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Arrest Reports: 9/18
Janice Elieen Hughes of Eureka Springs - Hold for Other Agency
Matthew Stamper of Wagoner, OK - Aggravated Assault, Assault on Family Member or Household Member Second Degree, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication
Jody Allen Tanner, JR of Yellville, AR - Contemp of Court
There are currently 103 Inmates Housed in the Carroll County Detention Center
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News for Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Statewide organization recruiting deer hunters in fight against hunger
Arkansas’ deer archery season opens back up next week and one statewide organization is using the lead up to remind hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity.
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced right here in Arkansas' deer woods. The group's mission, said President Ronnie Ritter, is to transform a renewable resource into food for the hungry. And more hunters from across the state are needed to meet what organizers say is a growing need.
"Primarily what we do is, we get hunters to donate their deer to participating processors, they field dress it, they grind it into burgers, and then we give it to local food pantries, homeless shelters," said Ritter. "We're trying to infiltrate this area down here and get more hunters and processors involved."
Deer can be dropped off at any participating facility, processed and then picked up by the organization and distributed to local food pantries. There is no cost to the hunter.
All donated meat is distributed free and is usually donated to food pantries in the same county. It is served at churches, children's shelters, rescue missions and community food banks. Ritter said he works with many feeding agencies across the state and the number one commodity they need is protein.
"If you ask food pantries what they need, it's meat," said Ritter. "It's been harder lately for them to get it, too."
Ritter hopes to encourage more hunters in Arkansas to consider donating one or more of their legally-harvested deer to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. He particularly addressed those hunters who aren't always interested in filling all their tags.
"Somebody that wants just a deer for their family, go out and shoot another and donate because there's a lot of needy folks out there all across the state," Ritter said.
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry has provided more than four million servings of meat for food pantries across the state since its founding in 2000. The group, he said, has received generous financial support over the years in its mission to transform an abundant white-tailed deer population into a renewable food source for the hungry.
For more information on Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and to find out how to join the fight against food insecurity, visit www.arkansashunters.org or call (501) 282-0006. A full list of participating processors is featured on the website.
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Three statewide initiatives aim to appear on Arkansas ballot
The following information was compiled from the University of Arkansas’ Public Policy Center. The Center’s stated goal is to help Arkansans better understand the financial, social or policy implications of a proposed law by publishing research-based fact sheets and by offering educational programs at the county level.
In the upcoming November election, Arkansas voters will weigh in on significant changes to the state constitution. The Arkansas legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment, while two citizen-led initiatives are also on the ballot.
Legislative Proposal:
Issue 1: A proposed amendment allowing lottery proceeds to fund scholarships and grants for Arkansans attending vocational-technical schools and technical institutes.
Citizen Proposals:
Issue 2: An amendment requiring local voter approval for new casino licenses and repealing the authority to issue a casino license in Pope County. This measure is currently facing a court challenge.
Issue 3: The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024, which is still in the signature collection phase. This bill, if approved, would expand access to medical marijuana in Arkansas by expanding qualifying medical conditions, increasing the range of healthcare professionals who can prescribe it, and allowing qualifying patients to grow up to four marijuana plants in their own home.
For detailed information on each proposal, visit uaex.uada.edu/ballot . The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture provides unbiased information on statewide ballot issues.
Voter Registration:To vote, residents must be U.S. citizens, 18 or older, and registered at least 30 days before an election. Registration applications are available online and in various public offices.
Voting Options:Arkansas offers multiple voting methods: absentee ballot by mail or drop-off, early in-person voting, and voting on Election Day. Absentee ballots require a photo ID or documentation of eligibility. Photo ID is required for in-person voting, with various accepted forms including Arkansas driver’s licenses and U.S. passports.
Election Day:
General Election: November 5, 2024
Polling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. For more details on voting locations and ballot information, visitwww.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView or contact the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office at www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections or 1-800-482-1127.
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Carroll County Extension hosting public survey
BERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Extension Office is currently conducting a needs assessment for residents and families in the area.
The survey is available at https://forms.office.com/r/qE68qKuiNa and will focus on issues such as Food Safety and Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Marriage/Parenting/Family Life, Health Education and Aging.
The survey will be adopted by the extension office to see what programs are needed for the 2025 program year.
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Carroll County Community Foundation hosting grant-writing workshop
BERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Community Foundation will host a grant-writing workshop on Oct. 17.
The workshop will include lunch and educational information on how to write better grants for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The event is scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Carroll Electric Meeting Room and will include a presentation by Dr. Hunter P. Goodman of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension.
The workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP by Oct. 10 by emailing bmathews@uada.edu.
Partners for this event include Carroll County Collaborative, Center for Rural Resilience and Workforce Development, the UofA Division of Agriculture, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, the Carroll County Community Foundation, and the EDA University Center Program.
Arkansas’ deer archery season opens back up next week and one statewide organization is using the lead up to remind hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity.
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced right here in Arkansas' deer woods. The group's mission, said President Ronnie Ritter, is to transform a renewable resource into food for the hungry. And more hunters from across the state are needed to meet what organizers say is a growing need.
"Primarily what we do is, we get hunters to donate their deer to participating processors, they field dress it, they grind it into burgers, and then we give it to local food pantries, homeless shelters," said Ritter. "We're trying to infiltrate this area down here and get more hunters and processors involved."
Deer can be dropped off at any participating facility, processed and then picked up by the organization and distributed to local food pantries. There is no cost to the hunter.
All donated meat is distributed free and is usually donated to food pantries in the same county. It is served at churches, children's shelters, rescue missions and community food banks. Ritter said he works with many feeding agencies across the state and the number one commodity they need is protein.
"If you ask food pantries what they need, it's meat," said Ritter. "It's been harder lately for them to get it, too."
Ritter hopes to encourage more hunters in Arkansas to consider donating one or more of their legally-harvested deer to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. He particularly addressed those hunters who aren't always interested in filling all their tags.
"Somebody that wants just a deer for their family, go out and shoot another and donate because there's a lot of needy folks out there all across the state," Ritter said.
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry has provided more than four million servings of meat for food pantries across the state since its founding in 2000. The group, he said, has received generous financial support over the years in its mission to transform an abundant white-tailed deer population into a renewable food source for the hungry.
For more information on Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and to find out how to join the fight against food insecurity, visit www.arkansashunters.org or call (501) 282-0006. A full list of participating processors is featured on the website.
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Three statewide initiatives aim to appear on Arkansas ballot
The following information was compiled from the University of Arkansas’ Public Policy Center. The Center’s stated goal is to help Arkansans better understand the financial, social or policy implications of a proposed law by publishing research-based fact sheets and by offering educational programs at the county level.
In the upcoming November election, Arkansas voters will weigh in on significant changes to the state constitution. The Arkansas legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment, while two citizen-led initiatives are also on the ballot.
Legislative Proposal:
Issue 1: A proposed amendment allowing lottery proceeds to fund scholarships and grants for Arkansans attending vocational-technical schools and technical institutes.
Citizen Proposals:
Issue 2: An amendment requiring local voter approval for new casino licenses and repealing the authority to issue a casino license in Pope County. This measure is currently facing a court challenge.
Issue 3: The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024, which is still in the signature collection phase. This bill, if approved, would expand access to medical marijuana in Arkansas by expanding qualifying medical conditions, increasing the range of healthcare professionals who can prescribe it, and allowing qualifying patients to grow up to four marijuana plants in their own home.
For detailed information on each proposal, visit uaex.uada.edu/ballot . The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture provides unbiased information on statewide ballot issues.
Voter Registration:To vote, residents must be U.S. citizens, 18 or older, and registered at least 30 days before an election. Registration applications are available online and in various public offices.
Voting Options:Arkansas offers multiple voting methods: absentee ballot by mail or drop-off, early in-person voting, and voting on Election Day. Absentee ballots require a photo ID or documentation of eligibility. Photo ID is required for in-person voting, with various accepted forms including Arkansas driver’s licenses and U.S. passports.
Election Day:
General Election: November 5, 2024
Polling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. For more details on voting locations and ballot information, visitwww.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView or contact the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office at www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections or 1-800-482-1127.
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Carroll County Extension hosting public survey
BERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Extension Office is currently conducting a needs assessment for residents and families in the area.
The survey is available at https://forms.office.com/r/qE68qKuiNa and will focus on issues such as Food Safety and Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Marriage/Parenting/Family Life, Health Education and Aging.
The survey will be adopted by the extension office to see what programs are needed for the 2025 program year.
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Carroll County Community Foundation hosting grant-writing workshop
BERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Community Foundation will host a grant-writing workshop on Oct. 17.
The workshop will include lunch and educational information on how to write better grants for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The event is scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Carroll Electric Meeting Room and will include a presentation by Dr. Hunter P. Goodman of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension.
The workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP by Oct. 10 by emailing bmathews@uada.edu.
Partners for this event include Carroll County Collaborative, Center for Rural Resilience and Workforce Development, the UofA Division of Agriculture, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, the Carroll County Community Foundation, and the EDA University Center Program.
