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Buffalo River Partners, NorthArk to host free lecture

North Arkansas College, in partnership with Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP), is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture — “Implementation of Prescribed Fire in Buffalo National River for Habitat Restoration.”

Representatives of the Lions Club Foundation present Share & Care Executive Director Holly Carson with a $25,000 check. From left: Lion Erin Richardson, Lion Peter DeStefano, Lion Lou Ann Sutton, Lion Wilson Marseilles, Holly Carson, Lion John Marseilles, Lion Aldon Taylor, President Lion Judy McCutcheon, Lion Charles Adair CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Lions Foundation donates $25,000

On Wednesday, March 19, the Lions Club Foundation presented Share & Care Executive Director Holly Carson with a $25,000 check. The Share & Care Board of Directors is raising $300,000 to remodel and build a new kitchen area where hot meals can be served.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

AAA gas price report

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.78 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more compared to that day last week and is 39 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year.

News from Capps

Greetings from Capps.

News from Lead Hill

This morning, Saturday, A Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser takes place at Diamond City Community Center from 7 to 11a.m., to support their “Kitchen Café”, where every Thursday lunch is served at a small cost and always FREE to our Veterans. This morning there will be Pancakes, bacon, sausage and juice for just $5 PER person.

News from Compton/Hilltop

I hope everyone had a safe and healthy week this past week. Addi and my mother, Donna Plumlee, attended the Women’s ABIDE conference at Batavia Assembly of God on Friday evening. There were around 400 women in attendance. Our long-time friend, Peggy Caldwell, was the featured speaker. Everyone I have talked to said it was a great conference.

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Harrison spring clean up scheduled

The City of Harrison annual spring city-wide cleanup will begin Monday, April 7 and close on April 11. Pick-up will occur on regularly scheduled LRS service days.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

HHS hosts "Day of Opportunities"

On Friday, March 14, Harrison High School hosted its annual "Day of Opportunities" — a career fair and hiring event designed to connect area businesses with students interested in employment. Students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from various companies, learning more about the different job and career opportunities available in our area.
Travis Wayne Woolsey

WANTED Travis Wayne Woolsey

Alias Bench Warrant for Theft by Receiving
Corey Waye Blanton

WANTED Corey Waye Blanton

Body Attachment on Unpaid Child Support

News from Lead Hill

This evening at 6 p.m., the Lead Hill-Diamond City Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet takes place in the School Cafeteria. $5.00 a plate! Kids 5 and under eat FREE! We're serving leg quarters with all the fixens.
Northark President Dr. Rick Massengale presents a graphic showing the presence of campuses affiliated with the University of Arkansas System across Arkansas. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Northark board explores affiliation with UA system

The North Arkansas College (Northark) Board of Trustees has approved an initiative to explore a potential affiliation with the University of Arkansas System. Board Chair Luke Feighert and President Rick Massengale have been appointed to lead discussions and examine the specifics of the agreement.

Harrison spring clean up scheduled

The City of Harrison annual spring city-wide cleanup will begin Monday, April 7 and close on April 11. Pick-up will occur on regularly scheduled LRS service days.

Burn ban issued for Boone County

Boone County Judge, Robert Hathaway, has declared a burn ban for all of Boone County.
Dollar General on Rush in downtown Harrison is boarded up on Thursday, March 13. The building is set to be renovated and reopened as Dollar General. LORETTA KNIEFF / STAFF

Downtown DG working toward reopen

Dollar General on the downtown square in Harrison has been closed since a fire damaged the store on Sept. 28, 2024. Recently, the store has started the process of rising from the ashes.

Museum Musings: Old man tortured for his money

The robbers violently threw the old man to the floor and held him down. They demanded that he tell them where his money was or they would kill him.
Business
Weichert, Realtors - Market Edge, in Harrison, proudly announced on March 21 that multiple agents from its brokerage were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for their exceptional real estate performance in 2024.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Walmart are collaborating to increase access to nutritious food across Arkansas.
The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the "State of the City" Breakfast event Wednesday morning at the Creekside Community Center inside the Signature Bank Gym. The event was sponsored by Black Hills Energy.
Local Sports
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Harrison's Patrik Novomestsky rushes a Greenwood player in action at F.S. Garrison Stadium. The Goblins tied Alma on Thursday night, 1-1, in 5A-West action.
Harrison boys end in tie
Harrison returned to soccer action on Thursday night. The Goblins and Lady Goblins took on 5A-West member Alma.
All-Star game Mar. 31
The annual North Central Arkansas All-Star game will be taking place on Monday, Mar. 31 this season.
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Harrison senior Erin Pratt watches action from midfield at F.S. Garrison Stadium. Pratt had an assist in the Lady Goblin contest against Shiloh Christian. Harrison won the game, 2-0.
Lady Goblins victorious of Shiloh
The Lady Goblins of Harrison were back in 5A-West action in soccer.
Sports
Drake head coach Ben McCollum has words with the referee during the first half against Texas Tech in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Iowa hires McCollum, who swept Missouri Valley titles and won NCAA game in his one season at Drake

