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Thomas Kevin Blewett
For the second time in less than three weeks, an anticipated plea deal for accused murderer Thomas Kevin Blewett did not happen during a pretrial hearing on Thursday, June 4.

Two Injured

Two people were transported to local hospitals after an aviation accident that occurred as a small airplane was attempting to take off from Trigger Gap Airfield in rural Berryville at 6:16 p.m. Monday, May 25, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release the next day. One patient was transported by ground ambulance and one by a Survival Flight helicopter. No update on their condition was available, according to the release. The Federal Aviation Administration began an investigation into the incident, the release said. The FAA’s registry indicates the aircraft is a Cessna, manufactured in 1967 and registered to James M. Kelley of Greenwood.
Two people were transported to local hospitals after an aviation accident that occurred as a small airplane was attempting to take off from Trigger Gap Airfield in rural Berryville on the evening of Monday, May 25.

Sweep focuses on sex offenders

A two-day multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders in Carroll County resulted in 14 arrests — including 13 registered sex offenders — the seizure of two firearms and the discovery of evidence that has prompted multiple federal investigations, according to law enforcement officials.

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Dolly Day to feature '9 to 5' screening

The Eureka Springs Auditorium will celebrate Dolly Parton with a screening of the film “9 to 5” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

Masonic breakfast scheduled Oct. 17

A Masonic Breakfast sponsored by the Basin Spring Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of Harvey and Tower Road in Eureka Springs.

Pancake breakfasts to benefit Inspiration Point firefighters

The Inspiration Point Rural Fire Department Auxiliary will host pancake breakfasts Friday, Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 4, to raise money for the department’s equipment and services.

Voter information night scheduled Sept. 30

A voter information program Wednesday, Sept. 30, will address how ballots are counted and audited in Carroll County, along with voter registration and November ballot initiatives.

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Obituaries
Patsy Ruth Beaver
Patsy Ruth Beaver
Patsy Ruth Beaver, age 66 of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026.  She was born on October 2, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Don White and Karen Evans White.  
Donna Howerton
Donna Darlene Howerton
Donna Darlene (Ayers) Howerton, age 67 of Berryville, AR, peacefully passed on April 12, 2026, at 7:54 pm in Gulf Breeze, Florida, 361 days following her husband. Her greatest …
David Bell
David Lee Bell
David Lee Bell, 73, of Berryville, Arkansas, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 
Sue Winkle
Sue Winkle
Sue Carolyn Winkle, age 90, of Harrison, AR, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Countryside Assisted Living in Harrison, Arkansas. 
Chiyoko Elliott
Chiyoko Uchima Elliott
Chiyoko Uchima Elliott, 90, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Berryville, Arkansas.

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