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Two air-lifted to hospitals

HARRIETT — Thursday afternoon two individuals were airlifted to Little Rock hospitals following an off-road accident.

Ben Burnett

Attorney Ben Burnett announces for circuit court judge

Ben Burnett is running for Circuit Court Judge to serve the people of Marion, Baxter, Boone, and Newton Counties, the very communities where he was raised, built his law practice, and is now raising a family of his own.

AAA gas price report

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.83 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents more compared to that day last week and is 25 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year.

News from Lead Hill

This Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon, “Ladies Coffee and Chat” , fellowship and getting to know each other and more takes place at the First Baptist Church in Lead Hill.

News from Capps

Greetings from Capps.
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Erbie Campground road full of interest

This is the fourth of a four part series on hikes in the Ozark Campground area.
Rick Williams

IT experience has led Williams on different path

Rick Williams started his career in Information technology; he never dreamed that it would take him down the path that he is traveling.

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Local News

Royals have five first day picks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals will have to wait a bit longer than usual for their first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday night, with 2025 being the first time since 2018 that Kansas City doesn’t have a top 10 pick.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

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

Nineteen year old dead in apparent shooting

OAK GROVE — On July 9, Carroll County Central Dispatch received a call about a man laying in the middle of a county road near Oak Grove. 

Hope beyond hardship: How one community Is powering change at Ozark Share and Care

People drive past Share and Care every day. Maybe they have even gone inside to peruse the thrift store offerings or lent a hand in the community kitchen on a busy Saturday. But if a person has not personally needed the assistance of Share and Care, they might not fully understand what it means for so many in our community. Children, the elderly, veterans, single parents—many of these neighbors rely on Share and Care. They count on it for hot meals, for clothing for the new school season, and for that sense of belonging and care that others may take for granted. When someone needs it, it’s there—because of the dedication of our staff, the selflessness of our volunteers, and the generosity of community-based donations.

Group meets about leaving OMSD

EROS — Monday night 24 patrons of the Bruno-Pyatt portion of the Ozark Mountain School District met in the Eros Community Center.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/LEE H. DUNLAP

That sinking feeling...

On Sunday, the Harrison Police department was notified by a concerned citizen that there was possibly a sink hole near the Skate Park on E. Stephenson. It was located in a parking lot.

Boone County Library Corner

Thursday, July 24 – 10 – 11:30 a.m.- Irene’s Retirement Party - Join us in the Upstairs Meeting Room to honor Irene as she retires! Everyone is welcome to stop by, share congratulations, and say farewell. Cake will be served — come enjoy some sweet treats and good company!
Mayor Jerry Jackson

Let’s help the elderly

All across Harrison, we have elderly residents — many of them widows — who are trying to get by on very little. Some live on just $800 a month from Social Security. They don’t complain. They don’t ask for help. They’re proud people who’ve worked hard their whole lives and don’t want to be a burden to anyone.

News from Lead Hill

Happy 4th of July to all. Once again, we appreciate the VFW and others for hanging Flags.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu
Business
LITTLE ROCK — Farm bankruptcy filings are rising in 2025, a sign that agriculture is facing the same high financial pressures it saw pre-pandemic, said Ryan Loy, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
The Boone County Cattlemen's Association met on June 12, at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center in Harrison. This month's meeting was sponsored by CS Bank in Harrison. In the absence of BCCA President John Muncy, VP John Armstrong led the meeting. He opened with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance. Gerald King offered the blessing for the meal. Following, Armstrong recognized June birthdays and anniversaries. We were then treated to a meal of roast beef, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll, banana pudding, and water.
Zack Bolin has joined Stone Bank in Harrison as a loan officer. He was formerly associated with Arvest Bank as a financial sales representative.
What’s your advice on asking for a raise in a delicate workplace situation? I’ve been with my company almost six years, and I make the same money as one of my co-workers, who has been with the company for an equal amount of time and holds the same title. I have no problem, all things being equal, but in my mind they’re not equal. During our tenure with the company, I have consistently taken on more responsibility—asked for it, even—and produced bigger and better results than he has. All things considered, at this point I feel I have the right to complain about the situation, because I think I should be making more money than he does.
Local Sports
Lady Goblins finish third at track
There were 18 teams that scored points in the Rosson Relays in Harrison on Thursday night. The Lady Goblins of Harrison had a good night in the meet. Branson, Mo. won the event. The squad had 99 …
The scorer's table workers for the North Central Arkansas All-Star Game included: Mason Simpson (from left) Dr. Rick Massengale; Johanna Massengale; and Kevin Kaeser.
North Central Arkansas All-Star Game photos
Hannah Herrera (from left); Sammie Cribbs Roberson; and Nikki Smith served as dunk contest judges for the North Central Arkansas All-Star Game. JEFF BRASEL / STAFF
Sports

