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A special called meeting of the city council was held in Harrison on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to discuss a resolution involving a prospective new doctor for the area. The meeting was attended by a large crowd, including many local medical professionals. LORETTA KNIEFF / STAFF

Resolution for new doc rejected, then approved

The Thursday, Sept. 25, meeting of the Harrison City Council ended with rejection of a resolution. Passage of the resolution would approve the mayor’s signature to a form intended to bring a new doctor to town. After reconsideration of the circumstances surrounding the resolution, a special meeting was called for Wednesday, Oct. 2, where the decision was changed and the resolution was granted approval.

Clean-ups scheduled for Fall

The fall Boone County residential clean-up will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It will be at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park Road in Harrison and will be staffed by the Boone County Road Department.

Sunday night was a big blow

My wife and I were coming into town after watching Arkansas’ yearly beating at the hands of Texas A&M football.

News from Yocum

Happy Oct. 1, 2024 and this weather is something else nice and no rain in sight and we need it. Look like Oct. is going to be just like Sept. Starting with Lady of the Cove yard sale and Harvest Church in Oak Grove a big day from 10 - 2. Your personal property taxes are due Oct. 15 that time of year and then Oct. 17 until Oct. 19 and then on Saturday Oct. 19 Fall Festival Cruise-in at Carr Lane Church with your favorite hotrod 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and my Grandson Brayden Birthday Oct. 31 It going to be on going and then Halloween.

News from Capps

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News from Lead Hill

Lead Hill FFA still has Mums available for sale! The Greenhouse is open weekdays Today, Saturday, 8 to 12 noon. Thank you all for supporting our students!

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Harrison fall clean up scheduled

The City of Harrison annual fall city-wide cleanup will begin Monday, Oct. 14 and close on Oct. 18. Pick-up will occur on regularly scheduled LRS service days.

Burn ban issued for Boone County

Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway declared on Friday a burn ban for all of Boone County.
Harvest Homecoming is filled with decorative touches that celebrate the colors of the fall season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

40th annual Harvest Homecoming

The Harrison Square is buzzing with excitement.

Council approves resolution for storm siren

The Harrison City Council approved Resolution No. 1309 during the regular session meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 26. The resolution approves a waiver of the bidding requirement and authorizes the Harrison Fire Department to contract with Table Rock Alerting Systems for a storm siren and controlling system.

Buffalo River Partners seek volunteers

JASPER — Buffalo National River Partners are seeking volunteers to work stations in the Boxley Valley area, in Newton County, this fall. Stations will be set up along the Boxley Valley to assist visitors. Information, visual aids, safety vests, and tents will be provided. This will be an opportunity to help visitors get the most of their experience and for volunteers to share their own knowledge about the Buffalo National River.

Election Commission sanctions Arkansas county

LITTLE ROCK — Wednesday afternoon the State Board of Election Commission voted to sanction an Arkansas county over mistakes made while hand-counting primary election ballots.
Flippin Police Department receive Certificate of Accreditation at the 58th Arkansas Chief of Police Association Training Conference. Picture from left: ALEAP Director, (Ret) Chief Jackie Davis; Flippin Police Chief John Spence; Flippin Asst. Chief Dustin Carter; Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan; AACP Executive Director (Ret) Chief Gary Sipes; and AACP Past President (Ret) Chief Jim Kuchenbecker. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Flippin Police receive certification, accreditation

FLIPPIN — Flippin Police Chief Jon Spence shared this week that on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the 58th Arkansas Chief of Police Association Training Conference held in Hot Springs, the Flippin Police Department received certification and Tier 2 Accreditation as a Law Enforcement Agency by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP).

School reunions coming to Jasper

JASPER — It’s back to school as the Jasper Alumni School Reunion is to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5.

General “Black Jack” Pershing

As the distinguished looking gentle man entered the room, the members of the Harrison Rotary Club rose to their feet and began applauding.

Boone County Library Corner

October Personal Care and Hygiene Donations – The library will be accepting personal care and hygiene item donations to be distributed to community members in need. Please take donations to the front desk.
Business
Nestled on the north side of the Harrison square, the Town House Cafe is the perfect place to start the day or have a solid lunch.
LOWELL — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced that it has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.
DETROIT — Around 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports have returned to work after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) suspended its three-day strike. The strike, which could have caused significant disruptions and price increases if prolonged, has been paused until Jan. 15 to allow time for negotiations on a new contract. The ILA and the US Maritime Alliance, representing ports and shipping companies, reached a tentative agreement on wage increases, but the deal is still pending approval by union members.
Stores recently saw runs on toilet paper as consumers worried that port worker strikes would lead to shortages. The American Forest and Paper Association President (AFPA) and CEO, Heidi Brock, released a statement this week to reassure folks that the product would not see a shortage for reasons like the strike, “The American Forest and Paper Association is aware of reports of toilet paper shortages, which some have attributed to the current port strike. While we continue to urge the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike to restore our members’ access to export their products, we would like to stress we are not aware of any expected impact to tissue product delivery in the US.”
Local Sports
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Berryville's defensive line is opposite Yellville-Summit in the last non-conference game for both teams. On Friday night, the Bobcats held Huntsville to six points on the way to claiming a 21-6 win.
Berryville picks up league win over Huntsville
BERRYVILLE — It was a battle of two rivals on Friday night at Bobcat Stadium.
Arkansas Sports Media high school football poll
This is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for Week 5, including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending September 28. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from last week's poll:
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Yellville-Summit quarterback Noah Cantrall is drug down by Berryville's Daniel Roque during play Friday night in Marion County. The Panthers came back to defeat Berryville, 34-27.
Yellville-Summit comes back to down Berryville
YELLVILLE — Friday night was a cat fight at Yellville-Summit High School.
Sports
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, left, slaps hands with guard Courtney Williams, right, in the final seconds of a WNBA basketball semifinal game against the Connecticut Sun, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series

Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series. Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut with the Lynx looking …
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after defeating Paula Badosa of Spain in a women's singles semi-final match for the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Gauff rallies to reach China Open final. Sinner and Alcaraz win in Shanghai

Coco Gauff has advanced to the final of the China Open by beating Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. It was the third consecutive match that she had to rally from a set down. The American will play either …
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) smiles at forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of a WNBA basketball semifinal game against the Connecticut Sun, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with Sun

A return home helped Las Vegas stave off elimination by New York and look like the team that has won consecutive WNBA championships. Connecticut couldn’t stop Minnesota and take advantage of their …
George Brett, Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame infielder and vice president of baseball operations, watches the team work out ahead of an American League Division series baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

George Brett reminds Royals players of intensity of past playoffs against Yankees

George Brett watches the Kansas City Royals prepare to face the New York Yankees and remembers the combustible clashes of the 1970s. The Hall of Famer tells players: “This isn’t a series, this is …
Community

Vermont's Catholic Church files for bankruptcy

Vermont's Catholic church has filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces more than 30 lawsuits alleging child sex abuse by clergy decades ago, according to a filing in federal bankruptcy court.

Buffalo National River announces the cancellation of business opportunity.

The National Park Service, per 36 CFR § 51.11 has cancelled Solicitation CC-BUFFXXX-25B for a concession business opportunity for canoe & kayak rental with transportation, or shuttle, services at Buffalo National River.

Bergman school board meets

BERGMAN — The Bergman Board of Education held is regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Berryville Library to present Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction author talk

BERRYVILLE — The Friends of the Berryville Library’s next author talk and book signing will feature local authors Molly May and Sean Fitzgibbon. Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction: A Celebration of Local Authors will take place Saturday, October 19, 10 AM to 12 PM, at Carroll Electric Community Room in Berryville. The event is free, and no tickets are required. It is sponsored by Poncho Goldstein’s Irish Pub and Collins Construction and Concrete.

WANTED Larry Robert Thompson

Bench Warrant for Criminal Attempt to Commit Residential Burglary

WANTED Sarah Kathryn Orr

Alias Bench Warrant on Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine

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October 4-5
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People
The Compton Community Association will be holding a cleanup day at the old Compton School and Cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. That evening, the Compton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a chili supper from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to help clean up the grounds and buildings and enjoy chili and all the fixings that evening.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response along the 500-mile path of destruction to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone. More than 900 Red Cross disaster responders, alongside our partners, are working around the clock to get help to those in need. Right now, our focus is on providing safe shelter, meals, emotional support and relief supplies for people facing unimaginable destruction.
LITTLE ROCK—AARP Arkansas knows that knowledge is the only way to fight scam artists and fraudsters, but an event about an often-frightening topic does not have to be scary. With food, drinks, music and a panel of compelling experts, event attendees will leave armed to tackle the next phony email or high-pressure sales call. Scam Jam 2024 is free and open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Central Arkansas’ Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center (located next door to Arkansas PBS at 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway).
Lilydael Rose Ferron
LITTLE ROCK — Winners have been announced for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage by recognizing the state's best restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events.
Schools

Take your shot: Northark clay shooting competition upcoming

The 3rd Annual Northark Challenge Sporting Clay competition presented by Harness Roofing, Inc. is coming up on Friday, Oct. 11 at the beautiful Bear Creek Ranch atop the mountain in Tilly. A Ricky Morris BBQ lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. with competition to follow. There are a few team spots left and sponsor opportunities available.

NIH awards UAMS $3.7 million for tuberculosis vaccine

LITTLE ROCK — UAMS researcher Lu Huang, Ph.D., has received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support his pursuit of a more effective tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, a feat that has eluded scientists for more than 100 years.

Walton College team to study emotional food choices

FAYETTEVILLE — The United States Department of Agriculture has awarded a $650,000 grant to an interdisciplinary research team led by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, in collaboration with the Division of Agriculture and the College of Engineering.

OUR Childrens Center offers USDA Food Program

VALLEY SPRINGS — On Thursday, Sept. 26, OUR Childrens Center in Valley Springs announced its sponsorship of the USDA Food Program.
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