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Photo: First responders handle a school bus fire Wednesday after a car rear-ended the bus while it was stopped picking up children on U.S. 62 near Green Forest in Carrol County. The driver of the car was killed in the crash. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
A Boone County man, 24-year-old Christopher Anderson of Harrison, died Wednesday morning when his vehicle struck the rear of a Green Forest School District bus and caught fire. The fire then spread to the school bus.
According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, the bus was stopped picking up children on U.S. Highway 62 when the collision occurred at 7:29. A social media post from the school’s superintendent indicates the crash occurred east of Green Forest.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Carroll County Circuit Clerk Ramona Wilson shares a hug with Justice of the Peace Matt Phillips at a Dec. 21 quorum court meeting after Phillips presented Wilson with a plaque in appreciation of her 48 years working for the people of Carroll County.
Robert Cox / Carroll County News
Some time ago, an upset Carroll County resident walked into the circuit clerks office and, after speaking with the clerk, demanded to know, Who is your boss?
The clerk replied simply, You are.
Ramona Wilson, wholl be 71 next month, likes to tell that story. After 48 years serving the people of Carroll County including the past 22 as circuit clerk, its still one of her favorites.