On March 26, 2024, during a regular meeting of the Harrison Colony Chapter, NSDAR, four students from area school districts received recognition as DAR Good Citizen nominees. These nominees were selected by their school districts based on the qualities they have demonstrated in dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism and were eligible to enter a scholarship essay contest sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution at the chapter, state, and national levels. more

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

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Harrison Al-Anon Family Group fellowship. On February 1, 1964, the Harrison group registered with the World Service Office as an official group of Al-Anon. It has continued for 60 years to provide mutual support of recovery to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. The group celebrated this accomplishment with a celebration on March 23. more

President Dorothy Dinnean opened the regular meeting of the Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club on April 18, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. Roll call was answered with members telling an April Fool’s joke they played on someone. more

The Twentieth Century Club met March 7, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church with Jane Adair, Shane Carico, and Diana Ezell serving as hostesses. President Mary Speice called the meeting to order and led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. more

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

Newton County Community Matters, a coalition of non-profit entities serving county residents met Thursday, March 28, and began to investigate steps to provide philanthropic assistance to meet community needs. more

The Boone County DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Chapter 06, recently presented the Presidential Volunteer Award to the following individuals.  more

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

Foundation Tables, a local non-profit group committed to helping neighbors in need, is hosting a Wash Wellness Day on Sunday, March 31, 3—8 p.m. The event will take place at Wash World on the by-pass in Harrison — 400 S Hwy 62/65. more

The Harrison Colony Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the Chapter winner of the Seventh Grade American History Essay Contest. Lucas Crow of Omaha Middle School is the winner. Lucas is the son of Jennifer and Matt Crow. more

Beta Upsilon met March 5 at the North Arkansas College. more

More than 300 people poured into the Durand Center at Signature Tower to honor Harrison area residents for outstanding services to the community. more

During the annual Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon on Tuesday a panel discussion was held featuring three business leaders from across the state. more

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

The Batavia Friendship Club met at Batavia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on March 4 at Noon. There were 17 ladies present. We began our meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance followed by a pot luck luncheon and great fellowship. more

EHC County Council Report County Council president Faye Carter opened the Extension Homemakers County Council meeting at 2:00 PM on February 29, 2024. more

Members of the Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club met Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM to make prayer pockets to be taken to Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents. President Dorothy Dinnean opened the regular monthly meeting at 12:30 PM. Roll call was answered by members naming “the most romantic gift I ever received.” Roses topped the list. more

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

• Mar. 9-10 Gun & Knife Show at Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds. $5 admission. Children 12 and under have free admission with an adult. Law enforcement officers are free with ID. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call Cindi (870) 221-1997. more