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Grave matters, parcel sales discussed at city council
The Harrison city council met on Thursday. The grave of a shooting victim from 112 years ago was discussed. A song about the Crooked Creek bridge was listened to and the value of a tiny lot in town … more
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Boone quorum court hears from Chamber, NARMC
The Boone County Quorum Court met Tuesday. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing was held regarding an Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) grant opportunity. Deputy Director … more
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Work hard, play hard: play cafe coming to town
Whenever there is talk of a new business coming to Harrison, everyone speculates about what it might be and what they hope it is. Some hope for a new kind of restaurant, others want a new form of … more
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Arkansas Department of Transportation director Jared Wiley stands on the new bridge in downtown Harrison. There was a ceremony on Friday morning opening the new facility.
ARDOT director speaks of new bridge
Aug. 14 is a day that those traveling the roads of Harrison will remember. It was the opening of the new Crooked Creek bridge on Highway 65 Business. Thursday night, Arkansas Department of … more
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Boy fatally shot on Tuesday
BERGMAN — A gathering of teenagers resulted in a death late Tuesday afternoon. Around 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a call on Hickenbottom Road in north central Boone County. Deputies found a … more
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Blewett pleads guilty, sentenced for 2025 killing
BERRYVILLE – On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Thomas Blewett pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and two counts of tampering in the July 2025 death of Alexzander Bernhardt. The judge heard witness impact … more
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The Flock Falcon is an automated license plate reader used throughout the country, including Boone County.
How Flocked are we now?
Across the country, communities are becoming aware that a growing number of AI-empowered cameras are spreading across their streets, public squares, alleys and parks. The public is largely divided on … more
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Violet Brumley-Hensley, ‘Whittlin' Fiddler,’ passes away at 109
Violet Brumley-Hensley, the Ozarks fiddle-playing, fiddle-making legend, has passed away. Hensley passed away on Friday, August 7. She was 109. Hensley was born in a two-bedroom log cabin that was … more
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Dr. Rick Massengale presents information to the Board of Visitors on Thursday in the Bennie Ellis Board Room. The college is on pace to set a record attendance this semester. The previous record was from the fall of 2009 and is 2,429.
Northark Board of Visitors meet
The Board of Visitors of North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas met Thursday morning in the Bennie Ellis Board Room. Board members Linda Pledger; Debbie Johnson; Pam Henry; Bob Mouser; … more
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Two mayor races set in Boone County
There are two mayor’s races, an alderman race and a slew of positions in municipalities that have no one filing for the spot. A trip up Highway 7 North will be needed to find these mayor races. The … more
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Property owners seeing tax increases begin seeking redress
The Boone County Equalization Board held its first day of meetings with property owners on Thursday. The board heard from four different property owners regarding their reappraisals. With the county … more
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The Marion County Paving Company finished paving Goblin Drive on Friday. The roads have opened, allowing traffic to travel the north/south road that gives access to Harrison Middle and High School, the Arkansas Revenue Office, North Arkansas Baptist Association and other businesses located along the road.
Goblin Drive activated
By the time this paper hits your front door, Goblin Drive should be open to through traffic. With school starting Aug. 10, the timing could hardly be more precise. The final paving began on Monday … more
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Boone committees meet, special QC held
The Boone County Quorum Court held a special meeting on Tuesday, prior to the regularly scheduled committees meeting. The purpose of the extra meeting was to approve the appointment of the final two … more
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The deadline has passed for filing to run for a city office. The city of Harrison will have two races this year as three individuals have filed to be the mayor and two have filed a city alderman position. The election is Nov. 3.
Three running for mayor of Harrison position
There will be two contested races in the Harrison municipal elections. Wednesday was the deadline to file to run for a city office in Arkansas. Three candidates filed to run for mayor and two … more
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ABC Board approves five more licenses
In a special meeting on Monday, the Alcohol Beverage Control Board met. Board members Howard Braymer, Jerry Jackson and Joel Williams were in attendance to give the five-member board a … more
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On Thursday night, Clarksville’s city council approved $55B for taxable industrial development revenue bonds. They will be used in support of the new data center that already started construction on the east side of the community.
Clarksville passed bond measure for data center
CLARKSVILLE — Just over the mountain from Newton County is Johnson County. Johnson County is known for its delicious peaches, but now the county seat, Clarksville, is becoming known for a new … more
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Body found in Marion Co. fire
REA VALLEY — Saturday morning a five-alarm fire occurred in the Rea Valley area of Marion County. At approximately 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the 911 center of Marion County received a call reporting a … more
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18-Wheeler overturns by library, learning center
Shortly after noon on Friday, July 31, a Transland truck out of Springfield, Mo., hauling a full trailer of TLC premium horse bedding overturned on the curve just above both the Newton County Library … more
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Boone Co. flushed with Cyclosporiasis
LITTLE ROCK — Lab confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis are on the rise in Arkansas. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that is created by microscopic parasite Cyclospora Cayetanensis. The … more
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The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board look at renewal applications on Thursday. Board member (from left) Chris Graddy; city clerk James White; mayor and board member Jerry Jackson; board member Howard Braymer; board member Joel Williams; and administrative assistant Christeen Waters look through the files. The board approved 30 of the 38 applications.
Eight businesses not approved for alcohol, beer, wine sales
Thirty-eight businesses have a liquor license that operates inside the city of Harrison. After Thursday’s meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 30 of those have been approved to sell … more
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