Harrison Local News

• Harrison Golf Team Fundraiser Coming Up

  Harrison High School's golf team has a fundraiser coming up, according to Cooper King.

• Missouri Storm Forces Cancellation of Oklahoma Concert

  The storms that ripped through the Lakes Region forcing a halt to the Outlaw Music Festival Tour Show at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena has had an impact on the next show on the tour.

• One Death Reported as Storm Recovery Efforts Continue

  Though the Lakes Region was spared heavy damage due to the thunderstorms that moved through the area on Sunday, Springfield is continuing their recovery efforts after the storm knocked out power to over 37,000 customers. 

• Daughters of the American Revolution to Celebrate on Fourth of July

  The Daughters of the American Revolution have an event coming up.

• NOAA sunsets Climate.gov due to Trump executive order

  In a move aimed at improving access and transparency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially sunset its long-standing Climate.gov platform. All climate-related research, tools, and educational content have now moved to a new page: NOAA.gov/climate.

• Another Person Arrested, More Charges Possible in Case Against Rockaway Beach Man

  More information has been released on a case involving a Missouri Lakes Region man who has been charged with First-Degree Statutory Rape of an underaged female from out of state.

• Texas Woman Injured on Table Rock Lake

  A woman from Texas sustains serious injuries due to a boating accident Sunday morning. 

• Storms Blow Through the Lakes Region Causing Damage, Injuries

  A line of thunderstorms move through late Sunday afternoon and early evening bringing very strong winds.

• Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through the Lakes Region

  Numerous severe storms are moving through the Lakes Region.

• Harrison Man Dies In Traffic Crash with Parked Vehicles

  Information has been released by the Arkansas State Police about a traffic crash involving four vehicles last week in Harrison resulting in a fatality.

• Buffalo National River Clean-Up Event Coming in July

  The second of three clean-up events on the Buffalo National River will take place in July.

• Flippin Man Faces Firearm Possession Charges

  A man is jailed after resisting arrest when officers attempted to serve a warrant.

• MDC: Staying Safe as the Holiday Approaches

  As the summer months commence and the Independence Day Holiday approaches, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds folks heading to the outdoors to be safe.

• City, CVB Looking into Potential Building Space Agreement

  The City of Harrison along with the Convention and Visitors Bureau are considering making space in a building available.

• Creekside Amp Opening Concert This Evening

  Another concert venue in the Lakes Region opens up with its debut concert tonight. 

• Elk Festival Weekend in Jasper

  One of the big annual events in the region also serves as a last chance opportunity for hunters to secure an Elk Hunting Permit. 

• Honor America Saturday at College of the Ozarks

  One of the events that serves as the launch of Independence Day Celebrations in the Lakes Region is this weekend. 

• Things you should avoid leaving in your car this summer

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As summer continues, it is important to warn of the risks involved with leaving your car parked and unventilated in the hot sun.

• Still Hot, Rain Returns For the Weekend

  The sunny and hot first week of summer continues though rain begins to reenter the picture as the weekend hits.

• Here’s how to keep your phone safe this hot summer

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With summer in full motion and the weather getting hotter, your electronic devices may be in danger of overheating.

• Arvest Million Meals Campaign Raises $14,793.23 for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

  HARRISON, Ark. (June 24, 2025) – Arvest announced that the bank’s 15th annual Million Meals campaign raised $14,793.23 in Harrison to benefit the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas and Boone County food pantries that the food bank serves.

• 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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