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AAA gas price report

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more compared to that day last week and is one cent more per gallon compared to that day last year.

News from Compton/Hilltop

Another blast of winter weather hit our area this past week. I hope everyone has been safe and warm. The meeting of the Compton Volunteer Fire Department had to be postponed, so the board is planning to meet on Monday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the County Line Baptist Church if the weather permits and we have enough board members to conduct business. Get well wishes to the many folks who have been struggling with flu and other illnesses.

News from Lead Hill

This evening, 5 to 8 p.m., the Annual Valentines Dinner and Dance Fundraiser takes place at the American Legion Post 340, There’s Dinner and Door Prizes, Dancing, music by DJ Shad South from Sounds of the South. A Photo Booth, Games, a Silent Auction and more. This is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for age 18 and up. Ages 5 to 17 just $5 and children 4 and under eat free with purchase of paid adult. Ticket covers entry, 1 meal, drink, dessert and a chance for a Door Prize.

News from Yocum

Taco Tuesday with freezing rain on the trees. The weather is rotten, some days are beautiful other days oh well.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrate a ribbon cutting with the staff of Heartland Eye Care in Harrison on Thursday, Feb. 13. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE DUNLAP

Ribbon cutting for Heartland

Heartland Eye Care: "At The Heart Of Your Eye Wellness" held a Ribbon Cutting event Thursday with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce.The Heartland Eye Care team members include Dr. Sabre Ayers Wright, O.D. (Optometrist); Dr. Khushbu Patel, O.D. (Optometrist); and Dr. William D. Hill, M.D. (Ophthalmologist).

Progress series begins next week

Beginning Feb. 22, the Daily Times will begin a three-part series called Progress.

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Local News

City launches new website

The City of Harrison has recently released a new website. Several years ago, they began using harrisonar.gov for the domain name, which will remain the same.

Unregistered sex offender, armed felon arrested

JASPER — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler reported Monday, Feb. 3, his office arrested a wanted Missouri man who had been hiding in Newton County after absconding from Missouri on felony warrants for failure to register as a sex offender, and burglary. His original charges in Missouri were related to sexual molestation of a child.
"Off to Market" Baylor Blankenship, 2nd Grade, Valley Springs

2025 Ozark Mountain Student Art Show

The 2025 Ozark Mountain Student Art Show, as sponsored by the Harrison Art League and the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Coop, is currently on display at the Boone County Library in Harrison in the upstairs mezzanine gallery.

Boone County Library Corner

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day.
Dennis Stanley

Stanley retires after 30 years

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) has announced the retirement of Dennis Stanley, Supervisor of Construction, after nearly three decades of dedicated service.

News from Lead Hill

This evening 6 p.m., the American Legion Post 340 is hosting Karaoke. Kitchen open till 8 p.m.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

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

Boone County Library Corner

Blind Date with a Book will be going on until February 15! Enter your name into a drawing for each wrapped book you check out. There will be books in the adult, children, and young adult sections of the library.

Museum Musings: Middleton family feud Part 2

Paul, obviously not understanding how this could be, challenged the findings to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Apparently even the Supreme Court was contentious over this case, as they ruled 4-3 in favor of Gertie and Addie in establishing the written (holographic) will as the legal will, in spite of the fact that no one could agree on what it actually said!

Man charged with theft after taking off with goods

According to documents filed in Boone County Circuit Court on Tuesday, 34 year-old Travis Woolsey, of Harrrison, has been arrested for thefts which occurred last year.
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The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.80 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 four cents more per gallon compared to that day last year.
FAYETTEVILLE — That omelet is costing more again thanks to highly pathogenic avian influenza, but Jada Thompson says the egg price rollercoaster has a downhill side too.
Joe DeVito of DeVito's Restaurant is set to be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame.
Local Sports
Berryville swept by Gentry
BERRYVILLE — The Berryville Lady Bobcats ddropped a loss in 4A-1 Conference play on Tuesday.
Lead Hill, OMSD split victories
WESTERN GROVE — The Lead Hill Tigers made the short trip to Newton County Tuesday for a nonconference contest with the Ozark Mountain Bears.
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Harrison's Cole Cecil attempts to score against Farmington on Tuesday night in 5A-West action. Harrison came from behind in the second half to defeat the Cardinals, 48-40. With the win, Harrison earned a trip to the Class 5A State Basketball Tournament.
Goblins earn state playoff bid
There are more than two weeks left before the Class 5A State Basketball Tournament begins in Paragould at Greene County Tech High School.
Sports
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

