April 2023

Winds of Discontent?

April 18, 2023

Scout Clean Energy hosted the first of two planned open-house events on Tuesday, April 11, at the Berryville Community Center to address residents’ concerns over the company’s planned wind-turbine development near Green Forest. Scout, based in Boulder, Colo., plans for its “Nimbus” project to expand over approximately 9,000 acres — about 14 square miles — in Carroll County, much of it along County Road 905 southeast of Green Forest.

Hutson leaving Berryville after two seasons

April 18, 2023

The Berryville Bobcats will have a new head football coach next fall. Bryan Hutson, who has served as Berryville’s head coach the past two seasons, confirmed last week that he is stepping down to accept a teaching position in the Hot Springs Lakeside School District.

Students deserve kudos

April 18, 2023

Iwant to start off this month’s Bobcat Buzz by celebrating some of our awesome students! First, Berryville High School senior Gisselle Estrada was chosen to represent North Arkansas College at the state Skills USA competition in Hot Springs. Congratulations to Ms. Estrada!

Local author’s book reveals untold story of prominent Arkansas native’s tragic end

April 18, 2023

A local historian has finally given voice to a prominent Carroll County native, 90 years after a suspicious elevator accident took the man’s life. Dale Ross, vice president of the Carroll County Historical Society, has written a book titled “A Voice For Ira” that delves into the accident that killed Ira Gurley.

April 18, 2023

More than 18 years since the Eureka Springs Times-Echo last appeared in print, the local Eureka Springs newspaper is back. Carroll County Community Media LLC relaunched the Times-Echo last week.

April 18, 2023

Members of the Eureka Springs City Council say some city employees and individuals who serve on commissions have had to endure “viciousness” and verbal attacks impacting the city’s ability to fill those roles.

Steel Magnolias

April 18, 2023

Bobcats put up a fight

April 18, 2023

The Berryville Bobcats lost three baseball games last week, but not without a fight. The Bobcats lost at Gravette by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday, April 11, then were beaten 17-5 on Elkins on Thursday, April 13.

April 18, 2023

Green Forest sophomore Lydia Russell had quite a day at the Rosson Relays on Thursday, April 13, in Harrison. Russell competed in six events for the Lady Tigers, winning two and placing among the top three in three other events.

Tigers pick up 2 wins

April 18, 2023

The Green Forest Tigers remained unbeaten in 3A West conference play and tied for first place with a pair of victories last week. The Tigers defeated Decatur 4-1 on Tuesday, April 11, at Tiger Stadium.