October 2022

Hospital provided $2 million in free care, administrator says

October 25, 2022

Mercy Hospital in Berryville provided more than $2 million in unreimbursed care for 814 patients who were unable to pay during the hospital’s fiscal year that ended June 30, hospital administrator VonDa Moore told the Carroll County Quorum Court at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 18.

Local man dies in 1-vehicle wreck

October 25, 2022

An 80-year-old Berryville man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday, Oct. 18, on Arkansas 21 North, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police.

Berryville school board approves fuel-pump purchase

October 25, 2022

The Berryville School Board had a quick and efficient meeting Oct. 17, primarily hearing presentations and reports.

Green Forest board OKs purchase of house for preschool

October 25, 2022

Another Green Forest School District preschool is on the horizon. At its Oct.

Taking care of people on the ground

October 25, 2022

I’ve recently introduced the television series, “West Wing” to my mom. I’ve watched it before, and I am inspired by the zeal, drive and ideals of some of the characters concerning our country, democracy and politics. We’ve been watching it while I work on the newspaper late at night. I knew she would like it as she has always been interested in the world and politics. She’s always subscribed to various newspapers throughout her life and keeps up with news. There are seven seasons in the series, and we were watching an episode titled, “West Wing Special Episode” in Season 3 the other night. This particular episode highlights some former people that have worked within the White House as they discussed their former positions. They all had very demanding jobs that took over their personal lives, and yet they all said they loved it.

October 25, 2022

MaryEllen Webb of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born August 20, 1947, in Granite City, Illinois to Melvin and Betty (Kohfal) Parks. MaryEllen passed away October 11, 2022, in Bentonville at the age of 75.

Delbert Dale Bowlin

October 25, 2022

Delbert Dale Bowlin, “Dale” as his friends knew him, was born on July 28, 1936, in a tent near Apple Valley, Idaho, and passed away October 10, 2022, at 86, in Berryville, Arkansas. As 1936 was the height of the depression, his father, Walter Delbert Bowlin, found work with the CCC and WPA and was working on a WPA project riprapping the Boise River when he was born.

October 25, 2022

Terry Dwayne Bailey, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas, was born March 25, 1963, in Berryville, Arkansas to Venita Carol Bailey. Terry departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the age of 59.

Guest column: Ballot issues

October 25, 2022

Arkansas Farm Bureau has advocated for the agriculture industry and rural communities for nearly 90 years, and we represent more than 180,000 member families across the state. On Nov. 8, Arkansas voters will be asked to cast ballots that would have an incredible impact on our state’s constitution.

Knapp leads Lady Bobcats at Rogers meet

October 25, 2022

Berryville sophomore Bella Knapp finished 26th in the girls division at the Lions Thrive Invitational cross country meet hosted by Gravette at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Rogers on Tuesday, Oct. 18, covering the 5,000-meter course in a time of 23 minutes, 46.70 seconds.