Roundabout receives straight line to approval

Eureka Springs City Council sprinted through most of the Nov. 22 agenda with only a short break in speed made when discussing a resolution...

Airport soaring, needs land for more hangars

The Carroll County Airport Commission had a two-hour meeting last week, and discussions wandered through future plans for land acquisition and hangar construction. Consulting Engineer...

HDC struggling with inexact guidelines

A belated application led to a long discussion at the Historic District Commission meeting last week. Jim House bought a property at 3 College...

Hospital continues to expand

“Glory Hallelujah!” was Treasurer Kent Turner’s reaction to the first income statement and balance sheet presented since September when he came on board the...

How to stop junk mail

In a recent five-day period, I received 16 pieces of mail primarily from non-profit organizations seeking donations. That isn’t even a record. One day...

Social insecurity

“With Cost-of-Living Increases (COLAs,) Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits keep pace with inflation,” according to socialsecurity.gov. Not so, says Robert Powell,...

In praise of graphic novel for adults and how to read them

In order to convey their topics in a combo of both words and visuals, makers of graphic novels draw on all their creativity, experience,...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week Nov. 24 – 30

Festivals of Gratitude & Giving & Beginning Festivals of Light  The Sun took leave of Scorpio last Sunday (November 21) and entered Sagittarius, sign of...

Task Force tackling how to get housing for workers

Affordable housing is vital for economic development, Mayor Butch Berry said at a meeting Mayor’s Task Force meeting on Nov. 10. “It we don’t have...

Planning adds hurdles to Gravel Bar sound and parking compliance

The Planning Commission presented an applicant with an all-or-nothing decision at last week’s meeting. A proposal to enclose a deck at The Gravel Bar...