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Most of us have had infections — a bad cold, pneumonia, even a skin infection after a minor injury. Usually, our bodies fight these off without difficulty or any lasting harm. But sometimes the body’s defenses are overwhelmed, or the body’s response to an infection is excessive. Instead of healing, it can cause serious damage. This is called sepsis, and it’s a medical emergency that can affect anyone.

David Ray “Sleepy” Blankenship of Eureka Springs, who had recently been appointed as Carroll County District 1 Justice of the Peace, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 25. He was 65.

A big crowd turned out for the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce’s September Business After Hours event on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Crescent Hotel.