Harrison Local News

• Woman Convicted of Murder in Missouri Now Facing Arkansas Charges

  Just days after being sentenced for the murder of her estranged husband in Missouri, a woman is facing murder and other charges in Arkansas.

• Traffic Crash in Taney County Kills One

  A man is dead after his motorcycle overturned in a three vehicle crash north of Ridgedale Friday afternoon.

• Names of Victims in Carroll County Traffic Crash Released

  The Arkansas State Police has released a report of a traffic crash that occurred Wednesday morning that resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

• Adult Education Programs Continue at North Arkansas College

  North Arkansas College continues to provide opportunities for adults to gain a General Education Diploma as well as sharpen skills in several education areas.

• National Law Enforcement Week in Branson

  The annual salute to the men and women who serve and protect begins in Branson.

• Annual Women's Air Race Features Stop in Lakes Region

  An organization which promotes Women Pilots will conduct its annual Women's Air Race next week with a stop scheduled in the Lakes Region.

• Fathers Day Weekend Looks to be Mostly Dry

  While rain chances will persist today, the Father’s Day Weekend forecast looks to by drier than originally predicted. 

• Harrison Flag Day Ceremonies

  The City of Harrison will be the site for Flag Day Ceremonies both this afternoon and Saturday. 

• NASA shrinks workforce as budget cuts loom

  NASA is bracing for deep staffing cuts following a proposed 24% budget reduction under the Trump administration’s 2026 plan.

• Ribbon Cutting Coming Monday for New Baxter Health Facility in Harrison

  A ceremony to recognize the latest health facility in Harrison is next week.

• Local Real Estate Broker Expressed Pleasure in Current Market Despite Uncertainty

  A local real estate broker expressed pleasure in the current market despite of some uncertain times.

• College of the Ozarks student journalists from “The Point” win 27 awards for excellence in broadcast journalism

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Student journalists from “The Point” Broadcast Newsroom at College of the Ozarks have been recognized with 27 awards for outstanding broadcast journalism.

• CoxHealth named one of America’s best workplaces

  CoxHealth has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care” for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Arrest Made in Marion County Mail Thefts

  A woman with a history of legal troubles is now charged with mail thefts according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

• Branson Receives a Pair of National TV Mentions

  The Branson Region gets out in front of national television audiences on two different NBC Shows.

• Woman Charged with Murders in Two States Sentenced for Missouri Killing

  A woman who murdered individuals in both Missouri and Arkansas has been sentenced in the Missouri case. 

• USACE: Changes in Table Rock Lake Services Beginning This Week

  Service adjustments coming to Table Rock Lake this week due to staffing issues according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Faith-Fueled Author and Academic Historian Dives Into Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder

  Faith-fueled author and academic historian John Fry wrote "A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder," telling a different part of her story.

• Scam Texts Claim to Originate From Arkansas Department of Transportation

  A June 6 Facebook post from the Boone County Sheriff's Office sends out an alert about scam texts claiming to come from Arkansas' transportation department.

• Taneycomo Festival Orchestra: 14 Seasons and Counting

  The new season for the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra is a week away.

• Arvest Bank Accepting Nominations for 2025 Charity of the Year

  MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (June 10, 2025) – Arvest Bank is accepting nominations for its annual “Charity of Year” honors through June 27.

• Harrison Man Facing Forgery and Stealing Charges

  A man is facing charges after being accused of stealing money from a family member.

• More Charges Filed in Case of Hospital Shooter

  A long list of charges have now been filed against the man who fired shots while at Mercy Hospital in Berryville and briefly escaped custody.

• 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.

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