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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.
Community News

Carroll County Community Foundation awards more than $114K in grants

Lana Boggs (left) of the Carroll County Community Foundation presents Green Forest School District Superintendent David Gilmore with a Giving Tree grant to purchase four portable automated external defibrillators.
The Carroll County Community Foundation has awarded more than $114,000 to 26 local organizations, announcing the grants as it celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Squires receives Carla Youngblood award from Friends

Tyler Squires of Berryville is the latest recipient of the Carla Youngblood Community Spirit Award.

Rotary Club presents Princess Ball Nov. 14

The Berryville Rotary Club’s annual Princess Ball will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Berryville Community Center. This year’s theme is An Enchanted Forest, promising a …

Christmas Gifts Galore set for Nov. 21

The Carroll County Country Chicks Extension Homemakers Club will host its 12th annual Christmas Gifts Galore gift and craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Berryville Community …

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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