FAYETTEVILLE — In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth. more

The North Arkansas College Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 9, for their regular monthly meeting and took action on just one item. more

LITTLE ROCK — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on "indoctrination" in public schools. more

Future Men and Women of Distinction scholarship nominations are now open. This scholarship is intended for a current or future North Arkansas College student who exhibits the characteristics of a person of distinction. To make a nomination, provide the following information and submit it via the contact info provided below: more

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 13 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. more

Future Men and Women of Distinction scholarship nominations are now open. This scholarship is intended for a current or future North Arkansas College student who exhibits the characteristics of a person of distinction. To make a nomination, provide the following information and submit it via the contact info provided below: more

The Boone/Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff Association met Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Western Sizzlin' in Harrison, Arkansas, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by President Lisa Bailey, who welcomed the members and guests. Amy Young led the Invocation, and Lynn Holmes led the Pledge of Allegiance. more

The annual Bergman Elementary Art Show was held Thursday, April 25, for families and community members to enjoy. more

Northark’s Esports team uses state-of-the-art gaming facilities equipped with top-of-the-line hardware and software, allowing players to engage in high-quality gaming experiences. According to coach Logan Amos, the team is a mixture of long-time gamers as well as newcomers. They play in the National Junior College Athletics Association ESports (NJCAAE), at Tier 3. more

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 13 TH FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. more

FAYETTEVILLE — The highly competitive Goldwater Scholarship, considered the nation’s preeminent scholarship for students in the STEM fields, has been awarded to University of Arkansas student Emilee Walden, of Harrison. more

The outside of the library will soon get a new coat of paint. Currently they are washing/bleaching the outside, so please be careful. We will have areas blocked off – Please use caution when entering and exiting the library. more

Major General Jonathan M. Stubbs, Adjutant General for the Arkansas National Guard, was the featured speaker Friday morning to the Junior and Seniors at Harrison High School. Students gathered in the Performing Arts Center to see Gen. Stubbs share his bio, information about the National Guard, life choices, and character development.  more

At its recent Monty meeting, the Harrison School Board conducted two student hearings and voted to expel both. more

A new program with North Arkansas College has great potential to help people in our community by tutoring low-literacy students prepare for the GED test. The program is seeking tutors — those who have some experience or related experience and an interest in teaching. At the tutor’s convenience, the tutor will meet with the student for 1-2 hours weekly at the college. NorthArk hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m.—5 p.m. more

Harrison High School administrators were alerted to a gun on campus on Tuesday, April 23. School officials discovered that the student was in possession of a BB gun of the pistol type. more

Cave Region Review and North Arkansas College Host Music and Art Festival Saturday, April 27. Music, arts and crafts, free food, activities for kids, and door prizes can all be found at the Cave Region Music and Art Festival, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Pavilion, located at Northark’s South Campus in Harrison. more

Sexual Assault Awareness Month continues on the University of Arkansas campus this week with the 10th anniversary of the What Were You Wearing Exhibit (WWYW). more

Earth Day — April 22 “The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” —Lady Bird Johnson more

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) in cooperation with North Arkansas College (Northark) is sponsoring the annual National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The local ceremony will be held in Pioneer Pavilion on the south campus, 1–3 p.m. more