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Knieff brings enthusiasm to Times news staff
Loretta Knieff, of Yellville, has recently joined the staff of the Harrison Daily Times.
Wilson Marseilles, Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce President FILE PHOTO
Local economy looking up
There are many aspects to consider when evaluating the health of the local or regional economy. It's important to compare local numbers to trends on a broader scope and to keep in mind that the local economy is part of an open system and influenced by external factors. Currently, some local trends are reflecting broader trends — particularly in the area of manufacturing.
FOL Holiday Book Sale Saturday
The Boone County Friends of the Library (FOL) will host their Holiday Book Sale 9 a.m.—2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The sale will be held at the Boone County Library located at 221 W. Stephenson, one block off of the Square in Harrison.
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Berryville student with BB gun removed from campus
BERRYVILLE — Berryville School District administration and safety officials responded to a student who was found with a B gun at the Intermediate School on Wednesday. The student and the gun were removed from the school immediately and without incident.
A group gathers at The Natural Bridge, which was a popular site for picnics. 
Hidden gem on the banks of Crooked Creek
It’s a fact of life that so often things are not what they seem. This maxim applies to pretty much any facet of life on this sphere. This especially applies to towns and cities and the older the town, the more treasures lie hidden. One hundred years ago, and more, Harrison could have been called the “City of Springs”. Other than Crooked Creek itself, all the other water sources have been buried and covered up to make way for progress. Few people realize that most of the buildings that make up the Harrison square are built on top of basements, and in a number of those basements are actual springs that were covered over with conduit and piped into Crooked Creek, forever hidden from curious eyes. Sometimes during periods of heavy rain and floods, these basements can no longer contain the trickling spring that flows through, and the swelling tide turns those basements into swimming pools.
The Harrison City Council repealed the data center moratorium it imposed earlier this year and reversed action taken on a noise ordinance during a specially called meeting Tuesday evening. LEE DUNLAP/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Council repeals data center moratorium
The Harrison City Council repealed the data center moratorium it imposed earlier this year and reversed action taken on a noise ordinance during a specially called meeting Tuesday evening. Both moves were made on the recommendation of city attorney Nancy Cartwright as a precaution against targeted litigation against the city.
Support received for downtown, small businesses
Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) has received grant funding from the USDA to provide Harrison with support for downtown revitalization and its small business owners. Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, will work with community leaders in Harrison to develop a new five-year action plan for downtown and provide training for small business owners.
Nita Cooper of Boone County, vicechair of the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and ex officio member of Arkansas Farm Bureau State Board, was a participant at the ArFB resolutions committee meeting Nov. 1 - 2.
Nita Cooper serves State Board
HOT SPRINGS — Nita Cooper of Boone County, vicechair of the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and ex officio member of Arkansas Farm Bureau State Board, was a participant at the ArFB resolutions committee meeting Nov. 1 - 2. The group met to consider policy positions to be submitted in the business session at the 89th annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention, which will take place in Little Rock Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. The committee recommended policy positions on a variety of topics, including livestock and row crop programs, technology usage within agriculture, expansion for commodity market, road safety laws and more. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Northwest Arkansas District Fair Manager Allison Black (left) is presented a check for $4,0000 by Mid-States Wrestlers
Mid-States Wrestling donates $4,000 to NWA District Fairgrounds
At a recent live event at the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison, Mid-States’ wrestler and Harrison native “The Space Cowboy” Jason Jones along with fellow wrestler “Must CTV” Colton Theron Vaught presented a check for $4,000 to NWA District Fair Manager Allison Black to be used for improvements to the fairgrounds and especially to the Indoor Expo Building.
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I love Thanksgiving almost as much as I love Christmas. There’s just something about the family time, and the official kickoff to the whole holiday season that feels extra cozy and magical. But with the start of the season also comes more pressure, higher expectations, and countless opportunities to spend crazy amounts of money on everything from plane tickets to monogrammed organic cotton napkins. So here are five tips for keeping your expectations realistic and your spending in check throughout the holidays this year.
Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer announced Mickey Belle Manley has been selected by the Arkansas Bankers Association to receive the Bill Holmes Leadership Award, in honor of former ABA President Bill Holmes (1949-2018).
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Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) dunks over Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead AP Top 25 poll; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps; Northwestern debuts
Arizona has solidified its place atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, setting up ashowdown this weekend against Purdue, the former No. 1 team in the nation. The Wildcats were followed …
Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) celebrates next to the Battle Line trophy after the team's win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QB
Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team. Daniels, a …
South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, center, looks to shoot as Utah forwards Alissa Pili, left, and Jenna Johnson, right, defend in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women's AP Top 25 unchanged
South Carolina remains the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. For the first time this season, the top 10 teams stayed the same. UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa and …
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Michael Boardman receives Community Spirit Award

