So thankful for Harrison’s annual event to recognize and honor fallen Veterans on Memorial Day. more

For those who remember our downtown in the 1970s and 1980s, you'll recall it was bustling with traffic activities and always well-shopped. There was never a vacancy, and parking was always in short supply. We can not only regain that vibrancy but surpass it. However, this won't be easy. It will require hard work, patience, a bit of luck, and, most importantly, all of us working together. more

The Capps Batavia Volunteer Fire Protection Association will be holding it's annual meeting on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at the Capps Firehouse at 4391 Old Capps Road in Harrison. All dues paying members (property owners within the district) are encouraged to attend. more

We hope you like the new look of your library. A lot of work has been completed to make your library look nice. We hope you like the new paint color outside, the painting of the steps to upstairs, and the new flooring in the stairwell. more

The small ad hoc Downtown Strategies Committee, appointed by Mayor Jerry Jackson under the umbrella of the HHBA (Historic Harrison Business Association) non-profit, has been meeting weekly to discuss options and plans for protecting the historic downtown, preserving property values, and assisting business owners with practical ways to attract customers. more

The Harrison Fire Department was paged out Thursday before noon to reports of a person being hit by a car on Cottonwood Road, near Bunker Road. City street department worker Ricky Morlen was performing "Flagger" duties — directing traffic for other city workers along the roadway, when he was struck by a vehicle. Reportedly, Moren's foot was run over in the incident. more

The deadly tornado that struck the region last weekend led to great need for those directly affected by it. However, the strength of compassion and sense of community in the region has led to a strong response to meet that need. Government agencies, community organizations, churches, businesses, and individuals have rallied together to get resources to those who need them. more

The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an aeronautical study concerning Scout Clean Energy's planned Nimbus Project near Green Forest. more

The U.S. Department of Defense in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District presents Ozark Wellness Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) July 16-25. This is a clinic providing medical, dental, optical and veterinary care at no cost to the patient. more

Baseball has been a favorite Ozarks spring and summer pastime for over 100 years, and it still is. The youth baseball and softball seasons being in full swing, this nostalgic look back to “simpler times” in the early 1950’s, shows that baseball was quite popular then as now. This information comes from the museum files as well as from the files of the Harrison Daily Times. Perhaps the reader may recognize some of the names. more

Early Sunday morning, a tornado entered Marion County after damaging several structures in southern Boone County, including the Boone County Law Enforcement Center. The EF-3 tornado brought winds up to 145 mph as it followed US highway 62 to the south, near Pyatt, where it committed extensive tree damage before tossing and destroying mobile homes on county road 4010. more

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its population estimates for 2023, and it showing the continued growth of the northwest portion of the state of Arkansas. more

ROGERS — Until further notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office, the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend campgrounds and day use areas are closed. The boat ramps for both locations will remain open. Rocky Branch campground is also closed however, the day use area and boat ramp remain open. more

BELLEFONTE — The National Weather Service has issued preliminary reports on a tornado that ripped through Boone and Marion counties on Sunday. more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After a tornado, there is clean-up. more

BELLEFONTE — Being in jail is not where anyone wants to be. more

BERRYVILLE — Chief of police, Robert J. Bartos, has released more information concerning a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 18, outside the Auto Zone on West Trimble in Berryville. Berryville Police Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a report of shots fired. more

Harrison City Council met in regular session on Thursday, May 23. The council resumed discussion of an item previously discussed at the May 9 committees meeting — condemnation requests for properties located at 810 South Hickory and 801 North Chestnut. more

Hope you all enjoy Memorial Day, observed Monday, commemorating all the men and women who have died while in military service. It’s so nice to see all the Flags hung throughout Lead Hill and Diamond City. more

The library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day! more