Harrison Local News

• Branson Country USA to End Run in December

  A long running radio and television show produced in Branson will end its run this year.

• Arkansas child care providers seek state help amid funding shortages

  Child care providers across Arkansas are urging state officials for help as funding shortfalls and changes to the state’s financial aid program put centers at risk.

• Bear Killed in Newton County Not The One That Killed Camper

  Tests results indicate that a bear that was killed after being suspected to be the one involved in a fatal attack was not the same bear.

• College of the Ozarks students participate in annual CitizenTrip® to Washington D.C.

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks continued the groundbreaking CitizenTrip® that began in 2019, sending 40 students on an intensive trip to Washington, D.C., at no cost to the students. The trip, which took place Sept. 25-27, is an integral part of fulfilling the Patriotic Pillar of College of the Ozarks, which is to encourage an understanding of American heritage, civic responsibility, love of country, and willingness to defend it.

• One Day Giving Day to Benefit Claude Parrish Cancer Center This Saturday

  HARRISON, Ark. — The fourth annual One Day Giving Day benefiting North Arkansas Regional Medical Center's Claude Parrish Cancer Center is set for Oct. 25, according to Dan Dillard of the North Arkansas Medical Foundation.

• Man Accused of Killing Sister has First Court Date

  A man accused of driving from Florida to Searcy County to kill his sister has now had his first court date.

• Yellville Man Dies in Traffic Crash

  A Marion County man has died and another person injured in a single vehicle crash this past weekend.

• Better Business Bureau warns people of new type of scam

  The Better Business Bureau released a statement alerting people of “ghost tapping”, a dangerous new scamming method.

• Tech expert weighs in on Monday’s worldwide outage and how to prevent future incidents

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A worldwide outage caused by a DNS database issue with Amazon’s cloud provider disrupted various services Monday.

• Multiple Accidents at Saddlebrooke Kills Two, Injures Others

  A vehicle hits a rock bluff, catches fire and kills two people as well as leading to several other accidents on Highway 65 at Saddlebrooke Tuesday morning.

• Boone County Man Facing Assault and Burglary Charges

  A Boone County man with a history of criminal incidents is behind bars once again.

• New Car Show Coming to Harrison

  A new car show is scheduled for Nov. 15 at Harrison's Plants Etc., according to Tris Gelvin of A First Name Basis, an in-home care company.

• Drug Take Back Event Helps Dispose of Expired Prescriptions, Bring Awareness

  The twice annual Drug Take Back Event has made impacts in the Lakes Region according to the organizers of the event in the Branson Area.

• New Merry Memories Take Root With Silver Dollar City’s Grand Fir & New Show

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2024) — Jingle all the way back to the magic of Christmases past at Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, the 7-time winner of USA Today’s Best Theme Park Holiday Event, dazzles Nov 1 – Jan 4.

• Study shows ranking of safest Missouri, Arkansas cities

  Safety is a major concern for cities across the United States, with events occurring every day, including public health crises, natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other threats. A new study from WalletHub has showcased its ranking of the safest cities in the U.S. for 2025.

• Fire, Frost Risk, Rain at End of the Week

  The autumn like conditions continue as another cold front keeps temperatures cool. 

• Branson Holds "No Kings" Rally

  An estimated 300 people attended the Branson edition of the No Kings Rally this past Saturday. 

• COFAM Downtown Christmas Fair Coming Up

  The Downtown Christmas Fair is on Nov. 8, according to Carrie Richter of The Central Ozarks Farmers and Artisans Market (COFAM).

• Arkansas lawmakers urge feds to help farmers stay afloat in struggling industry

  Sen. Clarke Tucker, D-Little Rock, and Rep. DeAnn Vaught, R-Horatio, present a resolution to the Arkansas Legislative Council to ask the federal government for “targeted relief for Arkansas farmers” on Oct. 17, 2025.

• Boy Dies After Fall at Buffalo National River

  A young male is dead after a fall off of a bluff at the Buffalo National River.

• Storms Spare Lakes Region, Autumn Weather Arrives

  The conditions now match the season in the Lakes Region as the passage of a cold front brings more seasonal temperatures.

• Man Working on Vehicle Hit by Another Vehicle

  A man from Omaha is struck while working on his vehicle along a highway near Branson West.

• Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lakes Region

  The National Weather Service has placed the Lakes Region under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for today.

• College of the Ozarks to host 47th annual auction

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 47th annual auction on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at the transportation department parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction, conducted by Holders Auction Service of Butterfield, Missouri, will feature hundreds of items ranging from vehicles and equipment to household goods and antiques. The sale will continue until the last item is sold.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

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