ROGERS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. 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

The library is having some construction going on, so we have had to close the drive thru until the construction is finished. As it looks, it may be a couple of weeks until they are done. There may also be a day we will need to close the library, but we will let everyone know as soon as possible when that will be. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. more

SOUTH LEAD HILL — Over the weekend, two minor earthquakes were detected by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), roughly in the same spot in South Lead Hill. more

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SAINT JOE — The 2024 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will take place Sept. 26-28 alongside Bear Creek, just off of Hyw. 65 south of the Buffalo River, an International Dark-Sky Park. During the day, there will be presentations, hikes, and other activities for adults and children. Each night, guests will rediscover the night sky as their ancestors knew it, complete with guided constellation tours and telescopic views of celestial objects under the Summer Milk Way. more

JASPER — The Newton County Quorum Court met Monday night, Aug. 5, and passed both an ordinance and a resolution approving a line of succession of the Newton County sheriff during an emergency vacancy. more

BRANSON, Mo. — The local chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO), is planning a special presentation at God and Country Theatre in Branson on Aug. 17, 2024. Nine Veterans, including Jerry Presely, will be honored before and during the 7:30 p.m. Saturday show. more

There are fewer than 100 days until the November United States election. more

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

Cave City Watermelons are now at Missy’s Heavenly Beauty. Come and get ‘em. more

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct a Location and Design Public Hearing meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29, to present and discuss the proposed design plans and environmental assessment for the widening of Highway 65 from Industrial Park Road to Highway 7 as well as intersection improvements at the juncture of Highway 65, Industrial Park Road, and North Main Street. more

My past life in the real estate business allowed me to interact with many people from outside the Harrison area. Unlike our neighbor to the east, people who move to Harrison come from all states. We think that many move here from California, but that usually depends on the housing market. more

YELLVILLE — A 911 call was received by Marion County authorities at 7:41 a.m. on Friday morning. more

Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the White Family traveling from the west coast to the east coast via horseback. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence (ACCARDV), a statewide organization based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), recently awarded more than $630,000 to 11 organizations for projects aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect. more

JONESBORO—The office of Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) will be hosting a mobile office in the local area. more

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office sponsored two Level 1 Active Shooter training courses July 22-25. The training consisted of two 16 hour training courses and was taught by instructors from Arkansas, Iowa, and the FBI. The course is based on the curriculum from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center from Texas State University, and trains police officers how to respond to an active shooter incident. more

BULL SHOALS — While answering a question from a citizen, a Bull Shoals councilman said Thursday he and another councilman discussed city business by phone outside the realm of an organized meeting.  more

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