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Boone County Airport manager Judy McCutcheon checks the weather forecast in her office. She has led the airport for 34 years and continues to be aggressive in the services that are offered there.

EAS is important for Harrison

Boone County Airport manager Judy McCutcheon made a statement. “A mile on a highway gets you a mile. A mile on a runway gets you anywhere in the world.” That is the attitude of the …

Travis Holt with the stone of Marshall James Keys, who was killed in a shootout in Jasper at the turn of the century. Holt says that marking unmarked graves is his life's work.

A mission of grave importance

This memorial day many will spend the holiday in the sun, at a barbeque, or just taking a much needed break from the nine to five. Some will mark the occasion with a visit to the family cemetery. …

UA Systems accepts Northark

LITTLE ROCK — Wednesday, the University of Arkansas System voted to accept North Arkansas College as part of its system. The move will take the junior college and combine it with the University …

Vilonia joins Harrison in rejecting cryptomining

VILONIA — It has become a move that has been seen across the state following the lead of Harrison. Last week, Vilonia rejected a proposal to build a cryptomine on the edge of its town. The …

Howard enjoys dual life of stylist, coach

Designing an offensive play to use against a collegiate junk defense or designing a plan of attack for hair extensions, either is comfortable for coach/hair stylist Kayla Howard. Howard is the …
Rose Hill Cemetery has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Rose Hill Cemetery named to National Register of Historic Places

On Wednesday, It was announced that Rose Hill Cemetery, located on E Prospect Ave. in Harrison, would be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The form to have Rose Hill …

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is an idea that many people hide away from or have a stigma about. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month was established in 1949 to help increase awareness about the …

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Zac Bauer will be the Shindig's key note speaker at the Newton County Fairgrounds this weekend. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Shindig brings history to life

JASPER — The Shindig - Ozark Living Expo - two days of local heritage presented live through music, demonstrations, exhibits and lectures, returns to the Newton County Fairgrounds Friday and …
Libby Salmon will be retiring from the City of Harrison on Friday after working 30 years in the Parks and Recreation Department. A reception for her will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at Creekside Community Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/LEE H. DUNLAP

Salmon hanging up life guard shirt

Little did Libby Salmon know that when she came to North Arkansas College in 1992 that she would be spending practically the rest of her life in Harrison. But that was the case. Friday Salmon will be …
The Daily Times garnered several advertising awards at the annual Arkansas Press Association Advertising Conference. Brittany Vandegrift (from left), Jeff Brasel and Sheri Keeton represented the newspaper in the meeting.

HDT wins best advertisement award

LITTLE ROCK — The Daily Times was honored last week at the annual Arkansas Press Association Advertising Conference. With the event being held in Little Rock, the advertising department of the …

Law enforcement warns, “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different”

No matter the time or day, driving under the influence of marijuana, or any other drug, is an illegal and life-threatening behavior. Ahead of marijuana culture’s high holiday, 420, the U.S. …
Boone County Master Gardeners prepare floral hanging baskets that will be displayed on the downtown square in Harrison. Pictured include (left to right) Mallory Jeffers, Teri Gregory, Judy Willey, Alan Gregory, Polly Leimberg,  Susan Timbrook, Linda Mann, Roxana Creamer, Sue Carper, Joyce Sattler, and Flavie Lear. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

Volunteers in bloom...

The Boone County Master Gardeners have begun putting together the colorful Hanging Baskets that will hang around the Historic Harrison Downtown Square this year. The baskets will be put up on May 5. …

Harrison spring clean up in April

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.
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News from Lead Hill

A Rabies Clinic takes place today, March 29, 9 to 1 p.m. at Diamond City Community Center. Rabies, 3 yr Vaccine $15; Canine & Feline Distemper, $15; Canine Bordetella, $15; Microchip, $10; NexGard 60 to 121 lbs. $20; NexGard Plus, 60 to 121 lbs. $30; Interceptor + 50.1 to 100 lbs. $15. Vaccines Administered by Tim Addis, DVM. Sponsored by Ozark Homeward Bound.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

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

Fire department ask for community vigilance

The Harrison Fire Department (HFD) has reached out to request the public’s vigilance regarding suspicious activity around 323 South Main Street (Harrison Hill area).
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The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.84 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more compared to that day last week and is 35 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year.
Thank goodness Spring is finally here! The redbuds are out, daffodils are blooming and spring break is underway. The Chamber has been very busy this month with several events and here are some of the high points:
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Department of Higher Education awarded $750,000 to the University of Arkansas to help increase the number of data science certificates and degrees throughout the state. Karl Schubert, the managing director of the U of A Data Science Program, will be the principal investigator on a new program called HIRED.
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
A man takes a cellphone photo as missiles fired from Iran toward Israel fly over Syrian territory in Damascus, Syria, early Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

The Latest: Israel strikes Tehran for a sixth day as Iranian casualties rise

Explosions were heard in Tehran early Wednesday as intense Israeli airstrikes again targeted Iran’s capital in a conflict that a human rights group said had killed at least 585 people across Iran …

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:16 a.m. EDT

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton …
Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) hits a single RBI in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Riley's sacrifice fly in 10th inning caps Braves' comeback for 5-4 win over Mets

ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to deep center field in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 comeback win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. …

Great Plains Lookahead Digest

The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan.——————————MINNESOTA - …
Community

Assessment is due soon

The license plate tags may not be due yet, but action still needs to taken. Arkansas residents have five months to assess their personal property taxes is the country that is their domicile. By May …

Roberson announces run for Boone County sheriff

Tim Roberson has announced his plans to run for Boone County sheriff on the Republican ticket. The position is one that is not unfamiliar to Roberson. He was appointed to the position and served for …

Marion County challenging OMSD millage referendum

EROS — With early voting already underway in the annual school elections, a group of 45 Marion County residents met Tuesday night, May 6, at the community building here to organize a last …

Twentieth Century Club April meeting minutes

The Twentieth Century Club met April 3, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church with Dana Snawder, Vicki Hinrichs and Georgia McGill serving as hostesses. President Susan Sangren called the meeting …

A-State Heritage Sites launches pursuit of national designation

JONESBORO – The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites, established more than a quarter century ago, is pursuing designation as a National Heritage Area. 

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

LOS ANGELES — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away" and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.

Chesney, Carter Cash named to Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — What do a member of one music’s first families, one of Nashville’s most celebrated producers, and a beach-loving superstar have in common? As of Tuesday, they are the 2025 class of inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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It is never too late to complete one’s dream.
Dr. Nasir Siddiki's son Mathew has moved to Arkansas. He is hoping to gain licenses for Ordination through one of the churches in Branson.
Greetings from Capps.
I was digging up my garden last week before planting a few things.
Taco Tuesday, I had a busy weekend with Thursday getting groceries and was at the church on the hill when 3 little does came out from back of church and went across the road lucky no big truck came along. If you are in Berryville be on the look out for deer and then on Friday night I went and played Bingo in Branson, Mo. and my son came down and drove me back and then Sat. night I went and played Bingo in Oak Grove School House and I won a over the sink strainer. I really enjoyed going and playing close to home and good Bingo and friends get together.
Schools

School board races underway

All the paperwork has been completed and filed, and school board elections will soon be taking place.

Boone County Library Corner

Coming Next Month - April

UA expands master’s program in supply chain to Dallas

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas’ Sam M. Walton College of Business is expanding its Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program to the Dallas metropolitan area in fall 2025. This expansion will offer working professionals access to a top-tier program in one of the nation’s key business hubs.

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.”
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