At Harrison’s city council meeting of committees held on Thursday, June 13, a discussion took place over the proposed rezoning of 807 and 809 S. Pine Street – with zoning to change from C-2 to C-3. The rezone request was made to allow for a Dollar General store at the location where residential structures are now standing. more

Josh Bright is a hospital administrator at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and a pharmacist by profession. Bright grew up in Jasper and after graduating from Jasper High School, he pursued a degree in Chemistry at Arkansas Tech University before attending pharmacy school at UAMS in Little Rock. Bright lives in Harrison with his wife, Haley, and their three children. The Brights are all active in the community — supporting Harrison schools, particularly the band and theatre programs. more

So sorry to hear that Jackie Joe Hudson passed away June 15. Condolences go out to family and friends. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 18, Roller-Christianson Funeral Home Harrison,with Don Crosswhite officiating. His family appreciates all the kindness and support that was provided by his friends and neighbors over the years. Obituary listed at Roller-Christianson. more

Greetings from Capps. more

"I truly believe that this organization employs the best and brightest in the community." more

The 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson once said, “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich to world, and you impoverished yourself if you forget the errand.” Sammie Cribbs Roberson, President and CEO of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, embodies the spirit of leadership that the former president so eloquently defined.  more

Leonard Fields of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2024. He was the son of Clyde and Audrey Fields of Batavia Arkansas. Leonard Was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Ralph and Omel Fields and two sisters, Stella Maynard and Maxine Flippo. He is survived by two daughters of Amarillo, Texas. Leonard also had a granddaughter and a grandson. This information was on Facebook but not in the local newspaper. So hopefully this local news will reach a few more that are interested. Leonard's death was only a few days after his brother Omel passed away. more

Summer Reading is Going Strong! more

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

Taco Tuesday, went to town and got taco meat and made my own. I believe summer is on us. more

The 2024 Omaha School Reunion will be on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more

The Buffalo National River Partners are proud to reveal the full schedule for the landmark 25th Annual Buffalo River Elk Festival, taking place June 28-29, 2024 in Jasper. more

On July 5, the Harrison Police department will be holding the Summer Fun with First Responders event at the Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center Parking Lot. more

Jackson Wayne Henson more

PYATT — Last May, Ozark Mountain High School celebrated its first commencement exercises honoring the Class of 2024. The class was comprised of seniors who until the start of the 2023-24 school year were attending classes at either St. Joe, Western Grove or Bruno-Pyatt school campuses. The Ozark Mountain School District received permission from the state department of education to consolidate the high schools at Western Grove. The three former independent school districts consolidated in 2004. more

FAYETTEVILLE — A lifelong interest in architecture and design spurred University of Arkansas alumnus Stephen Lair to support the education of Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design students. more

Haley Bright was born and raised in Harrison. She is a 2004 HHS graduate and holds an associate degree in education from North Arkansas College, as well as a bachelors in secondary education and history from College of the Ozarks. more

The streets of Harrison are safer with Corporal Raymond Peter on the beat. more

The annual Heydenreich and Tennison Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, July 6, at the Deer School ABC Building in Deer. more

My husband Carl took vacation days from work last week. more