Arrest Reports: 9/17
Tara Marie Escobar of Berryville - Identity Theft
Chess Allen Matney of Eureka Springs - Driving on Suspended DL Due to DWI, DWI, Leaving Scene of an Accident, Reckless Driving
Caleb Stephen Mauk of Fayetteville - Failure to Appear
Nicholas John Anthony White - Failure to Appear
Jacob Thomas Willeford of Holiday Island - Aggravated assult on a Family/Household Member, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 3rd, False Imprisonment 1st Degree, Fleeing, Resisting Arrest
News for Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Upcoming events at Green Forest Schools
GREEN FOREST - Green Forest Schools is informing members of the Tigers family of a number of upcoming events in the coming days and weeks.
That includes Parent/Teacher Conferences this Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4:15-8:15 p.m.
The district will also host a Middle School Parent Involvement Night Tailgate event on Sept. 26. The tailgate will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. ahead of that night's football game. Students in sixth through eighth grade, along with their families, are invited to come by that evening for a free hotdog, chips and drink with middle school faculty and staff at the middle school courtyard. Students must be with their parents or guardian at the check-in table before receiving their food. The event does not include admission to the evening football game.
On Oct. 10, the Green Forest High School Theatre Club will present "Murder at the Renaissance Faire" by Michael Druce. The public is invited to come by for the performance at 6 p.m. Concessions will open at 5 p.m.
The play will take place in the Alumni Center, located at 610 LT Goins Avenue in Green Forest.
For tickets, email lmartin@gf.k12.ar.us or call (870) 623-3992. Ticket prices range from $5-10 depending on seating placement.
The play is being produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Denver, Colo.
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Oktoberfest coming to Eureka Springs Sept. 28
EUREKA SPRINGS - The Rotary Club of Eureka Springs will bring one of the world's most popular beer festivals to Carroll County this month.
The civic group will present Oktoberfest Sept. 28 at the courthouse parking lot in downtown Eureka Springs. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event entry is $25 and will include a tasting mug. In addition to beer, the event will also include brats, pretzels and live music.
The Eureka Springs Oktoberfest is limited to those at least 21-years-old and all IDs will be checked.
For more information on this and other exciting programs hosted by the Eureka Springs Rotary Club, visit www.eurekarotary.com.
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Arkansas taking up fight against reduced pharmacy reimbursements
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Insurance Department Commissioner Alan McClain, have announced notices of penalties and hearings against four major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Caremark, Magellan, Express Scripts, and MedImpact.
These enforcement actions follow on the heels of a June 28, 2024, bulletin issued by the Insurance Department advising PBMs to cease paying Arkansas pharmacies below the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC), in violation of state law. The Department is seeking a $5,000 fine for each payment made below NADAC pricing. PBM Caremark is alleged to have committed approximately 217 violations, Magellan, 50 alleged violations, and Express Scripts, 19 alleged violations. This is the largest pharmaceutical enforcement action in Arkansas history, totaling $1.47 million in possible penalties.
“PBMs have been allowed to skirt the law for too long, today my administration is taking an important step to holding Big Pharma accountable,” said.
GREEN FOREST - Green Forest Schools is informing members of the Tigers family of a number of upcoming events in the coming days and weeks.
That includes Parent/Teacher Conferences this Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4:15-8:15 p.m.
The district will also host a Middle School Parent Involvement Night Tailgate event on Sept. 26. The tailgate will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. ahead of that night's football game. Students in sixth through eighth grade, along with their families, are invited to come by that evening for a free hotdog, chips and drink with middle school faculty and staff at the middle school courtyard. Students must be with their parents or guardian at the check-in table before receiving their food. The event does not include admission to the evening football game.
On Oct. 10, the Green Forest High School Theatre Club will present "Murder at the Renaissance Faire" by Michael Druce. The public is invited to come by for the performance at 6 p.m. Concessions will open at 5 p.m.
The play will take place in the Alumni Center, located at 610 LT Goins Avenue in Green Forest.
For tickets, email lmartin@gf.k12.ar.us or call (870) 623-3992. Ticket prices range from $5-10 depending on seating placement.
The play is being produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Denver, Colo.
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Oktoberfest coming to Eureka Springs Sept. 28
EUREKA SPRINGS - The Rotary Club of Eureka Springs will bring one of the world's most popular beer festivals to Carroll County this month.
The civic group will present Oktoberfest Sept. 28 at the courthouse parking lot in downtown Eureka Springs. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event entry is $25 and will include a tasting mug. In addition to beer, the event will also include brats, pretzels and live music.
The Eureka Springs Oktoberfest is limited to those at least 21-years-old and all IDs will be checked.
For more information on this and other exciting programs hosted by the Eureka Springs Rotary Club, visit www.eurekarotary.com.
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Arkansas taking up fight against reduced pharmacy reimbursements
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Insurance Department Commissioner Alan McClain, have announced notices of penalties and hearings against four major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Caremark, Magellan, Express Scripts, and MedImpact.
These enforcement actions follow on the heels of a June 28, 2024, bulletin issued by the Insurance Department advising PBMs to cease paying Arkansas pharmacies below the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC), in violation of state law. The Department is seeking a $5,000 fine for each payment made below NADAC pricing. PBM Caremark is alleged to have committed approximately 217 violations, Magellan, 50 alleged violations, and Express Scripts, 19 alleged violations. This is the largest pharmaceutical enforcement action in Arkansas history, totaling $1.47 million in possible penalties.
“PBMs have been allowed to skirt the law for too long, today my administration is taking an important step to holding Big Pharma accountable,” said.
Arrest Reports: 9/16
Bradley Brandon Of Oak Grove Was Arrested On September 12th For- Battery In The Third Degree- Body Attachment For Child Support- Failure To Appear Laura Bonhamr Of Holiday Island Was Arrested On September 12th For- Careless & Prohibited Driving- DWI- No Tail Light Justin Connor Of Western Grove Was Arrested On September 12th For- Failure To Appear Terri Conner Of Oak Grove Was Arrested On September 12th For- Criminal Mischief- Failure To Submit To Arrest- Fleeing- Obstructing Government Operations- Violation Of A Protection Order Glen Fairchild Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 12th For- Contempt Of Court- Driving On A Suspended Drivers License Due To A DWI- Failure To Appear Tatum Keith Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 12th For- Violation Of A Protection Order Steven Pierce Of Jay Oklahoma Was Arrested On September 12th For- Careless & Prohibited Driving- Criminal Mischief In The 2nd Degree Kerry Ray Of Green Forest Was Arrested On September 12th For- Failure To Comply With A Registration Kevin Stewart Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 12th For- Revocation Michelle Carrico Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 13th For- White Warrant Lee Hoke Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 13th For- Failure To Appear Joshua Nelson Of Lead Hill Was Arrested On September 13th For- Failure To Appear Monte Pecor Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 13th For- Failure To Appear Christopher Smith Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 14th- Driving On A Suspended Drivers License Due To A DWI- No Proof Of Liability Insurance Robert Deathrage Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 14th- Violation Of A Protection Order Michael Gantt Of Rogers Was Arrested On September 14th For- DWI Hayle Pogue Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 14th For- Assault On A Family Member In The Third Degree- Refusal To Submit To Arrest Darren Ledbetter Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 14th For- Failure To Appear Ku Kyar Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 15th For- DWI- Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Matthew Tinnin Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 15th For- Contempt Of Court- Failure To Appea
News for Monday, September 16, 2024
Madison County man gets 17 years for drug possession
FAYETTEVILLE - A Madison County man was sentenced on Sept. 10 to over 17 years in prison on felony drug charges.
According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Arkansas, Clint Eugene Phillips, 47, of Huntsville pleaded guilty on May 22 to possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of mixture or substance containing methamphetamine.
Court documents say in October 2023, Arkansas Community Corrections officers learned that Phillips was violating multiple conditions of his parole. Officers arranged a parole office visit for Phillips. When He arrived at the office, he had 279.19 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia.
ACC officers and Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched Phillips’ home and found multiple items of drug paraphernalia like clear bags and digital scales, various amounts of suspected meth and stash bottles.
Officers searched his phone and found conversations discussing meth distribution and financial transactions that corroborated those conversations. Phillips was then indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine
Federal prosecutors said evidence was provided that showed Phillips was a sex offender who had a lengthy criminal history, which included prior convictions related to controlled substances and domestic violence.
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Updated flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccines now available
As children return to school and families resume busy fall schedules, it’s important to stay safe and healthy by getting updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Adults aged 75 years and older are also recommended for RSV vaccines.
Bryan Mader, extension health specialist and assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said vaccines are critical to personal and community health.
“Vaccines, especially those used to help prevent flu and COVID, are vitally important for your personal health, but also for the health of those around you,” Mader said. “Most basically, flu vaccines can help to prevent people from getting sick with influenza. Additionally, people who were vaccinated and did become ill had reduced severity of symptoms and overall time of illness.”
Mader said vaccines.gov, available in English and Spanish, is the best source of information for where to find nearby vaccines.
Many vaccines are available free of charge with insurance. There are also programs available that help to reduce or eliminate the cost of preventive vaccines, such as flu and COVID vaccines.
Fighting the flu
Flu season in the U.S. generally spans from October to May, with peak season during the colder months from December to February. Mader said that because the influenza virus changes from season to season, it is recommended that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine each year.
Mader said that children aged 6 months through 8 years who are getting the flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have previously only received one dose of flu vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine.
