Holly Carson, current executive director of Ozark Share and Care, shared an update on the organization this week. Share and Care has been a major contributor to aiding those in need in Harrison for decades. “It was established in the late 1980s by a group of churches, civic organizations and other generous people from the Harrison community,” said Carson. more

Love me some popovers! more

The 40th Annual Harvest Homecoming was held last Saturday at the Boone County Courtpark located in downtown Harrison. Over 120 vendors had booths set up with craft and clothing items, face-painting booths, food trucks, games for kids, music entertainment, and the "Cooking for Kids" BBQ contest. more

Into The Light, a local non-profit organization serving children who’ve been victims of human trafficking invites you to the free Light of the World Benefit concert on Saturday, November 9 at 3 p.m. more

LOS ANGELES — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning singer who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin and the mother of Whitney Houston, has died. She was 91. more

Sienna Miller will be crowned 2024 Harrison High School Homecoming Queen during activities at 2:15 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. more

The Compton Community Association will be holding a cleanup day at the old Compton School and Cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. That evening, the Compton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a chili supper from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to help clean up the grounds and buildings and enjoy chili and all the fixings that evening. more

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

My wife and I were coming into town after watching Arkansas’ yearly beating at the hands of Texas A&M football. more

BERRYVILLE — The Friends of the Berryville Library’s next author talk and book signing will feature local authors Molly May and Sean Fitzgibbon. Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction: A Celebration of Local Authors will take place Saturday, October 19, 10 AM to 12 PM, at Carroll Electric Community Room in Berryville. The event is free, and no tickets are required. It is sponsored by Poncho Goldstein’s Irish Pub and Collins Construction and Concrete. more

Nestled on the north side of the Harrison square, the Town House Cafe is the perfect place to start the day or have a solid lunch. more

Lead Hill FFA still has Mums available for sale! The Greenhouse is open weekdays Today, Saturday, 8 to 12 noon. Thank you all for supporting our students! more

Greetings from Capps. more

Happy Oct. 1, 2024 and this weather is something else nice and no rain in sight and we need it. Look like Oct. is going to be just like Sept. Starting with Lady of the Cove yard sale and Harvest Church in Oak Grove a big day from 10 - 2. Your personal property taxes are due Oct. 15 that time of year and then Oct. 17 until Oct. 19 and then on Saturday Oct. 19 Fall Festival Cruise-in at Carr Lane Church with your favorite hotrod 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and my Grandson Brayden Birthday Oct. 31 It going to be on going and then Halloween. more

JASPER — Buffalo National River Partners are seeking volunteers to work stations in the Boxley Valley area, in Newton County, this fall. Stations will be set up along the Boxley Valley to assist visitors. Information, visual aids, safety vests, and tents will be provided. This will be an opportunity to help visitors get the most of their experience and for volunteers to share their own knowledge about the Buffalo National River. more

FLIPPIN — Flippin Police Chief Jon Spence shared this week that on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the 58th Arkansas Chief of Police Association Training Conference held in Hot Springs, the Flippin Police Department received certification and Tier 2 Accreditation as a Law Enforcement Agency by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP). more

Lilydael Rose Ferron more

October Personal Care and Hygiene Donations – The library will be accepting personal care and hygiene item donations to be distributed to community members in need. Please take donations to the front desk. more

JASPER — It’s back to school as the Jasper Alumni School Reunion is to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. more

LITTLE ROCK—AARP Arkansas knows that knowledge is the only way to fight scam artists and fraudsters, but an event about an often-frightening topic does not have to be scary. With food, drinks, music and a panel of compelling experts, event attendees will leave armed to tackle the next phony email or high-pressure sales call. Scam Jam 2024 is free and open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Central Arkansas’ Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center (located next door to Arkansas PBS at 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway). more