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AAA gas price report

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents less compared to that day last week and is 44 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year.

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Bench Warrant for Breaking or Entering x2
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WANTED Timothy Ryan Rogers

Body Attachment for Non payment of Child Support

Chancey Michael Wilson

Body Attachment for Non Payment of Child Support
Nathan Samuel Worley

WANTED Nathan Samuel Worley

Bench Warrant for Battery in the 2nd Degree
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is traveling through the

Big Boy chugging through Arkansas

Mark your calendars, a piece of history is coming down the track.
Mayor Jerry Jackson

What is your vision for Harrison?

Just last month, I spoke to a chamber leadership group and asked, what is your vision? Leaders have a vision, and leadership requires vision. In the late 70s, banker Wayne Clark and the board of Security Bank had a vision to build a new building. It was a beautiful building unlike anything in Harrison, but also the tallest, and it had a glass elevator that became a thrill ride for many children and residents. The great thing about their vision is that nearly 50 years later, it is again a beautiful building and still the tallest one in Harrison. However, the thrill of the glass elevator remains. It has come full circle, beginning with Security Bank and now Signature Bank, with thanks to many, including the J E Durand family, for creating the Durand Center, which is for many events.

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Bull Shoals man charged with child sexual abuse, exploitation

BULL SHOALS — On Wednesday, August 28, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) executed a residential search warrant in Bull Shoals following a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) cyber tip.

Marion County man died of natural causes, says sheriff

MARION COUNTY — Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported that on Sunday, Sept. 1, at approximately 6:08 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 6018 after receiving a call about a male who was not breathing and was unresponsive.

Peel Fire District's annual pig roast

PEEL — Get your forks and napkins ready, the Peel Fire District is hosting its annual pig roast. The roast is set for Saturday, Sept. 14. It will last from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

News from Lead Hill

Tomorrow, September 8, is National Grandparents’ Day.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

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

St. Joe man charged with murder

Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell reported that on Sept. 5, 2024, his officw ffice received a call from personnel at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. The call referenced an individual named Jeffrey Stansbery of St. Joe. Stansbery had entered the hospital complaining of a medical condition, at which point Stansbery made statements which referenced him doing harm to a female.
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PCS offers many services

When needing something for the outside of the home, the place to go in Harrison is PCS. The store front is the headquarters for three different businesses that serve the Heart of the Ozarks.

Marion man charged with manslaughter

YELLVILLE — Zerahiah Harris, 24, of Oakland has been charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander.

Riparian buffer management workshop soon

JASPER — Landowners and community members interested in improving water quality and managing streamside erosion and vegetation are invited to attend a workshop on Riparian Buffer Management on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Little Buffalo Convention & Visitor Center, located at 200 N Spring Street in Jasper.
Business
Many area businesses came out on Thursday, August 29 to volunteer at the Kaylee Cox Bankston Pink Out Tennis Event
At the Aug. 28 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, The American Freightways Annex to the Boone County Historical Museum was approved.
The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.00 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents less compared to that day last week and is 41 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year.
Local Sports
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Eli McNutt (right) makes a run for the Goblins on Friday night in Branson, Mo. McNutt suffered a season-ending injury on Friday as Harrison fell to the Pirates, 23-7.
Harrison’s game finally closes with loss
BRANSON, Mo.—It took more than 24-hours to finish Harrison’s football game with Branson, Mo.
Yellville-Summit makes four interceptions in 55-7 mauling of Cougars
BROCKWELL—Yellville-Summit's Kobyn Hubbard scored touchdowns almost every way imaginable Friday night.
Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll
Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for Week 0, 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 August 24. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from last week's poll:
Sports
Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against United States, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada beats United States in U.S. for first time since 1957, winning friendly 2-1

Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored off defensive misplays, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly for its first win over the Americans on U.S. soil since 1957. Coming off …
FILE - San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara, Calif., Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles. McCaffrey got hurt early in training …
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in helped off the field after getting hurt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Packers QB Jordan Love has an MCL injury and should return this season, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his medial collateral ligament in the team's season-opening game but didn’t …
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs as Tulane safety Shi'Keem Laister (26) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 17 Kansas State defense comes up big to help Wildcats escape Tulane with a 34-27 win

Kansas State safety Jack Fabris returned Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah’s fumble 60 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, and VJ Payne’s interception in the end zone in the …
Community

Community flu vaccine clinic announced

LITTLE ROCK — On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Boone County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Heath (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at 1622 Campus Drive from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. People should bring their insurance card with them to the flu vaccine will still be available at no charge.

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says

PORTLAND, Maine — A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that required Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is appealing a ruling upholding a requirement that all participating facilities abide by a state antidiscrimination law.

Mr. Cash goes to Washington: Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol

LITTLE ROCK — A statue depicting Johnny Cash departed Arkansas for Washington on Thursday, as state officials gave the bronze figure a send-off toward its new home at the U.S. Capitol.

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News from Batavia

My husband, Carl Ramsey, took two weeks of vacation days from FedEx and will return to work on the job on September 9th.

Evangel to host inaugural Young Adults Conference

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Evangel University will host its first annual Young Adults Conference on Sept. 10-12. The event begins Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in Spence Chapel on Evangel’s campus. In addition to EU students, the conference is open to community members 18-30 years of age. Tickets cost $10 with an add-on option for meals and may be purchased online at evangel.edu/yac24.

Jordan speaks at Silver Valley

Jordan Whitmer is set to speak at Silver Valley Church, Sunday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Special Sections
People
Robby and Pam Smith, of Vendor, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Maisie Smith, to Cody Henderson, son of Ricky and Melissa Henderson, of Parthenon.
I was in one of my local Dollar Generals the other day. The customer in front of me and the store clerk were having a discussion on cigarettes.
Greetings from Capps.
Legacy Hospice has announced their August employee of the month is Nicole Utt. As the Legacy Hospice business office manager in Harrison, she is responsible for coordinating all office activities including clinical records, data entry, maintaining patient records, preparing meetings, coordinating communications, and many other important duties. The honor of receiving Employee of the Month recognition comes by vote from Legacy coworkers.
The Compton Volunteer Fire Department will meet on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the County Line Baptist Church for the regular monthly meeting. Board elections will be held that evening. Any paid member is allowed to vote during election of board members. If you have not paid dues for 2024, you may send $35.00 to the Compton Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 845, Compton, AR 72624. New membership billing will be mailed at the end of December, which will be due and payable for the 2025 membership year.
Schools

Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce to host State of Higher Education breakfast

The public is invited to attend the 2024 State of Higher Education Breakfast sponsored by Wabash and hosted by the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Room on Northark’s South Campus at 1515 Pioneer Drive in Harrison. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.

ATU faculty, students earn statewide community preparedness award

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (August 30, 2024)--A group of students and faculty from the Arkansas Tech University emergency management and homeland security program are the winners of the 2024 Arkansas Youth Community Preparedness Award.
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A Sanborn map of the town of Alpena

Boone County Library Corner

September is Library Card Signup Month – Stop by the library and signup for a library card and be entered for a prize. Prizes will be given for Children (ages 5 to 11), Teenagers (ages 12 to 18), and Adults

State legislature picks up 2024 educational study

LITTLE ROCK — Last month, the House and Senate Education Committee convened to continue important work on the Educational Adequacy Study, a crucial study aimed at ensuring that every student in Arkansas has access to a high-quality education. One area of focus has been teacher recruitment and retention—an essential component in providing a stable and effective learning environment for our students.
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