Harrison Local News

• Jeepin for CASA Coming Up

  The fifth annual Jeepin for CASA is coming up, according to ​Becky Callahan Greenwood from Court Appointed Special Advocates of North Arkansas.

• Severe Weather, Rain Chances Increasing

  National Weather Service forecasters continue to monitor the potential for severe thunderstorms over the next few days plus a chance of heavier rain going into the weekend. 

• Cause of Death Released for Searcy County Couple

  A Searcy County Couples Cause of Death has been determined.

• Burn Bans Lifting in Northern Arkansas

  Several northern Arkansas counties have lifted their Burn Bans due to recent rain and higher humidity in the region. 

• Silver Dollar City Launches New Festival – Spring Exposition

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (March 27, 2025) – Step into spring and step back to simpler times during Silver Dollar City’s new Spring Exposition, April 10 through May 12. The festival is a springtime celebration of authentic American food, music and culture with fun for the whole family.

• Hail Pelts Lakes Region

  A second round of severe weather made its way through the Lakes Region on Sunday resulting in large hail falling in several areas.

• NWS Predication Revision: Severe Weather Threat Shifts East

  The National Weather Service has not eliminated the chance of severe weather for the Lakes Region but has shifted the primary target area east.

• MSHP Troop D Works Numerous Crashes in Lakes Region

  Over the last three days, Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has worked several traffic crashes in the Lakes Region.

• Marion County Man Dies in Traffic Crash

  Information is released last week on a traffic crash that killed a man last weekend.

• Severe Weather Chances Increase for Lakes Region

  Showers and thunderstorms will develop in two waves over the weekend.

• Kiwanis Club of Harrison Pledges $30,000 for New Pediatric Therapy Sensory Gym at NARMC

  HARRISON, AR – The Kiwanis Club of Harrison has made a pledge of $30,000 to support the creation of a pediatric therapy sensory gym within the Therapy Services Department at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC). This gift, which includes the recent presentation of a $15,000 check, is a vital part of the expansion of the Pediatric Therapy Services Department at NARMC.

• North Arkansas College Offers Adult Students More Than GED Classes

  North Arkansas College offers more to adults than GED classes, according to Amy Roberts, assistant director of adult education.

• Stormy Weather Possible This Weekend

  Off again on again rain is possible through the weekend with some severe weather mixed in as well. 

• Drought Areas Increase in Lakes Region

  The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates and increase in coverage in Missouri with a slower increase happening in Arkansas.

• A Man Accuses Another of Being a Pedophile, Both Men Arrested

  An incident Wednesday at Branson's Downtown Steak N Shake results in the arrest of an alleged pedophile and the person who confronted him.

• Author Hunter Sage Preparing to Release two Books

  Author Sage Hunter is about to release "The Messianic Mystery," a suspense book with romance, and "The Legacy Guardians," an adventure book for middle school students.

• Lions Foundation Donates $25,000

  The Lions Club Foundation presented Share & Care with a $25,000 check, according to a press release from the city of Harrison.

• Boone County Jail tax Renewal Coming Up

  The Boone County Jail Sunset Clause or tax expires at the end of 2026, according to Boone County's quorum court member Glenn Redding.

• Person Living in Oak Apartments Charged with Setting Complex on Fire

  A person residing at the Oak Apartments in Kimberling City is now charged with setting the fire that displaced 19 families.

• Text Scam About Unpaid Tolls Makes its Way Across the Country

  The Harrison Police Department reports on their Facebook Page about the latest scam that has impacted many Americans.

• 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!

• Frozen Pipes, Hot Water Heaters, and Dishwasher Mishaps

  Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

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