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The Eureka Springs School District has 24 more Hispanic students than it did a year ago.

The voting deadline for the 2025 Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Awards has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 22 — giving chamber members a little extra time to help the chamber recognize the outstanding individuals and businesses that make the community of Eureka Springs thrive.

Revising and updating a vision plan for the city is underway thanks to a brainstorming session held by members of the Eureka Springs City Council and planning commission.

Sidewalks in Eureka Springs are becoming such an issue that members of the city council feel the ordinance regulating them needs to be revamped.

In a landlord-tenant scenario, the renter typically pays for some or all utility bills while maintenance issues are usually the owner’s responsibility.

Carroll County authorities are seeking donations to help pay for specialized DNA analysis on human remains discovered last year in Eureka Springs.

For individuals who want assistance with the filing process and Democratic Candidate Filing forms (available at the County Clerk’s office), Carroll County Democratic Party officials will be onsite from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Monday, Nov. 10, at 210 W. Church St. in Berryville.

enus The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. Please arrive earlier than noon for lunch. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is an $8 charge for those under 60 and $8.50 for all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.

When trick or treating ends on Halloween night, the party begins at The Auditorium. Starting at 7:30 p.m., a double feature of Pass the Ammo and Rocky Horror Picture Show is sure to entertain everyone in attendance. Charles Mowrey, who has hosted the event for years through a sponsorship of Escape Room 13, said there will be a costume contest between the showings.