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Carroll County Solid Waste Authority customers in Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest will soon see slight increases in their bills, thanks to rising fuel prices. Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney, who also serves as chairman of the Solid Waste Authority board, delivered the news to the city council during its regular meeting on May 17.

State Sen. Bob Ballinger’s bill for advertising in the program for Green Forest’s annual Agriculture Appreciation Days has been paid, a source said late last week. Two separate sources, each of whom asked not to be

State auditors found a number of issues related to Eureka Springs city finances and record-keeping, according to a report presented to a legislative committee. The Arkansas Legislative Audit division presented reports to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee Standing Committees on Counties and Municipalities, Educational Institutions and State Agencies on Thursday, May 12.

Students in the Berryville School District will be served locally grown beef next year. The district board voted during its meeting on May 16 to approve a contract with Green Forest-based 5Hills Ranch to provide beef for the district.

Esports may be around for some time at Green Forest High School. Earlier this year, the district board voted to add an esports team to the school’s extracurricular activities on a provisional basis.

Visitors to Eureka Springs have a new way to learn about the city’s public art and natural springs. And all that is needed is a smart phone.