurse dies from ‘the virus’
John Cummings, RN, 56, Holiday Island, who had worked as a registered nurse since 1994, passed away Sunday, August 2, in Springfield, Mo., of...
Wrecker driver accuses sheriff of having a ‘vendetta’
During Friday’s quorum court meeting, Robert Anderson, owner of R&R Towing in Green Forest, complained about having his company removed from the county’s rotating...
Performing some marriages a dilemma for some JPs
The quorum court meeting on July 31 ended with a discussion of the morality of same-sex marriages.
At the end of each meeting, justices of...
Covid-19 information both helpful and confusing
Carroll County resident Crystal Ursin has been listening to the near-daily Covid-19 press briefings from Gov. Asa Hutchinson and top state health officials. While...
Holiday Islanders to decide on city-zenship on Nov. 3
Holiday Island Citizens for Incorporation held its first online meeting July 22 to discuss voting “Yes” in the general election Nov. 3 on incorporating a municipality...
Esoteric Astrology as news for week Aug. 5 – 11
Leo – Shining Like the Sun
Happy Birthday, Leo. Leo is the sign that shines like the Sun. It’s the sign of creativity, of children,...
Parks talks shuffling shuttles to third party
Executive Director Justin Huss proposed negotiating a short-term contract to lease Parks’ shuttles to Slaughter Trail Guides to commissioners at the July 21 regular...
No July 29 Independent
There will be no July 29 Independent in print or online due to a family emergency.
Hope we’re all back together for the August 5...
County Covid cases escalate
Carroll County and Arkansas are both identified as red zones for rapidly increasing numbers of positive Covid-19 tests. The White House Coronavirus Task Force...
Courthouse precautions boosted after judge tests positive
Carroll County Judge Sam Barr, who tested positive recently with Covid-19, is reportedly doing well recovering at home. But the illness of the county’s...