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Eureka Springs is known in the region as a city that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. Now, it’s being recognized on a national stage.

Four applicants — David Riordan, Susane Gruning, Michael Welch and Marticia Hancock — will be voted on to fill the Ward 1, Position 2 seat formerly held by David Avanzino. For the Ward 2, Position 1 seat formerly held by Melissa Greene, Avanzino and Anna Smedley have applied.

The Arkansas State Police’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Eureka Springs police officer. According to an ASP news release, dispatchers with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on Friday, March 1, from the Rowdy Beaver Den at 47 Spring St.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.

Carroll County Democrats will hold a members meeting Tuesday, March 12, in the ECHO conference room at 4004 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs.

Eureka Springs Times-Echo The Holiday Island City Council has passed the final hurdle in a project that has spanned many months in establishing license fees and requirements for businesses in the city.

Eureka Springs Hospital will host a Town Hall meeting focused on the hospital’s new Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium.

The 8th annual Arkansas State Chili Championship will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Holiday Island Country Club. Numerous chili cooks from around the country will compete for $3,000 in prize money in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Homestyle and People’s Choice.