LITTLE ROCK — A little chemistry, a little coding and a whole lot of mating are just part of the story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show: the lightning bug. more

The Harrison Fire Department was paged out Wednesday, June 26, at approximately 9:25 a.m. to reports of a two vehicle wreck on Hwy. 62-65 Bypass S. and 62-65 Main Street S., near the former Kum-N-Go gas station. Minor injuries were reported. EMTs and an ambulance from NARMC were on scene. The Harrison Police Department was investigating the cause of the accident. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS / LEE H. DUNLAP more

Harrison City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 27. One item on the agenda that drew a great deal of attention from community members was the proposed rezoning of 807 and 809 S. Pine Street – a proposal that would change the lots’ zoning from C-2 to C-3. more

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A lawsuit filed in January of this year will go to court for a motion hearing on Thursday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in the Boone County Courthouse. The lawsuit involves a complaint filed by Roger Earnest, a former agent for Shelter Insurance, against Shelter Insurance companies — Shelter Mutual Insurance, Shelter Life Insurance, Shelter General Insurance, and individual defendants — a regional sales manager, Bobby Dingus; and insurance agent Matt McKinney. more

At Harrison’s city council meeting of committees held on Thursday, June 13, a discussion took place over the proposed rezoning of 807 and 809 S. Pine Street – with zoning to change from C-2 to C-3. The rezone request was made to allow for a Dollar General store at the location where residential structures are now standing. more

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center (BMRHC) recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 30th anniversary of providing comprehensive healthcare services to the rural communities of Northwest and North Central Arkansas. Founded in 1994, BMRHC has grown from a single clinic to a network of 17 health centers dedicated to ensuring access to quality healthcare and dental services for all, regardless of their ability to pay. more

The early heat wave that set temperature records last week continued in the area Tuesday.  more

So sorry to hear that Jackie Joe Hudson passed away June 15. Condolences go out to family and friends. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 18, Roller-Christianson Funeral Home Harrison,with Don Crosswhite officiating. His family appreciates all the kindness and support that was provided by his friends and neighbors over the years. Obituary listed at Roller-Christianson. more

The Harrison School Board met in its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, and acted on several times including the hiring of new personnel and accepting bids for necessary items and services for the 2024-25 school year. more

Summer Reading is Going Strong! more

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

On Thursday, June 13, Harrison City Council passed Ordinance 1524 — an ordinance amending Chapter 4.44 of the Harrison Municipal Code. more

An agreement has been reached in Boone County Circuit Court allowing Rocky Dodson to freely travel beyond the 14th Judicial District. Dodson's travel has been restricted while he awaited trial over the death of his wife, Amanda Dodson, in a case which has been ongoing since 2022. more

MORRILTON — An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma was apprehended Thursday in Arkansas after a search that spanned multiple southern states, Arkansas State Police said. more

MORRILTON — Arkansas State Police and other local law enforcement agencies are working to apprehend a Birmingham, Ala., man wanted in multiple homicides. more

VALLEY SPRINGS — Although the actual school year has recently completed, the Valley Springs School Board are already looking ahead to the 2024-25 year when they held their monthly meeting Monday, June 17, at the school district's administration building. more

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LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Services Division recently awarded grants totaling $806,125 to 29 Arkansas cities and counties. more

SONORA — Eric McFarland, 29, of Harrison, was killed in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Friday, June 14, in Washington County. more