Harrison Local News

• Two People Accused in Kidnapping of Man in Hollister

  Two people from Arkansas are facing charges after an incident in Hollister over the weekend.

• Harrison City Council Approves Master Trail Plan

  A plan over a year in the making has received its final approval.

• All-Star Basketball Game Monday Night

  The annual area All-Star Basketball Game presented by the Harrison Daily Times and North Arkansas College is coming up Monday.

• Bill to Overhaul School Funding Filed at Arkansas State Capitol

  Revisions for School Funding Formulas being considered during Legislative Session.

• Rain Exits, Flooding Remains

  The rain has exited the Lakes Region but flooding will remain an issue for several areas during the weekend.

• Impossible Foods issues recall of breaded nuggets

  ST. LOUIS – Dierbergs and Schnucks stores are offering refunds or exchanges for customers following a recall for plant-based “chicken” nuggets.

• Fire Destroys Truck in Searcy County

  Tuesday afternoon a truck transporting oxygen tanks was deemed a total loss in a fire near Harriet.

• Arby’s co-founder Leroy Raffel dies at 96, chain announces

  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — One of the founders of Arby’s has died. The restaurant chain announced the death of Leroy Raffel, 96, on its Facebook page Thursday.

• House fails to override Biden’s first veto

  The Republican-led House on Thursday failed to override President Biden’s first veto, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to revive the resolution targeting an administration rule related to ESG investing, which takes environmental and social factors into account.

• Heavy Rain Continues Today, Areas Flooding UPDATE

  UPDATES: Flood Warnings in Missouri including for Barry, Stone, Taney, and Ozark Counties extended until 2:00 Saturday morning. The Flood Warnings have also been extended for the James River at Galena and Boez through the weekend with both locations expected to crest above Flood Stage at 25 and 17 feet respectively overnight before receding over the weekend.

• Chick-fil-A discontinuing longtime side dish to ‘help simplify’ menu

  (NEXSTAR) – Chick-fil-A customers looking to offset their intake of fried chicken with some sort of vegetable will soon have one less option to choose from.

• Pastor Discusses "Jesus Revolution" Movie

  Christian-made film "Jesus Revolution" is exceptional, according to Pastor Heath Kirkpatrick.

• Scarborough Talks Health and the U.S. Diet

  Personal trainer Todd Scarborough, a healthy living expert, talked Wednesday about fitness.

• College of the Ozarks to install The Empty CrossTM, work of artist Max Greiner, Jr.

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will install a 40-foot Empty CrossTM in the entrance of campus this spring. The cross will serve as a symbol of the Christian faith upon which the College was founded and a reminder to all who enter and exit that Christ is the center of the campus.

• Childcare Continues to Be a Challenge for Working Parents

  One sector of the community continues to try and rebound after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Harrison City Council Considers Final Approval of Trails Master Plan

  A Master Plan for Trails around Harrison is up for final approval by the City Council tonight.

• Boone County Republican Committee Welcomes new "Face"

  Chris Diffey is "the new face of the Boone County Republican Committee," according to Glenn Redding.

• Heavy Rains, Warmer Temperatures Coming into the Lakes Region

  Several waves of Heavy Rain are expected in the Lakes Region over the next couple of days. 

• Residents Speak Mind About Potential Wind Turbines in Carroll County

  Many citizens in Carroll County, Ark. are debating a potential project surrounding wind turbines.

• New Air Service Coming to Branson Airport

  A new air service will be coming to the Branson Airport this summer.

• ARDOT Programs Application Period

  The Arkansas Highway Commission is pleased to announce that applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are now available. 

• Carole Baskin to visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs

  Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will celebrate its 31st anniversary and is inviting Carole Baskin, who appeared in the hit Netflix documentary “Tiger King”, along with her husband Howard to speak at the event.

• Boil Order Issued for parts of Newton County

  A boil water order has been issued for the Mockingbird Hill Water Association in Newton County.

• Sanders Ask For Disaster Relief for 13 Counties including Searcy

  A request has gone out to the federal government for disaster relief.

• More Tickets Available to See Mike Rowe at College of the Ozarks

  There is another opportunity to get a ticket to see Dirty Job Host Mike Rowe at College of the Ozarks. 

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