JASPER — Newton County Community Matters celebrated its first anniversary and held it annual membership meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Jasper Methodist Church. Members elected the new slate of officers and shared pieces of an anniversary cake along with other refreshments during the meeting. more

• Feb. 24 Daddy/Daughter Dinner, Bear Creek Baptist Church. 5 p.m. There will be dinner and entertainment. For more information, call (870) 741-7937. more

"All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" will be performed Live at the Lyric Theater in Harrison, March 1–2 at 7 p.m., and Sunday March 3 at 2 p.m. more

Ashlee Caden Johnson has a lifelong love of learning and has turned that attribute into a successful career of reaching children. more

DEER — In an effort to attract new students to its schools and programs, the Deer/Mt. Judea School District Board of Education has elected to try digital advertising. more

ADH produces a Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report for clinicians. The report provides information on Influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity in the state. The report also compares activities in Arkansas to the U.S. ADH receives reports of only a fraction of COVID-19 cases and flu cases since it only requires reports of flu hospitalizations, deaths, and outbreaks. RSV is not a reportable disease in Arkansas. Therefore, it is important to understand that the information in the weekly update is representative of the timing and location of activity, but it does not reflect the overall disease burden. It is presumed that there are many more people actually affected than the report shows. Clinicians and policymakers may find the report helpful in terms of communicating to colleagues and patients about the current status of viral respiratory diseases in the state and nationwide. more

FAYETTEVILLE — Isaac James Melder, 42, of Yellville was sentenced on Feb. 13, to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of communicating with a minor through the internet to entice the minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the U.S. District Court in Fayetteville. more

After 14 years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the pharmacy profession, Charles Mears announces his well-deserved retirement from North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Pharmacy Department. more

Next Saturday, March 2nd, 5pm, Lead Hill/Diamond City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet takes place at Lead Hill School Cafeteria (doors opening at 4:30). This Banquet is a way of connecting businesses and the community while reflecting on the previous year’s accomplishments. more

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has announced Newton County will receive $100,000 to construct a walking trail, pavilion, seating, play area, and accessibility features at Parthenon Community Park. The funding is coming through the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program (ORGP) that resides within the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation which is tasked with the promotion and facilitation of public outdoor recreation in Arkansas. more

ADH produces a Weekly Viral Respiratory Diseases Report for clinicians. The report provides information on Influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity in the state. The report also compares activities in Arkansas to the U.S. ADH receives reports of only a fraction of COVID-19 cases and flu cases since it only requires reports of flu hospitalizations, deaths, and outbreaks. RSV is not a reportable disease in Arkansas. Therefore, it is important to understand that the information in the weekly update is representative of the timing and location of activity, but it does not reflect the overall disease burden. It is presumed that there are many more people actually affected than the report shows. Clinicians and policymakers may find the report helpful in terms of communicating to colleagues and patients about the current status of viral respiratory diseases in the state and nationwide. more

The Harrison Art League is sponsoring the 2024 Ozark Mountain Student Art Show at the Boone County Library. There are 136 art pieces by public school students from fifteen local schools. This show is held in conjunction with the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative which serves schools in a three-county area. more

Rock Springs Apartments are springing up quickly on Gipson Road, near Home Depot, in Harrison. Bryan Properties, a 45-year-old firm headquartered in Springfield, MO, is responsible for the forthcoming new housing option. more

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to celebrate the remarkable dedication and service of two of its esteemed nurses, Diana Edwards and Carla Lane, who have collectively devoted over 88 years to healthcare excellence within the NARMC community. more

Tuesday was the first day for early voting for the upcoming March 5 Super Tuesday Presidential Primary as well as the primary for state and local elections. more

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds candidates for political office and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of ways in Arkansas. more

GREENBRIER — The Harrison Lady Goblins were in a four-way tie on Tuesday night when they visited Greenbrier. more

The Boone County Friends of the Library (FOL) held a Valentine's Day bake sale on Wednesday, Feb. 14. FOL is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization that works to enhance the Boone County Library through volunteer work and fundraising. Enhancements to the library include the addition of new books, programs, building improvements and more. The FOL will host a spring book sale April 11—April 13, more details on this popular event will be provided at a later date. more

Violet Brumley Hensley has many titles. She has been called the "Whittling Fiddler," the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks” and a “Living Treasure.” To the large family who admires her, she’s also known as “Mom,” “Grandma,” and “Great, great…so many greats you can lose count, grandma.” Hensley’s bright personality has won over many people during her lifetime, and it has been a long and exciting life. more