“The first dose should be given as soon as the vaccine becomes available,” he said. “If your child previously got two doses of flu vaccine, at any time, they only need one dose of flu vaccine this season.”
Pregnant women should get a flu vaccine during each pregnancy, as they can help protect both the mother and baby from the flu.
Keeping up with COVID
As of Aug. 30, the FDA has authorized the new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Novavax. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all people ages 6 months and older receive COVID-19 vaccine doses. Vaccination is especially important for those at high risk of severe COVID-19, including people ages 65 years and older, people with underlying medical conditions, including those with compromised immune systems, people living in long-term care facilities and pregnant people.
Mader said the most reliable data for COVID test positivity rates across the United States comes from the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker. After a spike in test positivity rates in early August, the test positivity rate for the week ending Aug. 31 is 16.3 percent, down from 16.7 percent the previous week.
As the United States prepares for the upcoming respiratory illness season, COVIDTests.gov will re-open for orders at the end of September. U.S. households will be eligible to receive four free COVID-19 tests, which can help detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.
Who is at risk for RSV?
Mader said all adults aged 75 and older are recommended to get an RSV vaccine.
“Adults aged 60-74 who are at an increased risk of RSV – including those who have a chronic heart or lung disease, have a weakened immune system, have severe obesity and/or diabetes and those who may live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility – should receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine,” Mader said.
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Family Game Night this Saturday at BV Library
Submitted by Berryville Library
BERRYVILLE - Looking for something that the entire family can do together? Family Game Night will take place at the Berryville Library and you won't want to miss out on the fun!
Come join your friends this Saturday, September 21, from 5pm-7pm at the Berryville Library located at 104 Spring Street.
The evening will be filled with fun, games, and FREE PIZZA! This event is great forindividuals and families of all ages. There will be a wide assortment of tabletop games to choose from featuring boards, dice, or cards. There will be roll-and-move games, roll-and-write games, push-your-luck games along with a few dungeon-crawlers, area control, or even some dexterity games. This is the perfect way to try out a new game or just to have fun with your family and perhaps make some new friends.
All Screens Game Night
Join the Berryville Library the 3rd Friday of every month for All-Screens Game Night. This Friday, September, from 6pm-8pm, it will be all about games that can be played on a screen! Guitar Hero on the Playstation, a Wii Sports station, as well as free reign to play games with the volume up on the library computers make this a fun night you don't want to miss. Yes! You will have permission to turn up the volume on your computers and especially on your laughter during this event! It will be an evening of fun you and your friends won't want to miss!
There is no cost to attend and reservations are not required. Bring your friends and plan to spend a fun filled evening at the Berryville Library this Friday, September 20, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm! Everyone is welcome.
For more information on the many fun events happening each month at the Berryville Library, call (870) 423-2323 or visit us at the library. Or visit our website www.berryvillelibrary.org
FAYETTEVILLE - A Madison County man was sentenced on Sept. 10 to over 17 years in prison on felony drug charges.
According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Arkansas, Clint Eugene Phillips, 47, of Huntsville pleaded guilty on May 22 to possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of mixture or substance containing methamphetamine.
Court documents say in October 2023, Arkansas Community Corrections officers learned that Phillips was violating multiple conditions of his parole. Officers arranged a parole office visit for Phillips. When He arrived at the office, he had 279.19 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia.
ACC officers and Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched Phillips’ home and found multiple items of drug paraphernalia like clear bags and digital scales, various amounts of suspected meth and stash bottles.
Officers searched his phone and found conversations discussing meth distribution and financial transactions that corroborated those conversations. Phillips was then indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine
Federal prosecutors said evidence was provided that showed Phillips was a sex offender who had a lengthy criminal history, which included prior convictions related to controlled substances and domestic violence.
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Updated flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccines now available
As children return to school and families resume busy fall schedules, it’s important to stay safe and healthy by getting updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Adults aged 75 years and older are also recommended for RSV vaccines.
Bryan Mader, extension health specialist and assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said vaccines are critical to personal and community health.
“Vaccines, especially those used to help prevent flu and COVID, are vitally important for your personal health, but also for the health of those around you,” Mader said. “Most basically, flu vaccines can help to prevent people from getting sick with influenza. Additionally, people who were vaccinated and did become ill had reduced severity of symptoms and overall time of illness.”
Mader said vaccines.gov, available in English and Spanish, is the best source of information for where to find nearby vaccines.
Many vaccines are available free of charge with insurance. There are also programs available that help to reduce or eliminate the cost of preventive vaccines, such as flu and COVID vaccines.
Fighting the flu
Flu season in the U.S. generally spans from October to May, with peak season during the colder months from December to February. Mader said that because the influenza virus changes from season to season, it is recommended that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine each year.
Mader said that children aged 6 months through 8 years who are getting the flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have previously only received one dose of flu vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine.
“The first dose should be given as soon as the vaccine becomes available,” he said. “If your child previously got two doses of flu vaccine, at any time, they only need one dose of flu vaccine this season.”
Pregnant women should get a flu vaccine during each pregnancy, as they can help protect both the mother and baby from the flu.
Keeping up with COVID
As of Aug. 30, the FDA has authorized the new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Novavax. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all people ages 6 months and older receive COVID-19 vaccine doses. Vaccination is especially important for those at high risk of severe COVID-19, including people ages 65 years and older, people with underlying medical conditions, including those with compromised immune systems, people living in long-term care facilities and pregnant people.
Mader said the most reliable data for COVID test positivity rates across the United States comes from the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker. After a spike in test positivity rates in early August, the test positivity rate for the week ending Aug. 31 is 16.3 percent, down from 16.7 percent the previous week.
As the United States prepares for the upcoming respiratory illness season, COVIDTests.gov will re-open for orders at the end of September. U.S. households will be eligible to receive four free COVID-19 tests, which can help detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.
Who is at risk for RSV?
Mader said all adults aged 75 and older are recommended to get an RSV vaccine.
“Adults aged 60-74 who are at an increased risk of RSV – including those who have a chronic heart or lung disease, have a weakened immune system, have severe obesity and/or diabetes and those who may live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility – should receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine,” Mader said.
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Family Game Night this Saturday at BV Library
Submitted by Berryville Library
BERRYVILLE - Looking for something that the entire family can do together? Family Game Night will take place at the Berryville Library and you won't want to miss out on the fun!
Come join your friends this Saturday, September 21, from 5pm-7pm at the Berryville Library located at 104 Spring Street.
The evening will be filled with fun, games, and FREE PIZZA! This event is great forindividuals and families of all ages. There will be a wide assortment of tabletop games to choose from featuring boards, dice, or cards. There will be roll-and-move games, roll-and-write games, push-your-luck games along with a few dungeon-crawlers, area control, or even some dexterity games. This is the perfect way to try out a new game or just to have fun with your family and perhaps make some new friends.
All Screens Game Night
Join the Berryville Library the 3rd Friday of every month for All-Screens Game Night. This Friday, September, from 6pm-8pm, it will be all about games that can be played on a screen! Guitar Hero on the Playstation, a Wii Sports station, as well as free reign to play games with the volume up on the library computers make this a fun night you don't want to miss. Yes! You will have permission to turn up the volume on your computers and especially on your laughter during this event! It will be an evening of fun you and your friends won't want to miss!
There is no cost to attend and reservations are not required. Bring your friends and plan to spend a fun filled evening at the Berryville Library this Friday, September 20, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm! Everyone is welcome.
For more information on the many fun events happening each month at the Berryville Library, call (870) 423-2323 or visit us at the library. Or visit our website www.berryvillelibrary.org
Arrest Reports: 9/12
Terri Conner Of Oak Grove Was Arrested On September 12th For- Criminal Mischief- Failure To Submit To Arrest- Fleeing- Obstructing Government Operations- Violation Of A Protection Order
Glen Fairchild Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 12th For- Contempt Of Court- Driving On A Suspended Drivers License- Failure To Appear
Steven Pierce Of Jay Oklahoma Was Arrested On September 12th For- Careless & Prohibited Driving- Criminal Mischief In The Second Degree
Kerry Ray Of Green Forest Was Arrested On September 12th For- Failure To Comply With A Registration
Kevin Stewart Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 12th For- Revocation
Tatum Keith Of Berryville Was Arrested On September 13th For- Violation Of A Protection Order
There are currently 105 Inmates Housed at the Carroll County Detention Center
News for Friday, September 13 2024
2024 Berryville Film Festival kicks off today, continues Saturday
BERRYVILLE - Today marks the start of the 2024 Berryville Film Festival, a celebration of the area's best and most enterprising film enthusiasts.
Activities began earlier today with the feature of a number of short and micro short films submitted by filmmakers from across the region.
Events continue this evening with additional screenings beginning at 5:15 and an award ceremony and red carpet event hosted by CS bank. Events are taking place this weekend at both the Berryville Community Center and the Public Square in downtown Berryville.
Screenings, tours, vendors, film competitions and other activities will take place around the square and at the Berryville Community Center Theater. A number of workshops will also take place during this weekend’s film festival. Some topics include on-screen fighting, SFX makeup and screen writing.
