LITTLE ROCK — Justin Lee Palmer, who “coached” young girls who were anorexic and encouraged them to self-harm and film child pornography, will spend 30 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down on Thursday by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker. more

Wilson Marseilles, outgoing president and CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, shared this week that the Harrison Chamber Board of Directors has selected an interim president for the Chamber. more

On Thursday, Mayor Jerry Jackson announced the scheduled opening day for the new Creekside Community Center at the regular meeting of city council. The mayor announced that October 12 will be the big day, with plans being made for a morning event. Further details about the big opening will be announced later. more

Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned this week in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists. more

JASPER — Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said that on Thursday, July 11, Newton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an abandoned truck on a county road off Highway 74 East between Jasper and Piercetown. A deputy responded to the area and located the truck still on the county road, but pulled to one side so traffic could squeeze by. more

Josh Earl has announced his candidacy for Alderman of Ward 1 on the Harrison City Council in the upcoming November election. Earl is a native of Boone County. more

The North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) board of directors met on Tuesday, July 23. President and CEO of the hospital, Sammie Cribbs, shared some updates with the board. more

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 3, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 4, the State of Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain electronic devices, school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials, and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax. more

HARRISON — The winner of the contest of the most photographed place on the campus of North Arkansas College, if there was a contest, would be the large rock fountain that rests on the south campus near the John Paul Hammerschmidt Plaza. more

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There have been many epic entrances of the Olympic torch to begin the games. more

The first thing Brittney Reinhardt learned to cook was eggs. "My mother taught me when I was young so I could fix myself eggs every morning before school," she shared. Reinhardt's first job, at Neighbors Mill as a baker, showed her how to really follow a recipe. "Mike gave me the job opportunity to really learn how to bake and be creative. Such a wonderful place to buy bread and sweets etc.," said Reinhardt, expressing gratitude for the restaurant's owner, Mike Nabors. more

Thank you everyone who participated in our 2024 Summer Reading Program. We hope you enjoyed your adventure! more

For the second month in a row, district superintendent Dr. Stewart Pratt and the board discussed the district's child nutrition non-payment recovery plan as the amount of student debt on unpaid meals keeps rising each year. more

41 year-old Dustin Patton of Harrison was shot in Coahoma County, Miss. on Tuesday, July 19, between 9 p.m and 11 p.m. The shooting occurred near Friar’s Point, Miss. — a small town of approximately 900 citizens, located approximately 75 miles southeast of Memphis. more

The Bergman Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle accident on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 7 and Missouri Ave. more

You know it's really summer when its time to head to the Cave City watermelon festival. The rich, sandy soil exclusive to the 20-mile-radius surrounding Cave City gives melons from that area a very sweet flavor. T more

Crude oil causes gas prices to jump, says AAA more

Several counties in the state reported damages to their infrastructure, road closures, and evacuations after storms swept through early Wednesday morning. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (ADS) reported Baxter, Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Lawrence, Marion, Searcy, and Stone counties were among those affected. Many citizens in affected areas found themselves displaced but aid was quickly in place to help them. more

The Harrison School Board held their regular meeting Thursday, July 18, at the district's administration building. more