County judge scheduled for trial in January

Carroll County Judge David Writer is scheduled to stand trial beginning Jan. 28, 2027, on a misdemeanor harassment charge stemming from an incident earlier this year in which Writer allegedly threatened to kill a Eureka Springs man.

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Hospital commission rejects $100K settlement offer

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 21, to reject a $100,000 settlement offer in a lawsuit filed by former director of nursing Jessica Petrino. Commissioners, then tabled a proposal to make a $15,000 counteroffer.

Students at Eureka Springs Elementary School pay close attention during a recent lesson. The school received an A grade from the Arkansas Department of Education for the second consecutive year and ranked highest among 50 schools in the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative.

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The Eureka Springs School District received an overall B in the latest school grades released by the Arkansas Department of Education. Grades for individual schools ranged from an A to a D.

Commission approves shuttle purchase for bike park

Shuttle service for riders at the Lake Leatherwood bike park is headed back under the Eureka Springs Parks Department’s management.

September 24, 2026

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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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Dolly Day to feature '9 to 5' screening

The Eureka Springs Auditorium will celebrate Dolly Parton with a screening of the film “9 to 5” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

Masonic breakfast scheduled Oct. 17

A Masonic Breakfast sponsored by the Basin Spring Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of Harvey and Tower Road in Eureka Springs.

Pancake breakfasts to benefit Inspiration Point firefighters

The Inspiration Point Rural Fire Department Auxiliary will host pancake breakfasts Friday, Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 4, to raise money for the department’s equipment and services.

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I’m Lance, a 2-year-old tan-and-black Black Mouth Cur mix with a solid 42-pound frame!

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Voter information night scheduled Sept. 30

A voter information program Wednesday, Sept. 30, will address how ballots are counted and audited in Carroll County, along with voter registration and November ballot initiatives.

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