Berryville’s beautiful downtown square will be blocked off to hold over 60 vendors for the community and festival participants to enjoy. Other activities will include live entertainment, food, outdoor screenings and more.
Events continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with the second opening ceremony in the community center and at 10 a.m. with the opening of vendors at the public square.
Awards and prizes for submitted films will range from Best Short of Berryville Film Festival to best actor, best actress, best cinematography and best horror, among many others.
For more information, and to obtain passes, visit www.berryvillefilmfest.com.
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Bentonville officer cleared in shooting death
BENTONVILLE - The 19th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney will not pursue charges against Bentonville Police Officer Omri-Andrew Nutt in connection with the July 11, 2024, shooting death of Nathaniel Mark Crabtree, 37.
The Bentonville Police Department (BPD) asked the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
“The investigation reveals that … Nathaniel Crabtree violently attacked two separate women in front of their homes,” wrote Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Robinson in a letter to Arkansas State Police (ASP), dated September 6, 2024.
“Considering the totality of the circumstances, Officer Nutt had a reasonable belief that Mr. Crabtree would imminently use deadly physical force against him. Based upon the foregoing, Officer Nutt’s use of force was justified under Arkansas law.”
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., BPD officers responded to a 911 call from a Stoneburrow neighborhood resident reporting a disturbance on Southwest Castlewood Street. Officer Nutt located the suspect, identified as Crabtree, on Sandrock Road. During the incident, Officer Nutt discharged his weapon, striking Crabtree. Crabtree was transported to Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Nutt, who began working for BPD in January 2022, was placed on paid administrative leave, per BPD protocol.
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Fayetteville accident claims life of Pocahontas manageable
FAYETTEVILLE – A single-vehicle accident in Fayetteville on Monday claimed the life of a Pocahontas man, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Rokson Kabua, age 26, was traveling southbound on the Garland exit ramp from Fulbright Expressway in his 2011 Kia Sportage when it left the roadway on the left side of the ramp. The Kia then struck a tree, overturned and came to a final rest on its top. Kabua was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 9.
Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the accident, according to the investigating state trooper.
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Over 500 pounds of marijuana seized by ASP during traffic stop in Pope Co.
POPE - On Monday, September 9, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a white 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on Interstate 40 near the 76-mile marker in Pope County for a traffic violation.
Troopers searched the van and uncovered multiple duffle bags stowed inside crates in the vehicle. Inside these bags, Troopers found 514 1-pound packages of illegal marijuana and approximately 2 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms.
Troopers arrested the driver, Ismar Zubovic, 41, of Houston, Texas, and transported him to the Pope County Detention Center, where he is charged with two felony counts of Trafficking a Controlled Substance and felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Zubovic told investigators he was traveling from California to New Jersey.
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State Capitol Week in Review
By Senator Bryan B. King
Legislators and state officials continue to work on methods of improving maternal health care in Arkansas.
A special committee created by the governor last week issued its recommendations in a report called “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.” It calls for making access to health care more clear and convenient for expectant mothers.
It also listed ways for medical providers to recognize when pregnant women are at risk of losing their health coverage. It recommends steps to make sure that women have some type of health insurance and are aware of the services available.
The lack of obstetricians in rural Arkansas is a challenge, so the committee recommended creating a loan forgiveness program for maternal care providers. One method is to increase the number of residencies in obstetrics and gynecology. Another would be to establish a school of midwifery.
Another recommendation was to create a process by which doulas and community health workers can get certified and receive Medicaid reimbursements. A doula is a woman who provides guidance and help during labor, and after delivery. Doulas provide physical and emotional support, with expertise in breathing techniques and breastfeeding.
Medicaid, a government health program for low-income families, pays for more than half the deliveries in Arkansas. Adding doulas and community health workers to the list of approved Medicaid providers could significantly increase the availability of maternal care in isolated parts of the state.
The report also recommends evaluating reimbursement rates for all aspects of maternal care, including family planning and contraception.
The state Health Department operates local clinics throughout Arkansas, and the department is assessing whether each one needs to enhance maternal health care. A report by the March of Dimes points to the urgency of expanding maternal care options. According to the organization, 38 of the 75 counties in Arkansas lack a hospital or birthing clinic with obstetric care providers.
Nationwide, about a third of all counties lack obstetrics services, according to the March of Dimes report.
Last December another special committee created by the legislature in 2019 issued a lengthy report that identified specific illnesses that are most prevalent in pregnant women in Arkansas, and recommended strategies for improving treatment.
The leading cause of death among those 38 was cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscles. The second leading cause was cardiovascular conditions caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity and age.
In last year’s legislative session lawmakers approved Act 562 requiring Medicaid to reimburse providers when they screen pregnant women for depression. An early diagnosis can dramatically help prevent the negative effects of postpartum depression.
Legislators also approved Act 553 to mandate that the state Medical Examiner conduct a postmortem examination of any woman who dies within 365 days of being pregnant, if the death is possibly related to the pregnancy. By identifying the serious medical conditions that harm a pregnant woman’s health, physicians can better treat and prevent them.
Act 581 of 2023 requires Medicaid to reimburse physicians and clinics for providing reversible contraception immediately and during postpartum
BERRYVILLE - Today marks the start of the 2024 Berryville Film Festival, a celebration of the area's best and most enterprising film enthusiasts.
Activities began earlier today with the feature of a number of short and micro short films submitted by filmmakers from across the region.
Events continue this evening with additional screenings beginning at 5:15 and an award ceremony and red carpet event hosted by CS bank. Events are taking place this weekend at both the Berryville Community Center and the Public Square in downtown Berryville.
Screenings, tours, vendors, film competitions and other activities will take place around the square and at the Berryville Community Center Theater. A number of workshops will also take place during this weekend’s film festival. Some topics include on-screen fighting, SFX makeup and screen writing.
Berryville’s beautiful downtown square will be blocked off to hold over 60 vendors for the community and festival participants to enjoy. Other activities will include live entertainment, food, outdoor screenings and more.
Events continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with the second opening ceremony in the community center and at 10 a.m. with the opening of vendors at the public square.
Awards and prizes for submitted films will range from Best Short of Berryville Film Festival to best actor, best actress, best cinematography and best horror, among many others.
For more information, and to obtain passes, visit www.berryvillefilmfest.com.
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Bentonville officer cleared in shooting death
BENTONVILLE - The 19th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney will not pursue charges against Bentonville Police Officer Omri-Andrew Nutt in connection with the July 11, 2024, shooting death of Nathaniel Mark Crabtree, 37.
The Bentonville Police Department (BPD) asked the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
“The investigation reveals that … Nathaniel Crabtree violently attacked two separate women in front of their homes,” wrote Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Robinson in a letter to Arkansas State Police (ASP), dated September 6, 2024.
“Considering the totality of the circumstances, Officer Nutt had a reasonable belief that Mr. Crabtree would imminently use deadly physical force against him. Based upon the foregoing, Officer Nutt’s use of force was justified under Arkansas law.”
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., BPD officers responded to a 911 call from a Stoneburrow neighborhood resident reporting a disturbance on Southwest Castlewood Street. Officer Nutt located the suspect, identified as Crabtree, on Sandrock Road. During the incident, Officer Nutt discharged his weapon, striking Crabtree. Crabtree was transported to Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Nutt, who began working for BPD in January 2022, was placed on paid administrative leave, per BPD protocol.
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Fayetteville accident claims life of Pocahontas manageable
FAYETTEVILLE – A single-vehicle accident in Fayetteville on Monday claimed the life of a Pocahontas man, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Rokson Kabua, age 26, was traveling southbound on the Garland exit ramp from Fulbright Expressway in his 2011 Kia Sportage when it left the roadway on the left side of the ramp. The Kia then struck a tree, overturned and came to a final rest on its top. Kabua was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 9.
Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the accident, according to the investigating state trooper.
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Over 500 pounds of marijuana seized by ASP during traffic stop in Pope Co.
POPE - On Monday, September 9, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a white 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on Interstate 40 near the 76-mile marker in Pope County for a traffic violation.
Troopers searched the van and uncovered multiple duffle bags stowed inside crates in the vehicle. Inside these bags, Troopers found 514 1-pound packages of illegal marijuana and approximately 2 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms.
Troopers arrested the driver, Ismar Zubovic, 41, of Houston, Texas, and transported him to the Pope County Detention Center, where he is charged with two felony counts of Trafficking a Controlled Substance and felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Zubovic told investigators he was traveling from California to New Jersey.
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State Capitol Week in Review
By Senator Bryan B. King
Legislators and state officials continue to work on methods of improving maternal health care in Arkansas.
A special committee created by the governor last week issued its recommendations in a report called “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.” It calls for making access to health care more clear and convenient for expectant mothers.
It also listed ways for medical providers to recognize when pregnant women are at risk of losing their health coverage. It recommends steps to make sure that women have some type of health insurance and are aware of the services available.
The lack of obstetricians in rural Arkansas is a challenge, so the committee recommended creating a loan forgiveness program for maternal care providers. One method is to increase the number of residencies in obstetrics and gynecology. Another would be to establish a school of midwifery.
Another recommendation was to create a process by which doulas and community health workers can get certified and receive Medicaid reimbursements. A doula is a woman who provides guidance and help during labor, and after delivery. Doulas provide physical and emotional support, with expertise in breathing techniques and breastfeeding.
