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Thomas Kevin Blewett
For the second time in less than three weeks, an anticipated plea deal for accused murderer Thomas Kevin Blewett did not happen during a pretrial hearing on Thursday, June 4.

Two Injured

Two people were transported to local hospitals after an aviation accident that occurred as a small airplane was attempting to take off from Trigger Gap Airfield in rural Berryville at 6:16 p.m. Monday, May 25, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release the next day.  One patient was transported by ground ambulance and one by a Survival Flight helicopter. No update on their condition was available, according to the release. The Federal Aviation Administration began an investigation into the incident, the release said. The FAA’s registry indicates the aircraft is a Cessna, manufactured in 1967 and registered to James M. Kelley of Greenwood.
Two people were transported to local hospitals after an aviation accident that occurred as a small airplane was attempting to take off from Trigger Gap Airfield in rural Berryville on the evening of Monday, May 25.

Sweep focuses on sex offenders

A two-day multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders in Carroll County resulted in 14 arrests — including 13 registered sex offenders — the seizure of two firearms and the discovery of evidence that has prompted multiple federal investigations, according to law enforcement officials.
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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.

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 in Eureka Springs. Pictured from left to right on the back row are Shanen Pankrez, Sharon McKee, Terri Herman, Chrystal Finch, Margaret Scobee and Colleen Cook. On the front row are Sharon Lawlor (left) and Jane Smith.

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.

Obituaries
Patsy Ruth Beaver
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 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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