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:57 a.m. EDT

Iga Swiatek's 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova delivers her her first Wimbledon title, 6th major LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek has won her first Wimbledon championship with a 6-0, 6-0 victory …
The Washington Nationals select Eli Willits, of Oklahoma in the first round of the MLB baseball draft Sunday, July, 13, 2025 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Nationals take high school shortstop Eli Willits, son of ex-MLBer Reggie, with No. 1 pick in draft

ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday night with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by …

American Talor Gooch wins LIV Golf Andalucia at Valderrama

SAN ROQUE, Spain (AP) — American Talor Gooch won LIV Golf Andalucia on Sunday for his second LIV Golf title in three visits to Valderrama and fourth overall on the Saudi-funded tour. Gooch …
Rain falls over a makeshift memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high waters

Emergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge. Ingram Fire Department …
Community

IRS says churches may endorse political candidates

Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates without risking the loss of their tax-exempt status, the Internal Revenue Service said in a legal document the tax-collection agency filed on July 7, 2025. This guidance is at odds with a law Congress passed more than 70 years ago that's known as the Johnson Amendment and applies to all charitable nonprofits, whether they are secular or religious.

WANTED Paul Edward Roberson Jr

Body Attachment for Failure to Pay Child Support

WANTED Jeffery Lee Dalton

Bench Warrant for Revocation of Suspended Sentence for Charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree, Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household member, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree

WANTED Tracy Lee Powell

Body Attachment on Failure to Pay Child Support

WANTED Darrell Shayne Seaman

Bench Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Putting that tomato in fridge? Not so fast …

LITTLE ROCK — Beefsteaks. Bradley pinks. Cherokee purples. No matter what variety, all tomatoes have one thing in common: Don’t put them in the fridge.

Grandma’s House 5K Color Run set

Lace up those running shoes, the annual Grandma’s House Color Run 5K is back.
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People
Alister Jacob Chinchar
Anstaff Bank has announced the hiring of Cheryl Keymer as Vice President Branch Administrator for Boone and Newton County effective June 3.
Addi and I celebrated our anniversary with a weekend trip to Russellville, Conway, and Greenbrier. We did a lot of flea market shopping and enjoyed getting to see Addi’s aunt and uncle, Reta and Kelly Davis.
Happy Taco Tuesday, we were gonna go to Kimberling City and eat tacos but the weather is stormy and rainy.
Anstaff Bank has announced the hiring of Cheryl Keymer as Vice President Branch Administrator for Boone and Newton County effective June 3.
Schools
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Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month in July

PINE BLUFF — July is National Culinary Arts Month, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences, said. The month is a prime opportunity for Arkansans to celebrate the state's rich food heritage and diverse culinary talent.
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Arkansas Tech University students Mason Condley and Rose Gunther lead a lesson in English at Institution Sainte-Geneviève in Asnières, France, during their study abroad trip in early summer 2025.

Four weeks in France: teaching and studying abroad

RUSSELLVILLE — When the opportunity to help teach the English language in France for four weeks presented itself, Arkansas Tech University student Rose Gunther was quick to raise her hand.

Sanders announces new farm-to-school pilot program beginning in 2025-26

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced a new farm-to-school program launching in Marion School District for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Boone County Library Corner

Friday, July 4 – The Library will be CLOSED on the 4th of July so we can celebrate with fireworks, fun, and freedom!
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