The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Jim Holland and Government Affairs Committee Chair Dr. Stewart Pratt announced that Boone County’s elected state senators and representatives will provide a legislative update to the community at an Oct. 19 Eggs & Issues breakfast event. more

If you are running as an Independent for a county office in the upcoming 2024 election cycle, the continued opportunity to circulate and file petitions will end May 1, 2024 at 12 p.m. more

There is a precautionary boil water notice in effect until further notice for the area of 4332 Highway 7 South and every Harrison Waterworks customer south of it. This does not affect customers of Krooked Kreek Water Association. more

An NARMC employee reported a female subject left the emergency room with an IV still in her arm. An officer made contact with the subject, but she said there was no IV in her arm. more

FEMA, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), conducted a national test of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test message was sent nationwide via WEA to cellular phones and over EAS to radio and television stations, beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. CST. more

Candidates wanting to participate in the 2024 Primary Election in Boone County have important dates to mark on their calendars. Boone County election officials announced that candidate filing for the upcoming election will commence on November 6, 2023 at noon and conclude on Nov. 14 at noon. more

A caller reported a male subject hiding in the bushes behind Pippin Wholesale. An officer said the man agreed to move along. more

A caller reported someone in a long black robe and white mask walking on Skyline Drive, jumping in front of traffic and going up to houses. She said she also saw him in the Dollar General store and it made her uncomfortable. Officers said the subject was gone when they arrived. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth gave Commissioners the first reading of two regulations changes concerning Arkansas hunting and fishing licenses at a special virtual meeting held Thursday. more

A Boone County deputy reported he was out with a male subject on a bike behind the Harrison Daily Times, then the subject fled. Officers and other deputies were notified, but the subject wasn’t located. more

Sept. 28 more

WASHINGTON — On Monday, Oct. 2, FEMA is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register for revisions to its floodplain management regulations at Title 44 Part 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. As of the morning of Sept. 29, the proposed rule is available in a Public Inspection view until the comment period opens. more

LITTLE ROCK — In response to the devastating tornadoes that struck Arkansas on March 31, 2023, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has amended Executive Order 23-20 to allocate $4 million from the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to assist with recovery efforts. more

The City of Harrison annual fall city-wide cleanup will begin Monday, Oct. 16 and close on Oct. 20. Pick-up will occur on regularly scheduled LRS service days. more

A man called to report a male subject kicked the caller’s vehicle in the old junior high parking lot. An officer said the parties agreed to exchange insurance information. more

LITTLE ROCK — In preparation for a potential federal government shutdown, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a memo to her cabinet secretaries instructing them on protocol. more

The Harrison Water Billing Department is starting disconnects on Monday, Oct. 2, for customers who are two months late on their bill as of the September due date. more

A female subject called to talk to an officer about a baby bat at her residence. She was advised to contact Game and Fish Commission officials. more

LITTLE ROCK — Beginning Oct. 1, the Pulsara mobile app will be accessible to all ambulance services, acute care, sub-acute care, long-term acute care, nursing homes, behavioral health hospitals, and other affiliated healthcare facilities in Arkansas through funding by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). The on-demand and real-time HIPAA-compliant platform allows providers anywhere in the state to coordinate patient care easily using any smart device, desktop, laptop, or browser. more

WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11. more