It was great to have the opportunity to have lunch with Lee Hankins, Janice Harris, and Julie Black one day this week. We need to do that more often. Julie said her dad, Lloyd Campbell, is doing well in regards to his health. He is able to get out and about with his boys when they are doing work on the farm. more

It had been a while since I had been trick or treating on the square. more

As the change of the season occurs, so do the footwear needs. more

JASPER — At the October meeting of Community Matters, a coalition of non-profit and community service organizations, Newton County Library Director Kenya Windel and Betty Stivers, president of the Jasper Pioneers home extension club, announced the library and the county's extension service clubs are once again gathering sweaters and coats respectively to help those in need keep warm this coming winter. more

This dry weather with no rain for 30 plus days. It got so dry out that it is not good on your sinuses. It is so dry and windy that we have been smelling trees burn coming from Huntsville. They say we might get rain. more

Today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Second Chance Trash to Treasures” sale at the Diamond City Methodist Church, Inside the Women United in Faith sales. Baked goods! Clothing! Toys! Glassware! Crystal! Odds and ends! Come and enjoy. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. more

Harrison Fire Department Chief Marc Lowery has shared information about burn bans for the public. Recent burn bans across the state in response to extremely dry conditions have not always been followed by citizens and some may not be familiar with burn rules that are always in place. Lowery shared some details on how to properly conduct burns. more

FLIPPIN — Flippin Schools and staff invite the community and friends to join them as they honor all veterans and their families at the "Remember and Honor" Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The event will be held in the Flippin High School Gymnasium. more

Harrison Community Choir has started practice to prepare for their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. Practices will continue on Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, and Dec. 8 and 15. Practices are held at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church and will culminate in a public performance on Dec. 16. more

MT. JUDEA — The Mt. Judea School held its third annual "Touch a Truck" career day at the campus from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. There were many different kinds of trucks and equipment on static display for the students to explore. Company representatives answered questions about the vehicles. They also offered information with the emphasis on safety and the multiple career opportunities involving each vehicle. more

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

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, The Harrison High School Foundation held its annual Distinguished Goblin Alumni Banquet. more

JASPER — Retired Army First Sergeant Jerry Peeler will be honored at this year's Newton County Veterans Day observance. It will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. in Jasper's Bradley Park Pavilion. The annual observance is hosted by Newton County Veterans Service Officer Gerald Lamb. more

Kelly Lofton was born and raised in Harrison. “I moved away for about a year quite some time ago but came back to my roots,” she shared. “All of my siblings have moved away but three of my four children still live here, with my older son living in Rogers.” Lofton has one child still living at home — a son who attends junior high in Harrison. She also shares her home with her mother who has health issues; Lofton is her caretaker. 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

The Twentieth Century Club met October 3, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church with Kathy Wilburn, Lonna Sprenger, Wilma Pollock, Carlene Morris and Kay Hodnett serving as hostesses. President Susan Sangren called the meeting to order and led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Susan then introduced Jerry Jackson, Mayor of Harrison. Mayor Jackson spoke about several ongoing projects, including the new Creekside Community Center located at 515 more

A "State of the State Breakfast" was held on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the JPH Conference Center on the south campus of North Arkansas College. The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce featured a panel of Boone County Legislatures to talk about current issues facing the local citizens. more

BENTONVILLE — After competing against other 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in the region — including students from Rogers, Bentonville, and Mountain Home, members of Harrison's junior high choir have earned their places in the Arkansas Choral Directors Association Jr. High Choir more

Greetings from Capps. more

RUSSELLVILLE — Dr. Jason Ulsperger, professor of sociology at Arkansas Tech University, is the 2024 recipient of the Stanford M. Lyman Distinguished Book Award. more