Pioneers hosting scrimmage on Saturday

Basketball season is upon us. Fans will have the opportunity to get a peak at some of the collegiate basketball teams in the area at Pioneer Pavilion on Saturday. Evangel University will join Link …

Tom Cruise goes for broke as a man broke the world in the new movie "Digger"

Digger: Does Cruise’s latest hit paydirt?

Even if you haven't seen his smiling face grace the screen, Tom Cruise is one of those actors that you still know. He’s been a tabloid fixture for as long as he has been a movie star. Now I know …

Local counties receive more than $1.3 million

More than $1.3M came into local counties from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Those PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funds were a part of the $10.6M of funds that were released to all 75 Arkansas …

Candidate Spotlight - Jason Watts

Jason Watts is running for mayor of Harrison. After growing up spending summers with his grandparents in Harrison, he recently had the opportunity to buy their home and move back to the town where he …

Candidate Spotlight - Rhonda Watkins

Rhonda Watkins is running for mayor. In 2022, Watkins ran against current Mayor Jerry Jackson. Prior to that, Watkins served as the Boone County Circuit Clerk. When asked why she was running …

Candidate Spotlight - Mitch Magness

Mitch Magness has spent many years in roles across multiple organizations throughout Harrison. He is a city council member and is the chair of the finance committee. He is the president of the …

Arkansas ballot issues explained

The Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has released its 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues guide. Below is a snapshot of the ballot issues before voters in the …

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Greyhounds tree Panthers, 46-20

SALEM — The Salem Greyhounds have been a powerhouse in Class 3A football. Friday night, the Yellville-Summit Panther got a measure of where they were up against with the Greyhounds. Salem captured …

Berryville start league season with victory

BERRYVILLE — The first league game of the season was very important for the Berryville Bobcats. Last year the battle between Huntsville and the Bobcats resulted in Berryville not going to the …

Harrison senior Killian Eddings prepares to make a move after he catches the pitch from quarterback Gavin Jones. The Goblins travel to Greenwood on Friday night after they fell to Farmington last week.

Goblins traveling to Greenwood

GREENWOOD — The Harrison Goblins are becoming known as the Road Gobs. For the fourth time in five games this season, Harrison is on the road for football activities. For the second time in the …

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The Harrison defense gets ready to swarm. The Goblins held Farmington to 44 yards rushing on Friday and a total of 182 yards in their loss to the Cardinals to begin the 5A-West season.

Harrison drops first 5A-West contest of year

FARMINGTON — Friday night, the Harrison Goblins started the 5A-West season. It didn’t go the way that the Goblins wanted. Harrison fell to Farmington, 28-14. Farmington scored 21 straight points …

Harrison senior Grace Jennings skies for a kill during action on Thursday night in Goblin Arena. Jennings was recognized before the game for having 500 career kills. The Lady Goblins are the top team in the 4A-1 as they defeated second-place Gravette in three sets.

Harrison only undefeated team left

It was a battle of two undefeated teams in the 4A-1 on Thursday night at Goblin Arena. When the final ball was put on the floor, it was the Harrison Lady Goblins remaining as the only undefeated …

This game is important

When Becky and I went to the Wisconsin football games a couple weeks back, I repped my team. Even though I had a lot of Wisconsin gear in the closet, I wore my Arkansas Razorback things. Even though …

Remi Watson of Harrison returns a shot during 4A-1 tennis action. The Lady Goblins had a busy week as they competed against four different schools this week.

Harrison tennis has busy week

The Harrison tennis teams are drawing closer to the postseason. Facing fellow 4A-1 district opponents, the Goblins and Lady Goblins each won the matches against Elkins playing the team’s No. 1 …

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State vehicle fatalities for September 21 – 27

There were 3 fatalities on Arkansas roads and highways last week, bringing the total to 345 so far for 2026. • Salvador Gonzalez Elizalde, 38 of Mena, was killed in a single-vehicle accident that …

Tax time comes once again

Ready or not, here it comes. The deadline to pay one’s property taxes is fast approaching. The Actual deadline to pay will be Thursday, Oct. 15. Payments have been accepted since March 1, but the …

Camera crews will be traveling to Newton County to shoot an international multimedia advertisement for J3 At The Gap. The hideaway located in the south part of the county has become a vacation destination for corporate events, outdoor activities and cabin rentals.

Television crews will be in Jasper area

MCELROY GAP — When traveling in the area on Thursday, there will be visitors walking around with video cameras. A crew of eight will be headed to J3 At The Gap. Their purpose will be to shoot …

Week of September 21

This past week was Farmer Fred week across the district, in honor of our friend, Fred Woehl. Many years ago, Mary Cecil and the first-grade classes at Skyline began going to the Fred and Carolyn …

Online Water Bill – not what you may think

JASPER — This is not a promotion of, or recommendation for, the software. Having heard many comments about the water districts in Newton County, this reporter attended the meeting to get more …

Week of September 14

It has been another busy week of learning in the Harrison School District. The Preschool students are learning all about their five senses. They have had a lot of hands-on activities, including …

Fall Clean-up comes to Boone County

The fall Boone County Residential Clean-up will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It will be at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park Road in Harrison. This community service will …

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Airport manager receives surprise at board meeting

Just as the hot air balloons have floated away for another year, members of the Boone County Regional Airport held their monthly meeting also looking to the skies. The meeting even included a special …

Two educators killed in separate boating accidents

Two boating accidents claimed the lives of two individuals in separate incidents over the Labor Day weekend. One incident occurred in Beaver Lake and one in Lake Norfork. Dr. Alla Barry, who was a …

Unlocking the Code:

For children struggling with dyslexia, learning to read can feel like decoding a language without a key. Local reading specialist Missy Taylor is changing that story. Having officially earned her …

Baptist Ranch shows off new facilities

On Tuesday morning the Arkansas Baptist Ranch opened its doors to show the community the newest facilities. The focus of the day was a ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the opening of the Lindsey …

Presidential Firearms, LLC

For Matt and Madison Youngblood, Presidential Firearms isn’t just a business. It’s a way to make friends, build relationships in the community and teach their kids important life skills. Starting …