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Carroll County Treasurer Makita Williams has officially announced the launch of a campaign for a third term in office. “With a proven record of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and innovation, Williams is seeking re-election to continue serving the residents of Carroll County,” says a news release announcing Williams’ campaign. “It has been my honor to serve the people of Carroll County, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in making our treasurer’s office more efficient, accessible, and accountable,” Williams said in the news release. “There is still work to be done, and I look forward to building on our momentum in a third term.”

Thomas Kevin Blewett, the 18-year-old Berryville man who is charged with first-degree in the death of 19-year-old Alexzander Drake Bernhardt of Green Forest, entered a plea of not guilty on Monday, Aug. 4, in Carroll County Circuit Court.

David and Ethan Avanzino are well known in Eureka Springs, but now they have an opportunity to be recognized nationally.

Eureka Springs Elementary School has been awarded a $5,000 Childhood Activity Grant from the Carroll County Community Foundation. This grant is focused on increasing physical activity and fighting childhood obesity. With the funds, Eureka Springs Elementary School is purchasing an interactive wall and floor display system that combines learning with movement. Students will be able to play more than 200 active games that blend academics and physical activity — think practicing multiplication facts while running across the floor, learning science vocabulary by jumping to the right answer, playing virtual soccer, or even exploring music by stepping on a giant piano! Pictured from left to right are Janell Robertson, executive director of the Carroll County Community Foundation; Rachal Hyatt, director of programs for Eureka Springs Schools; and Joe Scott, chair of the community foundation board of directors.