The Batavia Friendship Club met at the Batavia Baptist Church on May 6. There were 15 ladies present. We enjoyed a potluck lunch together.The Mexican decor was hosted by Patricia Wray, Betty Marrow and Josephine Perry. more

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

An informal group of citizens will be hosting petition signing opportunities for Arkansas’s November ballot initiatives on the Harrison square, by the gazebo, on Thursdays 2 p.m - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays 7 a.m.-Noon. more

Happy Mother’s Day to all. I have been blessed with my beautiful daughters. I have so many wonderful memories of my own mother who instilled in me the love of these Ozarks. more

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 13 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. more

Thursday’s meeting of the Harrison City Council committees saw discussion of a dangerous and prolific weed pervading the region — hemlock. The city is looking at options for controlling the spread of the plant on city properties, working in consultation with Boone County Conservation District. more

Stephanie McGarity opened her own business, Beauty Rewind in November 2023, and loves the direction her business has taken. more

This week marked the 63rd anniversary of the Crooked Creek flood that raged through Harrison’s business district. more

Attorneys for Rocky Dodson, 54, have filed a motion to suppress in Boone County Circuit Court. Dodson was arrested in March 2022 with a warrant stating probable cause for murder in the second degree. The charge of murder came after investigators examined the circumstances of the death of his wife, 36-year-old Amanda Dodson. more

The Boone County Library will host the Young Adult and Children’s Book Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Friday;  and Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. more

MOUNTAIN HOME — Arvest Bank is pleased to announce nominations are now more

The Harrison City Council will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. more

LITTLE ROCK — 2024 is gonna get loud. Entomologists say two broods of periodic cicadas will be making a rare simultaneous emergence this spring. The last time this happened in the U.S. was in 1803 and the next one won’t happen for another 221 years. more

Today, May 4, Lead Hill Fire Departments Auxiliary Spring Flea Market is ongoing at the Fire Station. Doors opened at 8 a.m. They are serving breakfast and later lunch. Come check this event out. more

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 13 TH FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. more

At least a couple times each month, I hear a group of veterans discussing the catch phrase, “Thank you for your service.” None of them seem to like hearing it and most say it makes them feel awkward trying to come up with a response. In fact, in my very first column some 4-1/2 years ago, I talked about this issue. Responding with “you’re welcome” to a stranger seems wrong somehow. I have tried several responses, but they all seem too little or like I am taking credit for something I don’t deserve. I finally settled on just smiling and nodding my head. more

An informal group of citizens will be hosting petition signing opportunities for Arkansas’s November ballot initiatives on the Harrison square, by the gazebo, on Thursdays 2 p.m - 6 p.m. beginning May 9. The group is currently, and will continue to host the signings on Saturdays 7 a.m.-Noon. more

We've recently partnered with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) and received a grant to partner with Retail Strategies Inc., to assess our downtown. We're excited about the potential benefits. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments' ability to regulate them last year. more

Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon will be performed at the 1929 Historic Lyric Theater on the Harrison, Arkansas Square May 2, 3, 4 at 7 p.m. and May 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at TheLyric.org. more