On Tuesday, Sept. 12, between 9-10 a.m., Eastern time, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling for the nation to join them in flag-waving to remind all Americans of the feeling we had – the pride in country, the unity and patriotism – which was expressed on the days following Sept. 11, 2001. The event will be hosted LIVE on WAA’s official Facebook page and broadcast over Wreaths Across America Radio. The broadcasts will include interviews and stories from volunteers, supporters, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders and members of the next generation. more

Registration is currently open for the following outdoor education classes, presented by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. more

Renewing your hunting and fishing licenses this year will be easier than ever before, thanks to an upgraded online licensing portal launching this week. Smartphone users also will find a new AGFC mobile app to download and keep handy this hunting season. more

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Hospice of the Hills has been serving the Harrison area for 30 years. The public is invited to a celebration event and open house held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, at The Hospice House, located at 501 East Sherman Avenue in Harrison. more

How about going for a nice run at night while glowing in the dark? Kennedy Hulsey will be hosting a 5K glow walk/run Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., beginning at the Anstaff Soccer Complex. The event is a fundraiser for Healing Hands Ministry, and proceeds will go towards "Magi Boxes" for children in need. Each participant entry sponsors one child, providing food and other necessary supplies. The supplies are sent with missionaries as they travel the globe. more

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for wild land fire suppression kits through Oct. 20. The application can be found at cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/Application ForWildlandFireSuppressionKit. more

Dorothy Dinnean opened the regular meeting of the Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club , at 12:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17. more

Earlene Harris celebrated her 95th birthday last Saturday. Many family members and friends were present for the celebration. Carl and I attended the event. It was great to visit with Earlene and many of her children and grandchildren. Carl and I traveled to Columbia, Missouri Friday, Aug. 4, for a Regional International Convention of Faith Ministry meeting. We had a great experience while attending the meetings. more

We have a new Facebook page! Boone County Library is the name. Look for our smiling faces! more

Greetings from Capps. I do believe this is about the greenest I've seen the area in mid-August due to the plentiful rains we've had lately. I'm ready to cut hay again now that it's drying out some. Capps Batavia Fire hasn't had many calls this summer, which has been a blessing. We'll do some in house training with our new recruits in September and October. We've been working very hard to improve our ISO rating, which could translate into lower homeowners insurance rates for everyone in the district. Rates have increased dramatically over the past year due to other driving forces and claims due to severe weather events. The Homesteaders Swap Meet will be held today ( Saturday) at the Capps Mini Storage on Old Capps Road just off Highway 392 West from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check the Facebook page for what folks are bringing or looking for. Sometimes its fun just to see kids interacting with the animals. Remember to watch out for kids coming and going to school and give those school buses a brake. Blessings, Doug more

Join Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. Sign up next Tuesday at 6 p.m., in the Lead Hill Elementary Cafeteria. All Boys and Girls grades K-6. You must bring a parent or adult with you. For more information, contact Sherri Townsend at (479) 466-6024 or stownsend@northark.edu more

Today is Aug. 19, and I hope everyone has plans on going to the swap meet at the old Oak Grove School House. Hope to see you all there. more

In case you were thinking about getting out to fish next Wednesday, Aug. 23, and weren't sure of your current status as an Arkansas fishing license holder, don't worry about it. You and everyone else can go out and fish for free, without a state fishing license or a trout permit, as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission switches over Wednesday to a new licensing system. The system will be offline Wednesday, and there won't be any way to access the system or purchase a license, so the AGFC commissioners voted this week in their monthly meeting to give anglers the special one-day opportunity to fish for free, no tickets to be issued to non-license holders by game wardens. All other fishing regulations will apply, however. more

Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new, back-to-school curriculum as part of its year-round TEACH program. The free, downloadable, standards-based lesson plans include resources for all grade levels. more

The 2023 Boone County Fair and Northwest Arkansas District Fair announce the upcoming Fair Pageant and Talent Competition to be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison. more

The 2023 Great Arkansas Cleanup is kicking off soon. Arkansans are encouraged to host a cleanup in their community or volunteer during an event near them. The Go Clean Challenge and Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign helps organize litter cleanups, recycling and beautification events across the state. more

The Boone County Cattlemen’s Association met Thursday, Aug.10, at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center on the campus of North Arkansas College. There were 48 members and guests in attendance. The meeting was sponsored by CS Bank in Harrison. more