It’s the last week of February. I pray you are surrounded by warmth and love. May your days be filled with laughter and happiness. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. Good Morning stay well and be happy. more

Greetings from Capps. more

Addi and I were snowed in for a few days at our house last week due to the winter weather that moved through. The Harrison School District used four snow days last week. We sure have enjoyed the spring like weather this past week. more

The Green House at Lead Hill School is holding a Spring one day sale 8 a.m. today, March 1, and will open regularly on April 5. more

One of my three or four hats that I wear at the word factory is that of the sports writer. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.78 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents less compared to that day last week and is 13 cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. more

DEER — Bill Mizaur will stay on as the superintendent of the Deer/Mt. Judea (D/MJ) School District through the 2025-2026 school year. more

LITTLE ROCK — This week Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement announcing that his office has sued General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar for deceiving Arkansans and selling data collected through OnStar to third parties, who then sold the data to insurance companies. more

Members of Harrison High School’s Thespian Troupe 2715 attended the Arkansas Thespian Festival in Russellville recently. The Arkansas Thespian Festival is a gathering of school theater students from across the state who have been inducted into the Thespian honor society. During the 3-day event, students attend theater workshops as well as present their own works through one-act and full-length productions. more

ST. JOE — The St. Joe Historic Depot Museum has a brand new feature to display for the public. more

On February 21, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the keynote speaker for the 2025 annual meeting. The keynote speaker will be Leslie Rutledge, the current Lieutenant Governor of the state of Arkansas. more

LITTLE ROCK — Proposed changes to Arkansas’ citizen-led ballot initiative process advanced through the state Legislature on Monday, with more movement expected throughout the week. Two bills sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, passed a House committee for the second time after amendments and will next go to the House floor. A third bill passed the House and will return to a Senate committee. more

MOUNTAIN HOME — Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) will present Forever Young on Tuesday, March 11, in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The 7:00 PM performance is part of the 13th anniversary season of performing arts at ASUMH and is funded partly through the Haley Cultural Arts Endowment. more

North Arkansas College’s annual Visiting Poet Series is excited to host Dr. Phillip Howerton at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the college’s library on the south campus, 1515 Pioneer Drive in Harrison. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to reduce the size of the federal government have sparked alarm across the country, including within national parks. Thousands of federal employees, including those working at the National Park Service have lost their jobs. The layoffs, part of a broader initiative to slash federal spending, have left employees like Stacy Ramsey and Leah Saffian grappling with unexpected job losses and uncertain futures. more

BENTONVILLE — Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits as its competitive prices became a strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers. Yet uncertainty about the state of the American consumer and the potential impact of tariffs have seeped into expectations for 2025. more

YELLVILLE — Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported this week that on Sunday, Feb. 23, at approximately 9:30 a.m., his office received a 911 call about an unresponsive male at a residence on State Highway 14, south of Yellville. more

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has experienced financial fraud, experienced professionals are standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311). This Justice Department hotline, managed by the Office for Victims of Crime, can provide personalized support to callers by assessing the needs of the victim and identifying relevant next steps. more

LAS VEGAS – A woman has been charged in a 21-count indictment for allegedly luring older men she met through online dating services and stealing their money for her personal benefit. more