Refund checks coming soon in $18 fee case

More than 60,000 Arkansas residents are expected to receive refund checks beginning Friday, Oct. 9, after years of litigation over a controversial $18 annual assessment imposed by the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District.

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"Meet the Candidates" event Oct. 15

The Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce will present “Meet the Candidates” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Eureka Springs Community Center.

Oct. 15 deadline for tax payments

Thursday, Oct. 15, is the deadline for Carroll County residents to pay personal property and real estate taxes.

Social district trial ends; chamber proposes expansion

The 90-day trial of the Eureka Springs Social District concluded Sept. 30, marking the completion of an initiative researched and advanced by the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and its tourism subcommittee as a potential tool to support local businesses and enhance the downtown visitor experience.

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Hi, I’m Lorelai — a stunning black tuxedo girl who’s ready to steal your heart!

Times-Echo Crossword Puzzle, Sept. 3, 2026

This week's Times-Echo Crossword Puzzle, created by Holly Wright.

Pet of the Week: Winston

Hey, I’m Winston! I’m a strapping 3-year-old black and tan shepherd mix who’s ready to bring some adventure into your life.

Arkansas sound takes center stage at Blues Party

At its heart, the Eureka Springs Blues Party has always been about more than headliners; it’s about being a live music center for Arkansas. This year, that story is told clearly through a lineup anchored in Arkansas roots.

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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.

Susan Daniels

Susan Carolyn (Trimble) Daniels was born November 22, 1957, to Bruce Trimble and Irene (Lucker) Trimble in Chicago, Illinois, as the youngest of her siblings. She departed this life on January 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas at the age of 68.

Donna (Swopes) Epley

Donna (Swopes) Epley, passed to the celestial life above on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 91. On December 5, 1934, she was the first of five children born to George V. Swopes and T. Inez …

Rebecca Jane (Smith) Pope

Rebecca Jane (Smith) Pope was born on February 21, 1956, in Sterling, Illinois to John M. Smith and Beverly Jean (Lemmons) Smith. Rebecca passed from this life on February 14, 2026, at the age of 69, …

Mary Elizabeth Thompson

Mary Elizabeth (Donley) Thompson passed peacefully on November 29, 2025, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born January 2, 1953, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Woodrow and Sally …

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Mad Hatter Ball Slated Oct. 16

From left to right, Mark and Lisa Anderson, Jewel Mlnarik, Nate White and Sean Reed show off their haberdashery handiwork at the 2024 Mad Hatter Ball. This year’s event will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at the Crescent Hotel.

An online auction featuring original artwork and fine crafts will open at noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, to benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts.

'Load Up Your Pickup' Saturday at Fairgrounds

Carroll County residents are invited to participate in the annual “Load Up Your Pickup Day,” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Berryville.

CS Bank’s Shields-Manley appointed to represent Arkansas on national council

Mickey Belle Shields-Manley, assistant vice president and marketing director of CS Bank, has been appointed to the American Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Council for the 2026-2027 association year.

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Hi, I’m Jekyll, a 2-year-old brown tabby boy with a heart full of love!

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Book Donation

Abendschone Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution collected a wide variety of books to be donated to the Carnegie Library in Eureka Springs for its used bookstore.

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Times-Echo Crossword Puzzle

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This week's Wisecrack Zodiac, created by Beth Bartlett.

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