Medicaid, a government health program for low-income families, pays for more than half the deliveries in Arkansas. Adding doulas and community health workers to the list of approved Medicaid providers could significantly increase the availability of maternal care in isolated parts of the state.
The report also recommends evaluating reimbursement rates for all aspects of maternal care, including family planning and contraception.
The state Health Department operates local clinics throughout Arkansas, and the department is assessing whether each one needs to enhance maternal health care. A report by the March of Dimes points to the urgency of expanding maternal care options. According to the organization, 38 of the 75 counties in Arkansas lack a hospital or birthing clinic with obstetric care providers.
Nationwide, about a third of all counties lack obstetrics services, according to the March of Dimes report.
Last December another special committee created by the legislature in 2019 issued a lengthy report that identified specific illnesses that are most prevalent in pregnant women in Arkansas, and recommended strategies for improving treatment.
The leading cause of death among those 38 was cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscles. The second leading cause was cardiovascular conditions caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity and age.
In last year’s legislative session lawmakers approved Act 562 requiring Medicaid to reimburse providers when they screen pregnant women for depression. An early diagnosis can dramatically help prevent the negative effects of postpartum depression.
Legislators also approved Act 553 to mandate that the state Medical Examiner conduct a postmortem examination of any woman who dies within 365 days of being pregnant, if the death is possibly related to the pregnancy. By identifying the serious medical conditions that harm a pregnant woman’s health, physicians can better treat and prevent them.
Act 581 of 2023 requires Medicaid to reimburse physicians and clinics for providing reversible contraception immediately and during postpartum
News for Thursday, September 12 2024
Carroll County Quorum Court to meet Sept. 17
BERRYVILLE - The Carroll County Quorum Court will meet in regular session on Sept. 17 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville. The meeting is open to the public.
Following committee reports and a public comment period, the quorum court will host the third reading of an ordinance to rescind a full-time mechanic position at the road department.
The following items of county business are listed under new business:
a. A Resolution Recognizing the 2024-2025 “Person of the Year”, Jennifer Roney, as an Outstanding Citizen of Carroll County, Arkansas
b. A Resolution Accepting the Receipt of a Funding Grant Through the AR Dept. of Human Services Sub-grant “Specialty Court Justice-Involved Peer Recovery Program”
c. 1st Reading: An Ordinance Allowing Switchback Bar and Grill to Apply for a “Private Club Permit” with the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
d. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) to Appropriate Grant Funds to the Green Forest Library
e. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) To Appropriate Funds Received from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) to the Sheriff’s Office
f. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) To Transfer Funds Between Payroll Job Positions and Line Items in the Road Department and For Other Purposes
g. An Emergency Ordinance Acknowledging and Authorizing the County’s Contracted Services Under ACA §14-14-1202
The meeting will conclude with comments from justices of the peace.
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CCSW to host Holiday Island Fall Clean-up Sept. 28
HOLIDAY ISLAND - The Carroll County Solid Waste District will host the annual Holiday Island Fall Clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The service is provided free of charge for CCSW customers only. Organizers ask residents to stack the material they need disposed of into two separate piles: one pile would be for bulky waste such as furniture, mattresses, box springs, sinks, toilets and dimensional lumber under three feet in length; the second pile would contain metal such as water heaters, washers, dryers, cookstoves and bare metal.
There is a limit of three bulky items per address.
Items that will not be picked up include:-Household trash-Hazardous waste such as car batteries, paint and fluids-Tires-Roofing material-Appliances containing freon-Electronics
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Arkansas bear season opens with archery Sept. 18
Bear hunters have few changes to worry about going into the 2024 bear season, with the most substantial difference being the elimination of shooting bears wearing telemetry collars. Here are a few things to remember as you prepare for Arkansas’s bear archery season opening day on Sept. 18.
Necklace No-NoIt is once again illegal to harvest any bear that is wearing a radio telemetry collar. At 2 inches wide, the leather collars are obvious when in the field, and with nearly all bear hunters harvesting their bear within archery range, there’s no mistaking a collared bear for one with no neckwear. This change actually is a reinstatement of a former regulation.
During the last two years, the AGFC has gathered baseline data on how hunting influences bear populations in newly opened areas. Arkansas held its first modern-day bear hunt in Bear Zones 3 and 4 during the 2022 hunting season, and information about harvest needed to be unbiased. Since protecting bears with collars introduced bias into the harvest, the restriction against taking a collared bear was lifted for those two years.
“We have a lot of time and taxpayer dollars invested in every bear that we collar,” Stacey Clark, assistant chief of wildlife management for the AGFC, said. “The trapping process can take days, and the information we gain through winter bear den health checks is invaluable in managing the species. We also want to make sure we do what we can to protect the female bears, as they are your producers of the next generation of bear cubs. Since all bears outfitted with radio collars are female, protecting them falls in line with our management strategies.”
Most collared bears also have an ear tag to help identify them, but many other bears sport ear tags without wearing a collar. These bears were nuisance bears that found their way into people’s backyards and had to be relocated. As long as they don’t have the collar, the bear is legal to harvest.
Get a PermitBoth residents and nonresidents must have a bear permit in addition to a valid license for big game to hunt and check a bear in Arkansas. Resident bear hunters will need a Sportsman’s License (license code RS or CS) as well as a free Resident Bear Permit (RBT). Nonresidents must purchase a Nonresident Bear Permit (NRB), which costs $300 and must have a valid Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License (NBG) for an additional $410. Both resident and nonresident hunters under 16 years old do not need a license to hunt, but they do need the proper youth bear permit. The Youth Resident Bear Permit (YBT) and Youth Nonresident Bear Permit (YBTN) must be obtained before pursuing a bear. Both of these permits are free.
All bear permits are available through the AGFC’s new license system online, through license vendors and through the AGFC’s mobile app.
Bear permits were introduced last year to better evaluate hunter participation and success throughout the state.
Pulling Teeth (and Hair)Successful hunters must submit a premolar tooth from the bear they harvest as part of the checking process. This isn’t a new requirement, but it is often overlooked during the excitement of tagging a bear.
When a hunter initially checks their bear, they will receive a packet in the mail from the AGFC within a few days. They will have seven days from the arrival of that packet to pull and return a premolar tooth to the AGFC. The tooth enables biologists to age the bear and match it up with data collected during the checking process.
Clark says the easiest time to pull the tooth is immediately after harvest.
The tooth packet also will include a separate envelope for a hair sample. While this is voluntary, it takes only seconds to collect. Hair samples should be pulled from the bear’s hide, not cut, as the hair follicles are the portion of the sample most needed.
An instructional video on how to collect these samples is available at the AGFC YouTube Page.
Who Likes Liver?In addition to tooth and hair samples collected from harvested bears, the AGFC is asking hunters who take a bear this season to contribute to ongoing research concerning the presence of pesticides and other chemicals that may be present in portions of Arkansas and their effects on the bear population in The Natural State. Anyone willing to participate can drop off a section of the bear’s liver to one of the AGFC’s chronic wasting disease drop-off locations for testing.
The locations of all CWD containers are available and updated at www.agfc.com/CWD.
“We only need a sample about the size of a baseball,” Clark said. “Just place it in aluminum foil and take it to one of those freezers. They can add their information to one of the CWD tags and we can process it from there.”
In addition to liver samples, any hunter who shoots a bear that has signs of mange should call the AGFC’s Wildlife Hotline to report the incident.
Visit www.agfc.com/bear for more information on bears and bear hunting in Arkansas.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup fall campaign underway
BERRYVILLE - Arkansans are being asked to do their part to keep Arkansas looking beautiful by signing up for this fall's Great Arkansas Cleanup.
The 2024 Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign kicked off Sept. 7 and will continue through Oct. 31.
In 2023, the hard work and dedication of Arkansans paid off, with nearly 150,000 hours spent participating in cleanup activities. Volunteers removed a staggering 514 tons of bulky waste from 2,132 miles of roadways and 772,051 acres of parks and public areas in all 75 counties.
Not only did volunteers clean up alongside waterways and shorelines, but they also collected 6,227 tires, 2,418 tons of recyclables and planted over 1,878 trees, shrubs, and flowers. Additionally, 182 litter grabber kits were distributed to individuals who wanted to clean their communities but were unable to join larger cleanups.
The impact of the Great Arkansas Cleanup goes far beyond just picking up litter. In 2023, the total economic value returned back to communities in Arkansas was nearly $5.4 million. This shows that investing in keeping our state clean pays off in more ways than one. Additionally, there were nearly 23,000 volunteers, representing a 63% increase over the last 5 years. This demonstrates the growing commitment of Arkansans and the power of community coming together to keep Arkansas beautiful.
By taking part in this statewide community improvement campaign, you can make a difference in your community and help keep Arkansas beautiful for generations to come. Find information on how to organize a cleanup event in your community and register your event to receive free bags, gloves, and t-shirts (while supplies last) at keeparkansasbeautiful.com.
BERRYVILLE - The Carroll County Quorum Court will meet in regular session on Sept. 17 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville. The meeting is open to the public.
Following committee reports and a public comment period, the quorum court will host the third reading of an ordinance to rescind a full-time mechanic position at the road department.
