Buffalo National River Partners will host their Steel Creek Campground and Ponca Low Water Bridge clean-up on August 2. more

Dorothy Dinnean opened the regular meeting of the Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club at 11 a.m., July 18, 2024. Nancy Sharp read the minutes from the June meeting. Roll call was answered with “What is your favorite day trip?” Members turned in a total of 94 volunteer work hours for the month. Tiffany Nichols passed around a copy of the treasurer’s report. more

Skydive Fayetteville and Harrison Rotary Club have partnered together to give members of the community an opportunity to easily check skydiving off of their bucket lists. The skydiving jumps will take place at the Boone County Regional Airport on Sept. 14. more

“No veteran should be doomed to rely on the Veterans Administration for help.” more

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

The Searcy County Historical Society will meet Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m., in Marshall’s First Christian Church. James Johnston will give a survey of Orville McInturff and his writings. more

For many veterans, July 4th brings with it confusing emotions ranging from immense pride to silent rage. Celebrating our freedoms is certainly a worthy endeavor but too often, lost amid the cookouts, parades and fireworks, is appreciating the price of our precious and fragile independence paid for by the extreme sacrifices made by generations of American warriors. For some of these warriors, this day brings to the surface distressing memories of buddies lost and rekindles the heavy burden of survivor’s guilt. For others with PTSD, the loud booms and smells of smoke and sulfur triggers flashbacks that take their minds to ugly places. Think about how your dogs and cats freakout at the sudden sounds of fireworks exploding. This is why, as night approaches on the 4th of July, you will find many veterans alone in a room with all the doors and windows closed ready to dive for cover. more

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

Members from the Harrison Colony of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a flag certificate to Johnson Manufacturing in Harrison. The certificate of award was presented for the proper use, correct display and patriotic presentation of their United States flag. more

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

Many of your neighbors are remarkable people giving generously their time, their expertise and their hearts to help complete strangers. These Americans appreciate the opportunities they have been given and want to give something back. Their only compensation is the knowledge that they are helping to make their little corner of the world a better place. more

AUSTIN, Tex.—Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America gathered in Austin, Texas for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Michael A. Gwatney, of Harrison, was installed as District Deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the East District of the Arkansas State Elks Association and will serve a one-year term. more

On Wednesday, June 26, Members of the Northwest Regional Housing Authority held their Establishing Roots Through Homeownership event. more

You might have heard that for members of our military, adjusting back to civilian life can be difficult. Every veteran’s military experience is different, so the challenges of fitting back into society range from quick, minor tweaks to a lifetime struggle. The same holds true for their families and friends who wait impatiently to welcome their veteran home, only to find a stranger at their door. The hugs seem less, the conversations strained, and their smiles forced. more

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

Faye Carter and Martha Horton welcomed the members of the Extension Homemakers Clubs and the Extension Get Fit groups to the Summer Celebration on June 14, at 9:30 a.m. The room was decorated with balloons and flowers in a “Walking on Sunshine” theme. more

Dorothy Dinnean opened the regular meeting of the Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20. more

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

The Twentieth Century Club met June 6, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church with Vicki Hinrichs, Katie Holt, Chris Royston, and Paula Ragan providing the set-up of the picnic lunch from Neighbor’s Mill. Genie Moffett was acknowledged for decorating the tables with wildflower bouquets. more