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Jenny Honer and Andy Lawson (center) will manage the new Los Ebanos restaurant located at 909 Hwy. 65 North. They will have a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 5.

Jenny Honer and Andy Lawson will be opening Los Ebanos Mexican restaurant on Thursday morning Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. Thomas and Jenny Honer of Western Sizzlin' have purchased the restaurant and Jenny and her … more

8/3/21

Ashley Williams joins Weichert, Realtors - Market Edge

Weichert, Realtors - Market Edge announced Ashley Williams has joined … more

Staff Report news@harrisondaily.com | 8/3/21

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My fiancée and I want to make an offer on a house. She has a lot of late payments and a bad credit record, though, but she is working hard to manage her money better and get out of … more

Dave Ramsey | 8/3/21

Lee H. Dunlap/Staff The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with the new owners of Holt Memorial Chapel. John and Jackie Conner and Phillip and Rachel Collie recently purchased the business from the Glenna Ragan family. Holt has been a Chamber member for 35 years and is located at 1904 Capps Road. The phone number is 870-741-3481.

Holt Memorial Chapel continues legacy with Chamber

Holt Memorial Chapel hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce on July 22 to welcome new owners to the Chamber. Ambassador Sheri Underdown introduced the new … more

By DONNA BRAYMER donnab@harrisondaily.com | 8/3/21

Bowling Family Donna Braymer/Staff T.J. Clark (top left) and his family Kolby, Chase and Nicole are excited to open Oddball Bowl in the early fall. The family is pictured where the mechanics happen every time a ball is thrown down the alley.

Strikes to be thrown at Oddball Bowl

The T.J. Clark family has something new to do after work and school. They purchased a bowling alley — the former Cottonwood Bowl facility. T.J. was known for his skating abilities as a … more

7/31/21

Rhino love

Dr. Fosse, once of Pretoria, told me about Martha and Arthur, two star crossed rare white rhinos. In a governmental gesture of goodwill, South Africa agreed to ship Arthur to Tanzania to mate … more

ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE by Baxter Black, DVM | 7/30/21

Fall Armyworms

Hello everyone, This week I thought we should discuss fall army worms. Fall armyworms have started showing up in Arkansas pastures in high numbers over the last couple of weeks. Fall … more

Adam Willis | 7/30/21

Contributed photo Pictured are Scharidi Barber, U of A, Div. of Agriculture Instructor - Poultry, Youth Programs, Ashton Collins, Ashton Gibson, Halle Brewer, and Karsyn Clayborn.

Newton County 4-H team wins trip to Nationals

A Newton County 4-H team will be heading to Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky in November. The Poultry Judging Team representing Eagle Pride 4-H Club, Newton County 4-H and Mt. Judea FFA placed … more

7/30/21

Dave Says

Dear Dave, A friend recently mentioned something called impact investing to me. What exactly is this? How do impact investment funds perform, and what do you think about them? Carson Dear … more

Dave Ramsey | 7/27/21

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kelsey Bardwell (left), Jim Sprott, and Cathy Golden are the partners of Sprott, Golden and Bardwell law firm which has now added mediator consulting to their list of services they provide for their clients.

Bardwell certified mediator

Kelsey K. Bardwell, of Sprott, Golden & Bardwell became certified by the Arkansas … more

Staff Report news@harrisondaily.com | 7/27/21

NARMC welcomes cardiologist

As part of the collaboration to expanded access to care for residents of North Central Arkansas, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) and CoxHealth are pleased to announce that Dr. Narin … more

Staff Report news@harrisondaily.com | 7/27/21

Donna Braymer/Staff    The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting with Ozark Trailer Manufacturing and Sales to celebrate their expanded services, products and new location. Just seven miles south of the Downtown area at 6016 US 65 they are located on 12.5 acres. The website is ozarktrailersales.com or the office phone number is 870-280-2709. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday until noon.

Ozark Trailer Sales has expanded to new location By DONNA BRAYMER donnab@harrisondaily.com Ozark Trailer Manufacturing and Sales hosted a ribbon cutting with … more

7/27/21

Marginal quotes

- "As long as you've got good elimination, you've got it made." Uncle Leonard ¨ "If a man can't drive in a bar ditch, he's got no business on the highway." Tink ¨ "When … more

ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE by Baxter Black, DVM | 7/24/21

Ribbon Cutting Donna Braymer/Staff The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce assisted First Community Bank in celebrating their grand opening with a ribbon cutting with Chamber ambassadors on Friday, July 16. From the main office in Batesville, Boris Dover, FCB president and CEO Dale Cole spoke to the crowd gathered. FCB is located at 220 E. Ridge. The phone number is 870-204-5600.

First Community Bank celebrates grand opening

First Community Bank hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Harrison Regional … more

7/24/21

Times photos/Jeff Dezort Karen Fancher Karen Fancher wrapping rubber bands around stems of lavender she harvested from her gardens at AuxArc Botanicals.

Lavender farm has sweet smell of success

COMPTON — Karen Fancher waved to passing cars while she sat at a small table on her front porch wrapping rubber bands around stems of lavender she harvested from her gardens. She was also … more

By JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 7/23/21

Donna Braymer/Staff    The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce and Watson Family Medical Clinic hosted a ribbon cutting to welcome the new practice to the area. Fanae Watson PNP-C has been practicing as a nurse practitioner for more than 20 years. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. The first Saturday of each month the clinic is open 8 a.m. to noon. The phone number 870-280-1037.

Watson Family Medical Clinic opens

The Watson Family Medical Clinic hosted a ribbon cutting with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce on July 1, Thursday. Ambassador Brian Johnson introduced the Watson Family for the live … more

By DONNA BRAYMER donnab@harrisondaily.com | 7/21/21

Dave Says

Borrow your own money? Dear Dave, I have a question about self-banking with whole term life insurance. The way I understand it, you can accrue a cash balance, borrow against it, and then pay … more

Dave Ramsey | 7/20/21

Cowbell Ranch Times photo/Jeff Dezort Kayla, Dustin and daughter Landry Jo Cowell are Newton Country Farm Family for 2021, The ranch's name comes from Dustins grandparents on the Cowell family and Campbell family. The family owns 150 acres on which it is raising 65 head of crossbred cattle. They initially started as a traditional cow/calf operation, then, just over a year ago, they started a farm-to-table beef operation.

Cowbell Ranch is family enterprise

MT. JUDEA — The family farm isn't what it used to be. For Dustin and Kayla Cowell, and their three-year-old daughter, Landry Jo, their farm near here has become more of an entrepreneurial … more

JEFF DEZORT Newton County Times | 7/16/21

Dave Says

Honesty matters Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our late 20s, and we’re on Baby Step 6. Recently, my mom reached out to me for help. She has a car lease that ends next month, and she … more

Dave Ramsey | 7/13/21

Career Coaching: Knowing your strengths

Did you enjoy doing something as a kid, but wrote it off as silly? Were you discouraged from pursuing something you really enjoyed when you were younger? As a result, you might feel unsatisfied and … more

Ken Coleman | 7/13/21

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Dispatch merger closer