The following items of county business are listed under new business:
a. A Resolution Recognizing the 2024-2025 “Person of the Year”, Jennifer Roney, as an Outstanding Citizen of Carroll County, Arkansas
b. A Resolution Accepting the Receipt of a Funding Grant Through the AR Dept. of Human Services Sub-grant “Specialty Court Justice-Involved Peer Recovery Program”
c. 1st Reading: An Ordinance Allowing Switchback Bar and Grill to Apply for a “Private Club Permit” with the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
d. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) to Appropriate Grant Funds to the Green Forest Library
e. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) To Appropriate Funds Received from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) to the Sheriff’s Office
f. A Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2023-54 (The 2024 Budget Ordinance) To Transfer Funds Between Payroll Job Positions and Line Items in the Road Department and For Other Purposes
g. An Emergency Ordinance Acknowledging and Authorizing the County’s Contracted Services Under ACA §14-14-1202
The meeting will conclude with comments from justices of the peace.
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CCSW to host Holiday Island Fall Clean-up Sept. 28
HOLIDAY ISLAND - The Carroll County Solid Waste District will host the annual Holiday Island Fall Clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The service is provided free of charge for CCSW customers only. Organizers ask residents to stack the material they need disposed of into two separate piles: one pile would be for bulky waste such as furniture, mattresses, box springs, sinks, toilets and dimensional lumber under three feet in length; the second pile would contain metal such as water heaters, washers, dryers, cookstoves and bare metal.
There is a limit of three bulky items per address.
Items that will not be picked up include:-Household trash-Hazardous waste such as car batteries, paint and fluids-Tires-Roofing material-Appliances containing freon-Electronics
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Arkansas bear season opens with archery Sept. 18
Bear hunters have few changes to worry about going into the 2024 bear season, with the most substantial difference being the elimination of shooting bears wearing telemetry collars. Here are a few things to remember as you prepare for Arkansas’s bear archery season opening day on Sept. 18.
Necklace No-NoIt is once again illegal to harvest any bear that is wearing a radio telemetry collar. At 2 inches wide, the leather collars are obvious when in the field, and with nearly all bear hunters harvesting their bear within archery range, there’s no mistaking a collared bear for one with no neckwear. This change actually is a reinstatement of a former regulation.
During the last two years, the AGFC has gathered baseline data on how hunting influences bear populations in newly opened areas. Arkansas held its first modern-day bear hunt in Bear Zones 3 and 4 during the 2022 hunting season, and information about harvest needed to be unbiased. Since protecting bears with collars introduced bias into the harvest, the restriction against taking a collared bear was lifted for those two years.
“We have a lot of time and taxpayer dollars invested in every bear that we collar,” Stacey Clark, assistant chief of wildlife management for the AGFC, said. “The trapping process can take days, and the information we gain through winter bear den health checks is invaluable in managing the species. We also want to make sure we do what we can to protect the female bears, as they are your producers of the next generation of bear cubs. Since all bears outfitted with radio collars are female, protecting them falls in line with our management strategies.”
Most collared bears also have an ear tag to help identify them, but many other bears sport ear tags without wearing a collar. These bears were nuisance bears that found their way into people’s backyards and had to be relocated. As long as they don’t have the collar, the bear is legal to harvest.
Get a PermitBoth residents and nonresidents must have a bear permit in addition to a valid license for big game to hunt and check a bear in Arkansas. Resident bear hunters will need a Sportsman’s License (license code RS or CS) as well as a free Resident Bear Permit (RBT). Nonresidents must purchase a Nonresident Bear Permit (NRB), which costs $300 and must have a valid Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License (NBG) for an additional $410. Both resident and nonresident hunters under 16 years old do not need a license to hunt, but they do need the proper youth bear permit. The Youth Resident Bear Permit (YBT) and Youth Nonresident Bear Permit (YBTN) must be obtained before pursuing a bear. Both of these permits are free.
All bear permits are available through the AGFC’s new license system online, through license vendors and through the AGFC’s mobile app.
Bear permits were introduced last year to better evaluate hunter participation and success throughout the state.
Pulling Teeth (and Hair)Successful hunters must submit a premolar tooth from the bear they harvest as part of the checking process. This isn’t a new requirement, but it is often overlooked during the excitement of tagging a bear.
When a hunter initially checks their bear, they will receive a packet in the mail from the AGFC within a few days. They will have seven days from the arrival of that packet to pull and return a premolar tooth to the AGFC. The tooth enables biologists to age the bear and match it up with data collected during the checking process.
Clark says the easiest time to pull the tooth is immediately after harvest.
The tooth packet also will include a separate envelope for a hair sample. While this is voluntary, it takes only seconds to collect. Hair samples should be pulled from the bear’s hide, not cut, as the hair follicles are the portion of the sample most needed.
An instructional video on how to collect these samples is available at the AGFC YouTube Page.
Who Likes Liver?In addition to tooth and hair samples collected from harvested bears, the AGFC is asking hunters who take a bear this season to contribute to ongoing research concerning the presence of pesticides and other chemicals that may be present in portions of Arkansas and their effects on the bear population in The Natural State. Anyone willing to participate can drop off a section of the bear’s liver to one of the AGFC’s chronic wasting disease drop-off locations for testing.
The locations of all CWD containers are available and updated at www.agfc.com/CWD.
“We only need a sample about the size of a baseball,” Clark said. “Just place it in aluminum foil and take it to one of those freezers. They can add their information to one of the CWD tags and we can process it from there.”
In addition to liver samples, any hunter who shoots a bear that has signs of mange should call the AGFC’s Wildlife Hotline to report the incident.
Visit www.agfc.com/bear for more information on bears and bear hunting in Arkansas.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup fall campaign underway
BERRYVILLE - Arkansans are being asked to do their part to keep Arkansas looking beautiful by signing up for this fall's Great Arkansas Cleanup.
The 2024 Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign kicked off Sept. 7 and will continue through Oct. 31.
In 2023, the hard work and dedication of Arkansans paid off, with nearly 150,000 hours spent participating in cleanup activities. Volunteers removed a staggering 514 tons of bulky waste from 2,132 miles of roadways and 772,051 acres of parks and public areas in all 75 counties.
Not only did volunteers clean up alongside waterways and shorelines, but they also collected 6,227 tires, 2,418 tons of recyclables and planted over 1,878 trees, shrubs, and flowers. Additionally, 182 litter grabber kits were distributed to individuals who wanted to clean their communities but were unable to join larger cleanups.
The impact of the Great Arkansas Cleanup goes far beyond just picking up litter. In 2023, the total economic value returned back to communities in Arkansas was nearly $5.4 million. This shows that investing in keeping our state clean pays off in more ways than one. Additionally, there were nearly 23,000 volunteers, representing a 63% increase over the last 5 years. This demonstrates the growing commitment of Arkansans and the power of community coming together to keep Arkansas beautiful.
By taking part in this statewide community improvement campaign, you can make a difference in your community and help keep Arkansas beautiful for generations to come. Find information on how to organize a cleanup event in your community and register your event to receive free bags, gloves, and t-shirts (while supplies last) at keeparkansasbeautiful.com.
News for Wednesday, September 11 2024
Berryville Film Festival this Friday and Saturday
BERRYVILLE – Calling all film experts and fans, the 2024 Berryville Film Festival kicks off this Friday and Saturday at the public square in downtown Berryville.
Screenings, tours, vendors, film competitions and other activities will take place around the square and at the Berryville Community Center Theater. A number of workshops will also take place during this weekend’s film festival. Some topics include on-screen fighting, SFX makeup and screen writing. Anyone interested in hosting a film-related workshop is encouraged to email BerryvilleFilmFest@gmail.com.
Berryville’s beautiful downtown square will be blocked off to hold over 60 vendors for the community and festival participants to enjoy. Other activities will include live entertainment, food, outdoor screenings and more.
Events begin at 10 a.m. Friday with the opening ceremony at the Berryville Community Center. Tours will be held through 4 p.m. at the Carroll County Historical and Genealogical Society. Screenings of various films will be hosted at the community center throughout the day.
Events continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with the second opening ceremony in the community center and at 10 a.m. with the opening of vendors at the public square.
Awards and prizes for submitted films will range from Best Short of Berryville Film Festival to best actor, best actress, best cinematography and best horror, among many others. All films submitted must have been completed within the past three years. By submitting a film, filmmakers will give the Berryville Film Festival the right to screen their film during the event.
Those who volunteer for the event can get in for free.
For more information, and to obtain passes, visit www.berryvillefilmfest.com.
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Economic forecast presentation to be held in Berryville
BERRYVILLE – A presentation is scheduled next week in Berryville to provide local residents, business owners and community leaders with a forecast of the economy.
The North Arkansas College Foundation, the Berryville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Berryville are sponsoring the informative presentation about the state of economy. Organizers invite those interested join them and guest speaker Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist, and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Topics will include international trade, economic growth, macroeconomics, public policy and other items.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Berryville Community Center. Lunch will be provided by Chick-Fil-A at 11:45 a.m. with the program beginning at Noon. Tickets are available at $15 each and can be purchased online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eub/event/carrollcountylunch/ or by contacting Micki Somers at (870) 391-3242 for an invoice.
Attendees should R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 13.