The Friends of the Berryville Library presented Michael Boardman the Carla Youngblood Community Spirit Award during their holiday bake and book sale Friday, Dec. 8. Started in 2019 and named in …

Boone County Cattlemen’s Association meeting notes

The Boone County Cattlemen's Association held its November meeting on Nov. 9 at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center at North Arkansas College; there were 50 members and guests in attendance. This meeting was sponsored by the Arkansas Farmers Union. BCCA President Scott Kernodle brought the meeting to order; Joe Collins led the blessing for the meal. Kernodle then asked veterans to stand and help lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge, Kernodle recognized the veterans in attendance as well as guests. He then recognized November anniversaries and birthdays. We were treated to a meal of roast beef, scalloped potatoes, steamed mixed vegetables, salad, dinner rolls, brownies, cheesecake, and tea.

VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Ark. Veterans Dec. 14

During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff at the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist with specific questions regarding their claims for VA benefits. The online event will be held Thursday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. To reserve a time slot, Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13.

From the almost retired, former Chamber President/CEO

I realize that you didn’t expect to read my byline here again, but I’m humbled to be asked to provide this one last time.

Holiday giving opportunities

It is the giving season and many organizations are accepting donations to help spread Christmas cheer. These are just a few of the organizations in Harrison that are accepting donations.

ATU offers more options for medical students, plans student center

Arkansas Tech University and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education have signed an affiliation agreement that formalizes a pathway for ATU graduates to continue their studies at ACHE.

Private Matter or Public Crisis?

Violence, especially domestic violence, is a very uncomfortable topic.

News from Yocum

Today I woke up and its Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, and I am healthy. I have clothes to wear, food to eat, clean running water and a place to sleep. Life is good , God is great and I am thankful, amen!
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On Dec. 8, native born Carl D. Brown was born at home in Old town Lead Hill before the lake came to be. Happy belated birthday wishes to Katie DeSavilla, Dec. 2, Sid Burd, Dec. 12, to Paula Cain and Bobby King, both Dec. 15.
Greetings from Capps. It's hard to believe it's only a few more weeks until Christmas. Where has the year gone? The Christmas party for Capps Batavia Fire Department went well last Saturday night. Two of our officers smoked pulled pork and ribs for the event and we awarded our top firefighters, including our firefighter of the year, Patrick Young, from the Batavia station. We responded to a 2 car rollover wreck on Highway 65 on Monday night. A few people went to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Capps Full Gospel Church Christmas program will be Dec. 10 and 17 and at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. services. Morning services only on Christmas Eve day. Our new neighbors still have several adorable Australian Shepherd puppies left that need homes. Feel free to contact me if you know someone who is interested. Blessings, Doug
The hustle and bustle during this Christmas Season has been fun as well as exhausting. Our church singing group has been meeting weekly to practice the Christmas songs that will be a part of the Christmas celebration on Dec. 17. My husband, Carl, has an antique pickup truck that is being restored. He has made several trips to the gentleman’s location that is doing the restoration. Hopefully that project will be completed soon. Lee Hankins and I made a trip to Little Rock one day last week for some follow-ups on doctor appointments.
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Bergman students Sebastian Hudson, Scottie Edwards and Cooper St. Clair. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Students make Christmas Cards for seniors

Students from Bergman Elementary have been very busy making Christmas greetings for senior citizens. The kids made the cards out of construction paper and sent 103 greeting to Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents to be distributed during the holidays to spread cheer.

Beta Upsilon holds annual Christmas Shopping Spree

Beta Upsilon members had a great time during the annual Christmas Shopping Spree for Children in Need at Walmart Friday, Dec. 5. Every year, Harrison and 9 other schools in the surrounding area each select one child to take to Walmart to shop with a Beta Upsilon member.

Beta Upsilon holds annual Christmas Shopping Spree

Beta Upsilon members had a great time during the annual Christmas Shopping Spree for Children in Need at Walmart Friday, Dec. 5. Every year, Harrison and 9 other schools in the surrounding area each select one child to take to Walmart to shop with a Beta Upsilon member.
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