Harrison Local News

• Stormy Weather Returns to the Lakes Region

  Several isolated thunderstorms developed over the Lakes Region late Monday afternoon.

• NW Arkansas District Fair Underway

  The annual Northwest Arkansas District Fair is underway at the Fairgrounds in Harrison. 

• U.S Army Corps Begins Road Work at Bull Shoals Lake Recreation Areas

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning projects in and around recreation areas on Bull Shoals Lake.

• Vehicle Overturns, Crashes in Stone County

  The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District works a traffic crash early Sunday morning that injures two people.

• Last Week of Summer Starts Hot, Turns Cooler

  The last few days of summer will have the heat to go with it before temperatures cool down counting down to fall.

• Arkansas Legislative Committee Restores Funds and Extends Deadline for Delinquent Reports

  Three communities in the Lakes Region are included on a list of 40 municipalities that has gotten a deadline extension on reports owed to the state.

• C of O Guest Artist Recital to feature Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, Sept. 18, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-2026 featured guest artists.

• Placer.ai to Help Harrison

  Harrison IT Director David Wilson discussed the benefits of placer.ai in Harrison

• College of the Ozarks holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Thursday

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Sept. 11, 2025, College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.

• 8th Annual State of the Ozarks Festival Saturday

  A fair that brings different types of culture into one location is happening Saturday.

• Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Missouri-Arkansas Border

  Firefighters from both sides of the Missouri-Arkansas Border are battling a blaze into the evening hours Thursday.

• Drought Level Continues to Increase

  An August and September Dry Spell continues to impact the Lakes Region.

• North Arkansas College Professor Promotes his Book "Second Chances"

  "Second Chances" follows the journey of three young people who face the need for a second chance

• Charlie Kirk shooting: Weapon recovered in woods near Utah college campus, FBI says

  (NEXSTAR) – Officials with the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety said Thursday that they had not apprehended a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, but investigators were able to track the suspect’s movements in the moments before and after the shooting.

• Eureka Springs Man Sentenced in Federal Child Pornography Case

  Several local agencies assisted in the investigation that led to a man being sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison on distribution of child pornography.

• Bridge Closures Resume at Beaver, Lane Closed on Bridge near Lead Hill

  Travelers are advised of bridge work in northern Arkansas.

• Summer Heat Returns to Lakes Region

  The final blast of summer has arrived in the Lakes Region.

• 9/11 Ceremonies

  The Lakes Region will see several ceremonies today to remember the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks that took place 24 years ago. 

• Northwest Arkansas District Fair Starts Sept. 14

  The Northwest Arkansas District Fair starts Sept. 14, according to Allison Black.

• Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championships This Week

  The 30th Annual Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championships is coming up this week at the Anstaff Soccer Complex in Harrison.

• FBI offers $5,000 reward in case of Missouri woman missing since 2018

  JOPLIN, Mo. – The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for relevant information related to the disappearance of a Missouri woman missing since 2018.

• Harrison Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention and Education

  Fire Prevention Week just happened; it's a key part of fire safety and education promoted by the Harrison Fire Department.

• School of the Ozarks holds commencement for 25 students on May 9, 2024

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

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