Ben McCollum, who led Drake's dominating run through the Missouri Valley Conference and a win in the NCAA Tournament in his only season with the Bulldogs, was named head coach at Iowa on Monday. …
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Power conferences fill this year's Sweet 16 for the first time ever

Years of bracket chaos have given way to the year of the power conference. Cinderella is staying home this time. The Sweet 16, a popular destination for bracket-busting mid-majors, will be …
Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) dunks the ball against Iowa State during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Pedulla scores 20 as Ole Miss adds to SEC run in March Madness, beating Iowa State 91-78

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 20 points, Jaemyn Brakefield had 19 and Mississippi beat Iowa State 91-78 on Sunday night to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for just the second time …
Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi dunks in the second half against Saint Mary's in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Alabama rolls by Saint Mary's 80-66 to reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for a 3rd straight year

CLEVELAND (AP) — Alabama thundered past Saint Mary's 80-66 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, using a steady stream of alley-oop dunks to reach the Sweet 16 for a third …
Community

Veteran teacher Adams serves her students

Paula Adams is a dedicated educator that puts the needs of her students first. She has been a part of the education profession for more than 40 years.

03.22 CAMP JACK COLUMN: The cheerleader

Hidden in the back of an antique table filled with photos of children and grandkids was a small picture of a young girl in a faded, silver frame. Dressed in a cheerleader uniform her beauty was obvious and her captivating smile warmed the heart. The picture looked like a Norman Rockwell painting reflecting the best of America. But nearly 90 years of life had taken its toll on her once athletic body. She sat hunched over in her chair, her every movement painful, yet the woman’s mind was sharp and her pale, blue eyes seemed alert and determined.

First Community Bank to celebrate grand opening of lead hill branch

BATESVILLE — First Community Bank will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Lead Hill location at 116 Highway 14 East on Wednesday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary catfish and chicken lunch and giveaways, while supplies last.

News from Batavia

Greg and Johannah and their children were here last weekend visiting with their grandparents Boyce and Lee Hankins. Tim Saul and his son Kevin have been doing a lot of repair work on one of Henry Phillips's rent houses. Carl Ramsey helped Doug Cone get some downed trees cut up one day this week. Carl had taken a few days off from work so that was convenient for him to help Doug with the wood.

Another Week On My Own

Several weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage informed me she would be in St. Augustine with our daughter and granddaughter for spring break.

March Woman's Book Club meeting held

The March meeting of the Woman’s Book Club met on March 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Boone County Library.

4-H teams put submersible robots to test at 2025 SeaPerch Challenge

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas 4-H teams from across the state gathered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 2025 SeaPerch Challenge, remotely navigating submersible robots through obstacle and mission courses.
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People
The family of Mattie Mae Lair will host a celebration in honor of her 100th birthday on Saturday, March 29.
They blew up the old 86 bridge on Monday March 17. I hate to see it go cause I grew up
Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge was the featured speaker at the "84th Annual Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon" held Tuesday, March 18 at the Community Room inside the Signature Bank Tower. The Awards Luncheon was sponsored by Equity Bank. The food was catered by Jamie's Catering Service.
Tinslee Rae Dixon
On Wednesday, March 12, the Harrison Noon Lions Foundation donated $8,000 to Boone County Senior Activity & Wellness Center to support their purchase of another transportation van.
Schools

Moisture plagues Mt. Judea gym

MT. JUDEA — Moisture damage to the Mt. Judea School gymnasium and general repairs to the Deer School gymnasium's roof, top the list of needs of school facilities in the Deer/Mt. Judea School District.

Yellville-Summit Elementary Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll

All A's Third Grade 
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/LEE H. DUNLAP

Goblin Arena hosts Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports

The "Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports" was held at Goblin Arena on Thursday morning, March 13, inside Goblin Arena. The event was held for students with special needs from ages 8 to 18. A great time was had by all of the students, judges, and teachers. 
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/LEE H. DUNLAP

Goblin Arena hosts Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports

Goblin Arena hosted the "Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports" on Thursday, March 13. The games were hosted for students with special needs.
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