"Boys will be boys," reflected Jack, as he told me a story from his youth. Read more
National Park Service officials announced Thursday morning that the Buffalo National River had been closed until further notice to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Read more
Teachers, staff, parents and even some students at Skyline Heights Elementary School held a parade Thursday to remind students they aren’t forgotten, but also for the good will of the community. Read more
Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson on Tuesday sent a letter to Gov. Asa Hutchinson asking him to strongly consider an order requiring people to shelter at home. Read more
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he’s been asked if Arkansas needs an order requiring people to stay home during the coronavirus crisis. And he addressed the matter at length. Read more
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center CEO Debbie Ackerson said some COVID-19 testing is underway at some clinics it operates, including one in Harrison. Read more
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Effective immediately, Buffalo National River will be closed to recreational use until further notice. This closure includes the Buffalo River, trails, open spaces, and campgrounds. This emergency closure is for the maintenance of public health and safety and is in direct response to guidanc… Read more
Bergman teachers, administration, and staff members supported the Bergman Elementary students with a vehicle parade held on Tuesday afternoon. The parade began at the Bergman Elementary School, went north on Highway 7, turned onto Highway 281, then turned around and went down many roads inc… Read more
In May of 1944, the Harrison Daily Times reported that Earl Hensley and his wife spent the day visiting her parents in Bellefonte. Read more
By all accounts, Mason J. Harrison is a remarkable young man. At the age of 17, he’s a senior at Harrison High School with a 3.8 grade point average, already taking online college courses, plays percussion in the school band, is a skilled tennis player, works daily on a ranch near Omaha and,… Read more
North Arkansas College officials say commencement scheduled for May has been postponed, but the Board of Trustees recently took a step to support an initiative proposed by college president Dr. Randy Esters regarding student skills. Read more
We’ve all heard about the directive from the state Health Department regarding social distancing amid complaints about people not taking it seriously enough and sometimes crowding grocery stores. Read more
Carroll County Judge Sam Barr and OEM director Nick Samac announced Wednesday night that they were notified by Lisa Holt of the Arkansas Department of Health that a positive case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Carroll County. No additional information has been provided. Read more
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway said Wednesday night that he was informed of the third positive coronavirus case in Boone County. No further information was released about location. Read more
LITTLE ROCK — With 61 more positive coronavirus cases in Arkansas and two more deaths, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he will ask the federal Department of the Interior to close the Buffalo National River soon. Read more
YELLVILLE — A 19-year-old male subject and his 63-year-old father were arrested Tuesday in connection with the death of a Marion County man, Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans said. Read more
During the most recent Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting on chamber president/CEO Bob Largent told the directors the chamber foundation was making some changes. Read more
Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson said the Boone County Office of Emergency Management on Tuesday confirmed a second positive coronavirus case in Boone County. Read more
JASPER — Newton County Judge Warren Campbell reported Monday afternoon that he received notification from the Arkansas Department of Heath that the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Newton County. Read more
NEWTON COUNTY — A combination of good weather, spring break and people weary of sheltering in place apparently drove visitors to the Buffalo National River and Newton County last week. This would be regarded as good news for the local economy, but at this time when the coronavirus pandemic i… Read more
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday reported one new death associated with the coronavirus and 50 more positive diagnoses over the previous 24 hours, but no decision has yet been made regarding school closures. Read more
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — As the nation hunkers down and people shelter in place amid the coronavirus pandemic, several Mississippi businesses have stayed open, switching gears to make much-needed products. Read more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.… Read more
Newton County Judge Warren Campbell reported Monday afternoon that he received notification from the Arkansas Department of Health that the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Newton County. Read more
Finding out about coronavirus cases in Arkansas is a tricky problem because most of that information is protected under the privacy rule the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. Read more
“Banks are open for business,” Rob Robinson, chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association, said during the governor’s press conference on Saturday, March 28. Read more
Zahara de la Sierra is a small town of 1,400. In response to the novel coronavirus spread around the world, it is taking isolation very seriously.
After CNN shared the story of Shujana Anthony, who was laid off from her job and unable to pay her rent, a viewer reached out and offered to pay Anthony's rent for her. CNN's Erin Burnett shares the news with Anthony live on air.
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