Improvements approved by HDC

The Historic District Commission closed out 2019 with several straightforward approvals. Keith Rivera, at 42 Kingshighway, had triggered some reaction from commissioners at the Nov....

Esoteric Astrology as news for week Dec. 11-17

Sagittarius - Sign of Silence Sagittarius is a sign often hidden in the preparations for Christmas & Hanukkah. It’s hidden also by its symbols and...

Good music and good food make a strong case for relaxation

Mojo’s Records at 123 Spring St. has been open downtown next to the post office for three years now. Old-fashioned vinyl records have made...

School board proud of 2019, anticipating 2020

Eureka Springs School Board met Monday for the last time in 2019 and moved quickly through a light agenda. Supt. Bryan Pruitt said the district...

Entertainment District compromise gaining traction

The primary topic of public comment speakers at the Nov. 25 city council meeting was the prospect of a downtown Entertainment District.  Karen Lindblad,...

Animal welfare gets council attention

Council approved Animal Care Ord. 2290 amendment on Nov. 25, declaring that the welfare of animals is a city-wide concern. The city will prohibit the...

Thumbnail sketch of upcoming local elections

Only one of 11 positions on the quorum court will be contested in the 2020 election. Justice of the Peace Harrie Farrow, who represents...

Preliminary 2020 county budget a shade lower than 2019

At the end of the November quorum court meeting, Justice of the Peace Jack Deaton distributed an outline of a proposed county budget for...

Parks moving forward with financial outsourcing

Parks commissioners gathered for a special meeting on Nov. 26 to discuss the possibilities of moving financial work to an outside agency. Chair Bill Featherstone...

Getting healthy is the fun part. Staying healthy is key

John Two-Hawks is best known for his stature as a Native American songwriter, flutist and activist who has performed to appreciative audiences around the...