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The Museum of Eureka Springs Art has a home. The recently formed group will soon be housed in the Highlander Room at the Eureka Springs Community Center after a recent partnership between the two organizations.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Summers recently celebrated their 60th anniversary at the home of their son Jim Ed and his wife, Callie, in Goshen. They were married June 9, 1962, at Freeman Heights Baptist Church in Berryville. They have two sons, Jim Ed (Callie) and Matt (Beth), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They now live in Fayetteville. Submitted photo

Family and friends of Sharon Simkins are invited to a birthday celebration honoring Simkins and “her 80 years of Life, Love, and Laughter.” The celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Green Forest Cowboy Church. Submitted photos

As triple-digit temperatures and weeks without rain suck the life out of pastures and hay meadows, Arkansas’ cattle producers are having to sell part or all of their herds. Kevin Lawson, who directs extension activities in the 25-county Ozark District, an area heavy in cattle, doesn’t mince words about what he has seen.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Miles. Miles is a loving, high-energy lab mix that is looking for someone to share his life with. Miles would be great as a solo pet and would be perfect for a young, active family. Miles, and all of the Good Shepherd Humane Society’s adoptables, are available to meet at GSHS’ Adoption Center on Highway 62. The adoption center is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Submitted photo

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Breakfast is served Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Menus are subject to change.

The sign at Berryville’s Church on the Hill displays the temperature just after 3 p.m. Friday, July 15. The National Weather Service reported a high of 99 degrees that afternoon, but even warmer temperatures are expected this week. The NWS forecast calls for daily highs of near 103 degrees Tuesday, July 19, and near 102 degrees Wednesday, July 20. Scott Loftis / Carroll County News

State Sen. Bob Ballinger’s campaign paid a past-due debt for advertising in the Agriculture Appreciation Days program on May 20, according to a financial report — more than a week after his campaign said the debt had been paid.

Four people were transported by helicopter to area hospitals Saturday morning after exhibiting symptoms of possible carbon monoxide poisoning at a Eureka Springs hotel. Gary Inman, assistant chief for Eureka Springs Fire & EMS, said a total of 24 patients were treated after the incident at Stonegate Lodge on East Van Buren Avenue.