JASPER — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of a missing Kansas woman has been found along a logging trail in Newton County. Read more
The holidays are here, and for many parents, it’s all about managing their kids’ expectations. They think they need to give their kids the biggest presents, the most presents, and the coolest presents. But trust me: Little Sally won’t be scarred for life if she doesn’t get a pony. Read more
Leaves are piling up and the city began removing them Monday, Nov. 25. Read more
Service officers with Boone County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) are available to help local area veterans and their families receive the benefits they have earned from their service to our country. Each VA disability claim filed by a veteran represents a sacrifice that was made in defen… Read more
“The Greatest Generation” is a term used to define those who not only persevered during arduous times, but given their extraordinary character — flourished. More specifically, Americans who grew up during the depression, suffered through the atrocities of World War II, yet rose up to make ou… Read more
What an amazing day Saturday at the NARMC Foundation "Santa Shuffle Fun Run”! Read more
LEAD HILL — PJ Sullivan and Paris Robles have formed a new business, the Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary. Read more
You’ll be seeing more local faces on some billboards around the area thanks to the #believeboonecounty initiative. Read more
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Through the Puttin’ In Pink golf tournament, Clay Maxey Ford and Arvest Bank recently donated more than $26,000 to the Claude Parrish Radiation Therapy Institute Foundation Board. The foundation benefits North Arkansas Regional Medical Center’s Claude Parrish Cancer Center in Harrison. Read more
ALPENA — The Alpena City Council was presented with a resolution last week regarding who can sign city checks, but it wanted the resolution amended to not require the mayor’s signature. Read more
OIL TROUGH – A new case of chronic wasting disease has been found in Independence County. A hunter-harvested white-tailed deer taken east of Oil Trough tested positive for the disease, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said Friday. Read more
It’s my hope that each of you reading this enjoyed a blessed Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Read more
Joel Gallegos is not afraid of hard work or adventure. He started out bussing tables around the age of 13 and now is the owner of two successful barbeque restaurant locations. Read more
VALLEY SPRINGS — The Valley Springs Board of Education approved costs for a new greenhouse when it met Monday night and it discussed a way to pay costs that were higher than expected. Read more
North Arkansas College officials are inviting the public to comment on long range planning and announcing expanded robotics courses. Read more
Committees of the Boone County Quorum Court met Tuesday night and looked at some ordinances that will have an effect next year, primarily, the 2020 general operating budget. Read more
State health officials say six people have died in Arkansas from influenza so far this flu season. Read more
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“Ozarks Small Biz Connection in conjunction with a multitude of local businesses are offering our shoppers an opportunity to win merchandise and services just by stopping by local, participating businesses, filling out an entry form and placing it in the entry box provided,” according to Amb… Read more
ALPENA — Jim Goldie, Harrison lawyer representing the city of Alpena, told Alpena City Council members that legal representation has been arranged in a lawsuit brought against the city, but payment would need to be arranged fairly soon. Read more
DIAMOND CITY — Diamond City Mayor Linda Miracle said a public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, regarding a proposed water and sewer rate increase. Read more
NEWTON COUNTY — If you need a boost in your Christmas spirit, Newton County officials invite you to a couple of events over the next couple of weeks. Read more
Gwen Hoffmann, chair of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors, has announced that Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will keynote the chamber’s annual meeting and awards luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Read more
ALPENA — Alpena City Council members had asked for a more detailed monthly police report. Police Chief George White obliged Monday, but council members had questions. Read more
MT JUDEA — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said a human skull was found Monday morning in Newton County and it might be remains of a Garland County woman reported missing in June. Read more
VALLEY SPRINGS — It took the Valley Springs Board of Education about 30 seconds Monday evening to offer Dr. Kyle Mallett a contract as superintendent beginning with the 2020-21 school year. Read more
Eric A. Arp, D.P.M., FA.C.F.A.S., a podiatric physician and surgeon with clinics in Mountain Home and Harrison, recently attended the 3rd annual International Foot & Ankle Conference in New York City. Read more
A proposal to create a Buffalo National River Discovery Center and house it in one of the old Harrison junior high school buildings came before the City Advertising and Tourism Promotion Commission (CATPC) at its November meeting. Dave Fitton, long-time Harrison resident and a former city co… Read more
A jury found Bampumim Teixeira guilty of first-degree felony murder in the slayings of two doctors found lying in pools of blood in their Boston penthouse in May 2017. CNN affiliate WBZ reports.
CNN's Chris Cuomo discusses the significance of President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the day House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment.
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