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. more

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. more

Tomorrow, September 8, is National Grandparents’ Day. more

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. more

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

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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 more

The American Legion Allen-McKinney Post 44 of Harrison is announcing the annual Jack Williams Award for First Responders recipients for 2024. The award is to recognize and honor those first responders who have exceeded the duty requirements expected of their position and have demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. more

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The American Legion Allen-McKinney Post 44 of Harrison is announcing the annual Jack Williams Award for First Responders recipients for 2024. The award is to recognize and honor those first responders who have exceeded the duty requirements expected of their position and have demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. more

At the Aug. 28 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, The American Freightways Annex to the Boone County Historical Museum was approved. more

The Department of Human Services (DHS) aims to fully saturate the state of Arkansas with Naloxone (also known as Narcan), a lifesaving overdose reversal agent. DHS was able to purchase a sufficient quantity of naloxone kits to meet the saturation needs of the state, with an additional surplus available for a limited time.  more

YELLVILLE — Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander gave his law enforcement report at the August monthly meeting of the Marion County Quorum Court on Aug. 13, 2024. Alexander thanked the Quorum Court for helping with the process of leasing vehicles, stating that issuing "one time money" was not usually what the county likes to do, but that it was needed and appreciated. more

The First Annual Heart of the Ozarks Corvette Show is coming to Harrison this month. more

MOUNTAIN HOME — Salem's Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital opened its doors and hearts Thursday to welcome the merger of its hospital with Baxter Health System. more

The annual Kaylee Cox Bankston Pink Out night was held Thursday night on the banks of Crooked Creek. more

Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September; an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Wishing all a relaxing holiday. more