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...

Streambank stabilization a local and national quandary

State Senator Bryan King is continuing efforts to address the causes of the degradation of the Kings River, the Buffalo River, the Mulberry River...

Council waits on state to decide water dilemma

The Eureka Springs City Council meeting on Monday became spirited and quarrelsome while discussing wastewater meterage. Brian Wright, owner of Kettle Campground, said that after...

Burned-out building coming down

The Historic District Commission approved Steve Beacham’s request to remove a neglected structure at 65 Spring St. At the June 5 commission meeting, Kyle Palmer,...

Basin Spring Bath House bridge closed

                  The historic Basin Spring Bath House bridge from Spring over Main Street to retail outlets downtown was closed off recently by Jacob Coburn,...

Holiday Island A&P prepping with vigor

New members of Holiday Island’s Advertising and Promotion Commission (HIAPC) got down to their first order of business June 6. Led by Chair Bryce...

Residents on the move 11 days after notice given

Residents of Peachtree Village in Holiday Island, the only Level One assisted living facility in Carroll County, were given a 30-day notice that they...