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Enough time has passed since the last train order was issued by the Harrison Dispatcher to M&A trains that many of our readers may not have much information about how the railroad ran trains both directions over a single main line track without having collisions and delays. For those old heads that dispatched and ran the M&NA trains today’s systems would seem like pure magic. Even in my own railroad career there have been many seminal changes that have occurred and we’ve had to embrace a lot of new technology. Much of that technology has enhanced not only the safety of train operations but also the safety of those of us who maintain and construct the track and bridges out on the line. Much of the “old ways” are now long gone (try to find a telegraph operator familiar with Railroad Morse Code these days!). So let’s go back to the year 1930 and see how they did it. more
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) hosted an open house exhibit of a Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery System this week. The hospital excitedly shared that they now offer their patients access to advanced surgical care from highly trained surgeons who can utilize the machine. “We are equipping our medical team with the most cutting-edge tools available to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients,” the organization asserts. more
Creekside Community Center's grand opening and open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Members of the community will have the opportunity to explore the property — including having a swim in the pool, playing ball on the courts, trying out the E-sports rooms or the golf simulator. more
Sienna Miller will be crowned 2024 Harrison High School Homecoming Queen during activities at 2:15 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. more
Landowners and community members interested in improving the management of nutrients on their land and providing benefits to water quality are invited to attend a workshop on Nutrient Management on Tuesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at The Gathering Barn at Diamond R Ranch, located at 11153 Erbie Cutoff Rd in Harrison, Arkansas. more
MURFREESBORO — On Friday, Sept. 27, a guest visiting Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park found a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area. This is the third diamond over two carats registered this year and the second-largest diamond registered in 2024. more
The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.81 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents less compared to that day last week and is 55 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more
The Compton Community Association will be holding a cleanup day at the old Compton School and Cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. That evening, the Compton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a chili supper from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to help clean up the grounds and buildings and enjoy chili and all the fixings that evening. more
Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. more
My wife and I were coming into town after watching Arkansas’ yearly beating at the hands of Texas A&M football. more
The fall Boone County residential clean-up will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It will be at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park Road in Harrison and will be staffed by the Boone County Road Department. more
The Thursday, Sept. 25, meeting of the Harrison City Council ended with rejection of a resolution. Passage of the resolution would approve the mayor’s signature to a form intended to bring a new doctor to town. After reconsideration of the circumstances surrounding the resolution, a special meeting was called for Wednesday, Oct. 2, where the decision was changed and the resolution was granted approval. more
Lead Hill FFA still has Mums available for sale! The Greenhouse is open weekdays Today, Saturday, 8 to 12 noon. Thank you all for supporting our students! more
Greetings from Capps. more
Happy Oct. 1, 2024 and this weather is something else nice and no rain in sight and we need it. Look like Oct. is going to be just like Sept. Starting with Lady of the Cove yard sale and Harvest Church in Oak Grove a big day from 10 - 2. Your personal property taxes are due Oct. 15 that time of year and then Oct. 17 until Oct. 19 and then on Saturday Oct. 19 Fall Festival Cruise-in at Carr Lane Church with your favorite hotrod 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and my Grandson Brayden Birthday Oct. 31 It going to be on going and then Halloween. more
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway declared on Friday a burn ban for all of Boone County. more
The Harrison Square is buzzing with excitement. more
Stores recently saw runs on toilet paper as consumers worried that port worker strikes would lead to shortages. The American Forest and Paper Association President (AFPA) and CEO, Heidi Brock, released a statement this week to reassure folks that the product would not see a shortage for reasons like the strike, “The American Forest and Paper Association is aware of reports of toilet paper shortages, which some have attributed to the current port strike. While we continue to urge the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike to restore our members’ access to export their products, we would like to stress we are not aware of any expected impact to tissue product delivery in the US.” more
The Harrison City Council approved Resolution No. 1309 during the regular session meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 26. The resolution approves a waiver of the bidding requirement and authorizes the Harrison Fire Department to contract with Table Rock Alerting Systems for a storm siren and controlling system. more
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