PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A global animal health company — Zoetis, announced on Friday, Feb. 14, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) issued the company a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. The vaccine is labelled for use in chickens. The conditional license was granted on the demonstration of safety, purity, and reasonable expectation of efficacy based on serology data. more

The Harrison Fire Department was paged out last Friday, Feb. 14, at 5:51 p.m. to reports of an attic and roof fire at the Harrison Battery and Tire business on Blue Bird Street. more

FAYETTEVILLE — Understanding where farm animals are raised is crucial for managing their environmental impacts and developing technological solutions, but gaps in data often make it challenging to get the full picture. more

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

Taco Tuesday with freezing rain on the trees. The weather is rotten, some days are beautiful other days oh well. more

This evening, 5 to 8 p.m., the Annual Valentines Dinner and Dance Fundraiser takes place at the American Legion Post 340, There’s Dinner and Door Prizes, Dancing, music by DJ Shad South from Sounds of the South. A Photo Booth, Games, a Silent Auction and more. This is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for age 18 and up. Ages 5 to 17 just $5 and children 4 and under eat free with purchase of paid adult. Ticket covers entry, 1 meal, drink, dessert and a chance for a Door Prize. more

Another blast of winter weather hit our area this past week. I hope everyone has been safe and warm. The meeting of the Compton Volunteer Fire Department had to be postponed, so the board is planning to meet on Monday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the County Line Baptist Church if the weather permits and we have enough board members to conduct business. Get well wishes to the many folks who have been struggling with flu and other illnesses. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more compared to that day last week and is one cent more per gallon compared to that day last year. more

Heartland Eye Care: "At The Heart Of Your Eye Wellness" held a Ribbon Cutting event Thursday with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce.The Heartland Eye Care team members include Dr. Sabre Ayers Wright, O.D. (Optometrist); Dr. Khushbu Patel, O.D. (Optometrist); and Dr. William D. Hill, M.D. (Ophthalmologist). more

Beginning Feb. 22, the Daily Times will begin a three-part series called Progress. more

LITTLE ROCK — Auditor of State Dennis Milligan’s celebrated the passing of a bill Thursday. Senate Bill 14, sponsored by Sen. Dave Wallace of Leachville and Rep. Jon Milligan of Lake City, will enable the auditor to return Arkansans’ unclaimed money without them having to file a claim or submit documentation. more

The City of Harrison has recently released a new website. Several years ago, they began using harrisonar.gov for the domain name, which will remain the same. more

LITTLE ROCK — For Arkansans looking to achieve their fitness goals or develop new healthy habits this spring, Walk Across Arkansas offers an eight-week, group-based exercise program that helps get people moving. more

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day. more

The 2025 Ozark Mountain Student Art Show, as sponsored by the Harrison Art League and the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Coop, is currently on display at the Boone County Library in Harrison in the upstairs mezzanine gallery. more

HUNTSVILLE — 26 year-old Hunter Chenoweth, of De Queen changed his plea to guilty on Friday during the second day of his jury trial in the Madison County Courthouse. Chenoweth was sentenced to three consecutive sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole — the minimum possible sentences in the case, the maximum being death. The plea is final and he will have no opportunity to appeal. more

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

Greetings from Capps. more

This evening 6 p.m., the American Legion Post 340 is hosting Karaoke. Kitchen open till 8 p.m. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents more compared to that day last week and is four cents more per gallon compared to that day last year. more