Editor’s Note: Matt Bell (executive director of Explore Harrison) and Chuck Eddington (Parks and Recreation director) sat down and discussed the $4.1 million dollars expected to pour into the community this year through tournaments at Harrison facilities. This is the first part of the three-part story. Visit harrisondailytimes.com or harrisonar.gov to read the story in its entirety. more

As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it's crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote. The upcoming election on March 5, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation. The deadline to register to vote for this significant event is Monday, Feb. 5. more

MADISON, Wis. — Federal wildlife officials announced Wednesday they will consider adding 10 new species to the Endangered Species Act, including a big bumble bee that serves as a key pollinator across the United States. more

LITTLE ROCK — Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced this week that a former Bryant High School teacher has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, entered this guilty plea before United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. more

The pilot of a small plane was killed when it crashed at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock. Airport officials say the Cirrus SR 22 took off from the airport Sunday afternoon. The pilot declared an emergency, and then crashed north of the airport’s cargo building. The pilot was the only person on board. Little Rock Police on Monday identified the pilot as 62-year-old William Cope. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board will work to determine the cause of the crash.  more

JASPER — Under state law the start of the 2024-25 school year cannot be earlier than Monday, Aug. 12. more

Canadian authorities say the death toll from a small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories is six. The plane was carrying employees from the Rio Tinto mining company. The Northwest … more

Arkansas Citizens for Transparency (ACT), a nonpartisan group, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin over his rejection of their proposed constitutional amendment, frequently referred to as the "Arkansas Government Transparency Act." The amendment, aimed at embedding the Freedom of Information Act in the state constitution, had been rejected by Griffin multiple times. On Wednesday, the AG certified revised names and titles for the proposed amendment. more

Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documents significantly restored hearing in five of six kids treated in China. On … more

A woman survived nearly 15 hours atop her overturned pickup truck in a surging creek in Northern California before being rescued by a helicopter. California Highway Patrol Air Operations airlifted … more

CSX's fourth-quarter profit slipped 13%, but the railroad reported hauled slightly more freight and kept its trains running smoothly. The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad said it earned $886 … more

Efforts to reach a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam. Egyptian and U.S. officials have confirmed they are actively pursuing ways to halt a war that has raged for over … more

The mother of an intellectually disabled girl has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, Pittsburgh Public Schools and a property management company, accusing all three entities of negligence in creating … more

Online retailer eBay Inc. will cut about 1,000 jobs, or an estimated 9% of its full-time workforce. The announcement Tuesday follows similar moves by other tech companies that quickly ramped up … more

Visa will enter Formula One this year with Red Bull Racing in its first new global sports sponsorship agreement in 15 years. Visa has taken over the title sponsorship of Red Bull’s second team, … more

President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, Jason F. Tennant,, announced the promotion of Mickey Belle Shields-Manley to the position of Assistant Vice President / Marketing Director for the locally owned and operated bank. Shields-Manley will continue to oversee all aspects of CS Bank’s marketing and brand advancements for the bank. more

Cleaver appointed SVP/Madison County Market President and to Advisory Board of Directors Member. more

My wife and I have started teaching our five-year-old son about money. Do you feel we should step in and fix things when he makes mistakes, or let him experience the consequences of his actions? It’s so hard on my wife, especially, to see him disappointed when he makes a mistake, and his plans don’t work out. Lane more

Holt Memorial Chapel and the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours on Thursday, Jan. 18, to celebrate the 100-year anniversary. more

Russia says that a military transport plane that was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war has crashed in a Russian region near Ukraine. The governor of the Belgorod region said all those aboard … more