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Berryville Library to host Young Screenwriters Workshop
Submitted by Berryville Library
BERRYVILLE - Ever wondered how to format a screenplay or where to begin with your script? Join award-winning screenwriter Charlie Brady this Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Berryville Community Center meeting room as he guides you through the essentials of screenplay creation.
Sponsored by the Berryville Public Library, this workshop is being held as part of the Berryville Film Festival. The workshop is free to anyone under 24 and is ideal for beginners or anyone facing writer’s block.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be inspired. No reservations or tickets are required. Just bring your questions and get ready to dive in!
For more information, contact the Berryville Public Library at 104 Spring St. or call (870) 423-2323.
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State Capitol Week in Review
By Senator Bryan B. King
A legislative committee has signed off on stronger penalties against pharmacy benefit managers that fail to reimburse local drug stores according to rates established in state law.
The Senate and House Committees on Insurance and Commerce reviewed and accepted new rules proposed by the Arkansas Insurance Department. The rules govern reimbursements paid by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to pharmacies.
An important provision in the rules prohibits PBMs from reimbursing independent pharmacies at lower rates than they pay to pharmacies owned by or affiliated with the PBMs. Also, PBMs must reimburse local pharmacies at a rate known as NADAC, which stands for national average drug acquisition cost.
Legislators have been hearing concerns from local pharmacies about the disparities in reimbursements, and about their concerns that they may have to close if PBMs don’t adjust their reimbursement rates.
The Insurance Department receives about 1,500 complaints a month from local, independent pharmacies about alleged violations of the law. Regulators believe that many more possible violations are not reported because pharmacists just don’t have time to fill out the paperwork.
The Department may levy a $5,000 fine for each violation, with a cap of $50,000. However, under the proposed new rules there would be no cap on financial penalties.
The Department notified PBMs in March that stricter rules were being proposed. In August the governor and the state Insurance Commissioner announced fines of $1.47 million against four major PBMs.
Arkansas was one of the first states in the country to regulate PBMs, which are companies that negotiate contracts between manufacturers, health insurance providers and local pharmacies. In that role they act as a middle man, and they’re instrumental in the prices that consumers pay for prescription drugs.
Since the legislature passed Act 900 of 2015, the Insurance Department has regulated the reimbursements paid by PBMs to pharmacies. Act 900 was challenged in court by PBMs but was upheld by the United States Supreme Court.
In a 2018 special session the legislature strengthened the Insurance Department’s authority to license and regulate PBMs.
The first attempt to regulate PBMs in Arkansas was in 2003. The Senate passed a bill to regulate the companies, but it died in the House.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
In 1993 the legislature approved Act 796 to change the law governing workers’ compensation insurance. At that time, rates were increasing and the availability of insurance was decreasing. A provision in the act requires the Insurance Commissioner to present a report each year to legislators about the market for workers’ compensation insurance in Arkansas.
The commissioner told legislators that the market is strong and profitable, and that rates in Arkansas were among the lowest in the country. In a nutshell, “that is good news for businesses buying coverage for employees,” he said.
Before passage of Act 796 there had never been a prosecution for workers’ comp fraud. Since then there have been 174 cases referred for prosecution by Department’s investigators, resulting in 123 convictions.
BERRYVILLE – Calling all film experts and fans, the 2024 Berryville Film Festival kicks off this Friday and Saturday at the public square in downtown Berryville.
Screenings, tours, vendors, film competitions and other activities will take place around the square and at the Berryville Community Center Theater. A number of workshops will also take place during this weekend’s film festival. Some topics include on-screen fighting, SFX makeup and screen writing. Anyone interested in hosting a film-related workshop is encouraged to email BerryvilleFilmFest@gmail.com.
Berryville’s beautiful downtown square will be blocked off to hold over 60 vendors for the community and festival participants to enjoy. Other activities will include live entertainment, food, outdoor screenings and more.
Events begin at 10 a.m. Friday with the opening ceremony at the Berryville Community Center. Tours will be held through 4 p.m. at the Carroll County Historical and Genealogical Society. Screenings of various films will be hosted at the community center throughout the day.
Events continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with the second opening ceremony in the community center and at 10 a.m. with the opening of vendors at the public square.
Awards and prizes for submitted films will range from Best Short of Berryville Film Festival to best actor, best actress, best cinematography and best horror, among many others. All films submitted must have been completed within the past three years. By submitting a film, filmmakers will give the Berryville Film Festival the right to screen their film during the event.
Those who volunteer for the event can get in for free.
For more information, and to obtain passes, visit www.berryvillefilmfest.com.
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Economic forecast presentation to be held in Berryville
BERRYVILLE – A presentation is scheduled next week in Berryville to provide local residents, business owners and community leaders with a forecast of the economy.
The North Arkansas College Foundation, the Berryville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Berryville are sponsoring the informative presentation about the state of economy. Organizers invite those interested join them and guest speaker Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist, and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Topics will include international trade, economic growth, macroeconomics, public policy and other items.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Berryville Community Center. Lunch will be provided by Chick-Fil-A at 11:45 a.m. with the program beginning at Noon. Tickets are available at $15 each and can be purchased online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eub/event/carrollcountylunch/ or by contacting Micki Somers at (870) 391-3242 for an invoice.
Attendees should R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 13.
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Berryville Library to host Young Screenwriters Workshop
Submitted by Berryville Library
BERRYVILLE - Ever wondered how to format a screenplay or where to begin with your script? Join award-winning screenwriter Charlie Brady this Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Berryville Community Center meeting room as he guides you through the essentials of screenplay creation.
Sponsored by the Berryville Public Library, this workshop is being held as part of the Berryville Film Festival. The workshop is free to anyone under 24 and is ideal for beginners or anyone facing writer’s block.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be inspired. No reservations or tickets are required. Just bring your questions and get ready to dive in!
For more information, contact the Berryville Public Library at 104 Spring St. or call (870) 423-2323.
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State Capitol Week in Review
By Senator Bryan B. King
A legislative committee has signed off on stronger penalties against pharmacy benefit managers that fail to reimburse local drug stores according to rates established in state law.
The Senate and House Committees on Insurance and Commerce reviewed and accepted new rules proposed by the Arkansas Insurance Department. The rules govern reimbursements paid by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to pharmacies.
An important provision in the rules prohibits PBMs from reimbursing independent pharmacies at lower rates than they pay to pharmacies owned by or affiliated with the PBMs. Also, PBMs must reimburse local pharmacies at a rate known as NADAC, which stands for national average drug acquisition cost.
Legislators have been hearing concerns from local pharmacies about the disparities in reimbursements, and about their concerns that they may have to close if PBMs don’t adjust their reimbursement rates.
The Insurance Department receives about 1,500 complaints a month from local, independent pharmacies about alleged violations of the law. Regulators believe that many more possible violations are not reported because pharmacists just don’t have time to fill out the paperwork.
The Department may levy a $5,000 fine for each violation, with a cap of $50,000. However, under the proposed new rules there would be no cap on financial penalties.
The Department notified PBMs in March that stricter rules were being proposed. In August the governor and the state Insurance Commissioner announced fines of $1.47 million against four major PBMs.
Arkansas was one of the first states in the country to regulate PBMs, which are companies that negotiate contracts between manufacturers, health insurance providers and local pharmacies. In that role they act as a middle man, and they’re instrumental in the prices that consumers pay for prescription drugs.
Since the legislature passed Act 900 of 2015, the Insurance Department has regulated the reimbursements paid by PBMs to pharmacies. Act 900 was challenged in court by PBMs but was upheld by the United States Supreme Court.
In a 2018 special session the legislature strengthened the Insurance Department’s authority to license and regulate PBMs.
The first attempt to regulate PBMs in Arkansas was in 2003. The Senate passed a bill to regulate the companies, but it died in the House.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
In 1993 the legislature approved Act 796 to change the law governing workers’ compensation insurance. At that time, rates were increasing and the availability of insurance was decreasing. A provision in the act requires the Insurance Commissioner to present a report each year to legislators about the market for workers’ compensation insurance in Arkansas.
The commissioner told legislators that the market is strong and profitable, and that rates in Arkansas were among the lowest in the country. In a nutshell, “that is good news for businesses buying coverage for employees,” he said.
Before passage of Act 796 there had never been a prosecution for workers’ comp fraud. Since then there have been 174 cases referred for prosecution by Department’s investigators, resulting in 123 convictions.
News for Monday, September 9 2024
Bobcat athletic schedule updateBERRYVILLE – The Berryville Bobcat athletic schedule for this week is as follows:
Junior and Senior volleyball today at home against Pea Ridge. Start time is 4:30 p.m.On Sept. 12, the golf team will tee off at 1 p.m. against Bella Vista at the Highlands. Also on Thursday, the seventh grade and junior football teams travel to Greenland with kick off at 5:30/7 p.m.The Bobcats host Greenland for their second contest of the football season this Friday, Sept. 13. Kick off is 7 p.m.The Bobcats cross country teams then travel to Elkins this Saturday, Sept. 14. Start time is 8 a.m.
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Grandparents Day at Berryville ElementaryBERRYVILLE – Berryville Elementary School will host Grandparents Day this Friday, Sept. 13.Join your student for a classroom activity from 2:30-3 p.m. that afternoon. Everyone in attendance must show ID. Only those listed on the form sent home with students will be allowed to participate.
