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

On Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m., The Boone County War Memorial Association will meet at the Historic Downtown Harrison Bandstand for their Memorial Day ceremony. Representatives from the Harrison VFW Post 2881, The American Legion Post 44 and the DAV Chapter 6 will present during the wreath ceremony. Honored guest speaker & veteran, Lionel Cantu, will also be present. Special performances by vocalist Shelly Watson, Caven Clark, and the 1st Baptist Church Choir will be given.  The War Memorial Association express gratitude for the help of Boy Scout Troop 60, Sandra Hilliard with the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ozark Arts Council, Tempo Sound, the Boone County Quorum Court, the EMS Color Guard and Camp Jack. more

The Boone County Cattlemen's Association met on May 9 at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center at North Arkanasas College. This month's meeting was sponsored by Equity Bank in Harrison. BCCA President John Muncy welcomed those in attendance and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Gerald King offered a blessing for the meal. Muncy recognized birthdays and anniversaries. We were treated to a meal of hamburgers and fixins', cowboy beans, coleslaw, condiments, assorted desserts, and water. 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

On Sunday, May 19, at approximately 5 p.m., Buffalo National River dispatch was notified of a possible drowning in the upper district of the river near the Blue Hole, between Hasty and Carver. more

JASPER — A military Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) officially named Mission: Ozark Wellness will be coming to Jasper and Kingston school campuses this summer. Officers of the US Army Reserve who will be leading the mission met with key community leaders from Newton County at the Jasper School Cafetorium Wednesday afternoon, May 8. They came to explain the scope of the mission and ask that the information be spread to the public so people in need of the services can benefit from them. more

Potential jurors reported for duty at the J. Smith Henley Federal Building on Monday morning but were quickly dismissed due to issues with the building’s air conditioning. more

BERRYVILLE — A fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, May 18, near 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. Upon arrival, officers located an individual with gunshot wounds. more

The Harrison City Council is set to meet in regular session Thursday night and consider possible condemnation of some properties in the city. more

GREEN FOREST — A disturbance in the crowd briefly interrupted the Green Forest Class of 2024 graduation ceremony held Friday night. Near the end of the evening, during a speech being given by the class president — Pablo Moreno, a small group of members of the audience arose in the stands and began to argue and fight. more

Attorneys representing Rocky Dodson filed an “objection to good cause for nolle prosequi” Friday evening in Boone County Circuit Court. The objection followed a press conference given by Boone County sheriff Roy Martin and 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge Friday morning. more

CAMP ORR — The Boy Scouts of America changed its name last February to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change coincided with the organization's 115th birthday, Feb. 8. Other changes have also been announced, locally. Last November, the Quapaw Area Council and Westark Area Council merged to form The Natural State Council. Camp Orr, located within the boundaries of the Buffalo National River in Newton County is under the administration of the new council. more

For two hours this morning, Redeeming the Thyme Farmstand and Gifts here in Lead Hill, at Hwy 7 and 14, will have Lucas Madison (owner of Big Bob's Bait and Tackle) giving us his favorite tips for fishing the lake! He's fished and Won many tournaments and knows a thing or two about catching the big one. Be here at 10 am with a lawn chair, you're best bud, and a little spending money and make some fishing dreams come true! more

The 32nd annual Crawdad Days festival is underway at the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison. The annual festival includes a car show, live music, a carnival, petting zoo, lots of crawdads to eat, and more. more

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

We have often shared with you how our government has broken their promises to care for our wounded veterans and ignored their pleas for help. We have also asked your support in assisting Camp Jack right this wrong. So far, our amazing family of volunteers and supporters have done an outstanding job. more

An informal group of citizens will be hosting petition signing opportunities for Arkansas’s November ballot initiatives on the Harrison square, by the gazebo, on Thursdays 2 p.m - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays 7 a.m.-Noon. more

On Friday, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce released a statement announcing the departure of Wilson Marseille from the role of chamber president and CEO.  more

BELLEFONTE — A press conference was held Friday morning at the Boone County Law Enforcement Center to discuss the case of State of Arkansas v. Rocky Dodson. Boone County sheriff Roy Martin and 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge informed the assembled that the current case against Dodson is no longer being pursued. more