Salah penalty seals victory for Premier League leader Liverpool against Wolverhampton

Liverpool restores its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton. But Arne Slot’s team had to hold off a fightback from relegation-threatened Wolves at …
Kayla Thornton moves the ball during the first half of the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

With 5-year-old Chase Center under the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are also on the women’s game. Caitlin Clark is making headlines for not participating. A'ja Wilson and other …
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Champions League exit awaits Real Madrid or Man City and at least 3 more former title holders

At least four former European champions will be among eight teams eliminated from the Champions League when the new knockout playoff round ends this week: Real Madrid or Manchester City, Bayern …
Michigan State Tom Izzo gestures to his fans after his record breaking win during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Michigan State's Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday …
Community

Operation Voice combats human trafficking in Fort Smith, offers hope to victims

FORT SMITH — Twelve adults believed to be victims of human trafficking were offered services, and another 32 local victims were identified as part of Operation VOICE (Victims' Opportunity for Independence, Care, and Empowerment), which took place in Fort Smith during the month of January. One suspected trafficker was identified.

Harding University breaks ground on $8.5 million theology library

SEARCY — Harding University has broken ground on an $8.5 million, 18,000-square-foot library addition for its School of Theology, set to be completed by March 2026. An extension of the Brackett Library, this new facility will provide HST students with access to one of the most extensive theology collections in the South, enhancing research and academic resources for its future ministry leaders.

Cool-season annual grasses offer high-value hay, baleage, silage to Arkansas producers

LITTLE ROCK — Livestock producers who grow their own hay often find themselves playing “beat the clock” when it comes to harvest, knowing that once a seedhead appears, the forage quality declines.

Arkansas to receive $286M in American Relief Act aid

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Arkansas agriculture will receive $286.2 million in assistance from the American Relief Act, with Mississippi County being the top recipient, according to an analysis by the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.

Long before lab-made colors, cactus bugs put red in ‘redcoats’

FAYETTEVILLE — Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and artwork.

Pope Francis hospitalized as weekend events are canceled

ROME — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old's pontiff's health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least.

WANTED Nickolas Lerex Masters

Bench Warrant for Domestic Battering in the Third DegreeNo BondAKA/ Nickolas LaneAddress:(Last Known) 9731 Terrapin Creek RdHarrison, AR 72601SEX: MaleHair: BrownEyes: HazelHeight: 5'5"Weight: 195Race: WhiteIf you have any information, please contact the Boone County Sheriff's Office at 870-741-8404
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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Tourism will announce the winners of the annual Henry Awards on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during the 51st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Bentonville. The awards honor the individuals, organizations and attractions making an extraordinary impact on the state’s tourism industry.
Roxanne Thompson's love for Arkansas began with family camping experiences in the Ouachita Mountains, beginning when she was 11 years old. “I dreamed that I would one day live here, and capture the beauty of Arkansas’ rivers, bluffs, creeks and lakes with paint and brush on canvas. I longed to preserve the beauty of every landscape in my paintings, and hopefully inspire others to
I had the pleasure of visiting with Loretta Phillips and her helper, Tish. We had a very good visit. Loretta and her sisters make a trip once a year to Memphis, Tenn. They attend a bluegrass music festival each year and really enjoy the outing.
On February 12, Mary Corbin celebrates her 96th birthday.
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The kids who have been named Lead Hill Terrific Kids for the month of December.


Kindergarten - Lily Fortner (Not pictured), 1st Grade - Athena Gash, 2nd Grade - Magnolia Jenkins, Hicks Huebner, 3rd Grade - Arianna Bell, 4th Grade - Joshua Smith, Olive Reed, 5th Grade - Aurora Blanton, 6th Grade - Colton Campbell (Not pictured), Kristin Gray

Lead Hill Elementary announces Terrific Kids, honor roll

Lead Hill Elementary School has announced the students for the second quarter of the year who have been named to the Honor Roll.

Spelling Bee champion declared

The words were falling like the rain outside.

UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture

PINE BLUFF — For James Bunch, agriculture has always played an important role in his life.

Arkansas lawmakers file bill to restrict phone access at school

State lawmakers filed legislation Wednesday that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices from all Arkansas public schools beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
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