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Carroll County Extension hosting public surveyBERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Extension Office is currently conducting a needs assessment for residents and families in the area.The survey is available at https://forms.office.com/r/qE68qKuiNa and will focus on issues such as Food Safety and Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Marriage/Parenting/Family Life, Health Education and Aging.The survey will be adopted by the extension office to see what programs are needed for the 2025 program year.
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Carroll County Community Foundation hosting grant-writing workshopBERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Community Foundation will host a grant-writing workshop on Oct. 17. The workshop will include lunch and educational information on how to write better grants for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The event is scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Carroll Electric Meeting Room and will include a presentation by Dr. Hunter P. Goodman of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension.
The workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP by Oct. 10 by emailing bmathews@uada.edu.
Partners for this event include Carroll County Collaborative, Center for Rural Resilience and Workforce Development, the UofA Division of Agriculture, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, the Carroll County Community Foundation, and the EDA University Center Program.
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Grandparents Day at Berryville ElementaryBERRYVILLE – Berryville Elementary School will host Grandparents Day this Friday, Sept. 13.Join your student for a classroom activity from 2:30-3 p.m. that afternoon. Everyone in attendance must show ID. Only those listed on the form sent home with students will be allowed to participate.
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Carroll County Extension hosting public surveyBERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Extension Office is currently conducting a needs assessment for residents and families in the area.The survey is available at https://forms.office.com/r/qE68qKuiNa and will focus on issues such as Food Safety and Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Marriage/Parenting/Family Life, Health Education and Aging.The survey will be adopted by the extension office to see what programs are needed for the 2025 program year.
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Carroll County Community Foundation hosting grant-writing workshopBERRYVILLE – The Carroll County Community Foundation will host a grant-writing workshop on Oct. 17. The workshop will include lunch and educational information on how to write better grants for nonprofits and community-based organizations. The event is scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Carroll Electric Meeting Room and will include a presentation by Dr. Hunter P. Goodman of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension.
The workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP by Oct. 10 by emailing bmathews@uada.edu.
Partners for this event include Carroll County Collaborative, Center for Rural Resilience and Workforce Development, the UofA Division of Agriculture, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, the Carroll County Community Foundation, and the EDA University Center Program.
Arrest Reports: 9/08
David Bogachoff Of Kingston Was Arrested On September 6th For- Revocation
Cody Davenport Of Springdale Was Arrested On September 6th For- Violation Of A Protection Order
Jose Gonzalez Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To Appear
Clansy Latdrik Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 6th For- Contempt Of Court- Failure To Appear x2
Michael Lelwoj Of Green Forest Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To Comply With Registration- Fleeing
Jose Lerma Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To Appear
John Massa of Green Forest Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To AppearShelby McDaniel Of Green Forest Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To Appear
Ericc Nunn Of Everton Was Arrested On September 6th For- Failure To Appear
David Palos Of Springdale Was Arrested On September 6th For- Court Commitment
Tyler Thomas Of Eureka Springs Was Arrested On September 6th For- Careless & Prohibited Driving- DWI- Possession- Refusal To Submit To A Chemical Test
Jonathan Beaird Of Everton Was Arrested On September 7th For- Contempt Of Court x2- Failure To Appear x2
Blake Hendeski Of Fayetteville Was Arrested On September 7th For- Contributing To Delinquency Of A Minor- Illegal Window Tint- No Proof Of Liability Insurance- No Tail Light- Possession Of An Open Container- Violation Of Interlock Device
William Vendeski Of Oconto Wisconsin Was Arrested On September 7th- Possession Of An Open Container- Purchase Or Possession By A Minor
Thaw Htoo Of Heber Springs Was Arrested On September 7th
There are currently 105 Inmates Housed at the Carroll County Detention Center
News for Monday, September 9 2024
Bobcat families reminded to turn in free/reduced lunch forms
BERRYVILLE - The Berryville School District will be participating in the National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and School Breakfast Program. Households may be eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits.
The free and reduced meal program across the state provides meals for students with parental guardians who meet a certain income requirement. Families of Arkansas students are urged to turn in their applications this month, regardless of whether they qualify for free/reduced meals or not. The more applications turned in, the more resources a district may qualify for – resources that benefit all students attending a particular district.
Applications may be found in the Office at each building as well as online at bobcat.k12.ar.us. Households that participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must complete and return the application.
Applications will be considered incomplete if all information is not provided as described in the instructions provided with the application. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year as circumstances change provided that the loss of income causes the household income during the period of unemployment to be within the eligibility criteria.
Households with children who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. may submit an application with abbreviated information as described in the application instructions.
All applications are subject to verification. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request to: Owen Powell at 870-480-4681
Children certified as foster, migrant, homeless or runaway by the district are categorically eligible for free meals. Contact Anna Summers, Migrant Coordinator or Mindy Hicks, Homeless Liaison at 870-480-4620 with questions regarding foster, migrant, homeless or runaway meal benefits.
Households who are notified of their eligibility but who do not want their children to receive free meals must contact the school. SNAP households should complete an application if they were not notified of their eligibility by August 31,
2024.
In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability.
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USAF Band of Mid-America coming to Branson, Springfield
BRANSON, Mo. - The US Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts in Springfield and Branson, Mo. next month.
The following two concerts are planned:
Tuesday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.: John Goodman Amphitheater Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897
Wednesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m.: Branson High School, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616
Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of styles, ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, swing, and modern jazz. At one of their concerts you are just as likely to hear the music of contemporary composers as you would the classic sounds of Count Basie or Glenn Miller.
The ensemble has backed many jazz greats such as Jamey Aebersold, Bobby Shew, Allen Vizzutti, and Jeff Jarvis, and is often requested for featured performances at jazz clinics and festivals throughout the country. Several of the band’s members are also gifted composers and arrangers, and their compositions are often featured in concert.
Whether performing for a head of state, before a capacity crowd in our 10-state touring area, or for our troops at home or abroad, the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble reflects the heritage and pride of our great nation and the United States Air Force.
Organizer and parent organization: The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America represents the professionalism and excellence found every day throughout the United States Air Force. All musicians are active-duty airmen stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The band recently won the 2022 NATAS Mid- America Emmy for Arts & Entertainment Long Form Content for their “Spirit of the Season” holiday program that was broadcast on over 100 national TV stations.
Small ensembles and Air Force representatives are available for interview-related performances to promote these concerts. Please contact marla@marqueemediastl.com to make arrangements.
USAF Band of Mid-America
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America is the principal musical ambassador of Headquarters Air Mobility Command. These talented Air Force musicians have had the distinction of performing for Pope John Paul II, Presidents George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter, the Queen of the Netherlands, and hundreds of other US and foreign leaders. The band performs free civic outreach and recruiting concerts for audiences throughout the Midwest, playing more than 400 engagements each year. In its broader travels, the band has performed in New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, the Gulf Coast, Germany, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Barbados, Grenada, Guatemala, Venezuela, Bolivia, and the Azores.
Whether recording or performing for live, radio, and television audiences, band members reflect Air Force excellence to millions of people each year.
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AGFC opens new volunteer opportunities for high school students
High school students can build meaningful experiences in conservation while gaining valuable community service hours toward their graduation thanks to a new organized volunteer program recently launched by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
According to Act 237 of 2023 (the LEARNS Act), students set to graduate during the 2026-27 school year and beyond must complete 75 community service hours during their high school career to graduate. Many schools have reached out to their local communities to develop opportunities, but the newly established AGFC program may help fulfill this requirement for many students interested in giving back to conservation as well as their community.
“We’re really embracing Gov. Sanders’ initiative to get more people outdoors, especially our youth,” AGFC Director Austin Booth said. “Conservation has always been driven by people volunteering their time and resources into making this world better than they found it, so this was a natural fit for her vision.”
Volunteering for community service also can be a difference-maker for students seeking scholarships and internships as they make the transition from high school to college.
“Besides being a requirement and a resume builder, volunteering is an opportunity to be more involved in your community and meet people with the same interests,” Leah Hughes, Volunteer Program coordinator for the AGFC, said. “And, best of all, those students who participate are credited for their contributions.”
Hughes says most volunteer opportunities for schools will begin with a request from their school district. Teachers, parents and students can direct their school administrators to www.agfc.com/volunteer and register their district to be endorsed for youth volunteer opportunities.
“The district needs to fill out this form to make sure that resources like transportation can be considered,” Hughes said. “From there, we will send the request to our staff in that area to look for volunteer opportunities that can fill needs at the agency.”
Hughes said volunteer opportunities will be hosted by a crew of AGFC staff encompassing all aspects of the agency’s work. Events may run the gamut from organized trail cleanups to helping at fishing derbies, archery tournaments or other events.
“We’re trying to offer a variety of experiences so students can find something they can enjoy doing and feel like they contributed once the work is done,” Hughes said. “Having worked at many of our events myself, I can tell you that it can be so fun and fulfilling that you might have a hard time stopping at those minimum hours required.”
Districts who request opportunities will be notified of events in their area, and will receive priority placement for events that have limited participation. However, any student wanting to volunteer can find opportunities as they become available at the AGFC’s web portal.
Visit www.agfc.com/volunteer for more information.
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