Harrison Local News

• Placer.ai to Help Harrison

  Harrison IT Director David Wilson discussed the benefits of placer.ai in Harrison

• College of the Ozarks holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Thursday

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Sept. 11, 2025, College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.

• 8th Annual State of the Ozarks Festival Saturday

  A fair that brings different types of culture into one location is happening Saturday.

• Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Missouri-Arkansas Border

  Firefighters from both sides of the Missouri-Arkansas Border are battling a blaze into the evening hours Thursday.

• Drought Level Continues to Increase

  An August and September Dry Spell continues to impact the Lakes Region.

• North Arkansas College Professor Promotes his Book "Second Chances"

  "Second Chances" follows the journey of three young people who face the need for a second chance

• Charlie Kirk shooting: Weapon recovered in woods near Utah college campus, FBI says

  (NEXSTAR) – Officials with the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety said Thursday that they had not apprehended a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, but investigators were able to track the suspect’s movements in the moments before and after the shooting.

• Eureka Springs Man Sentenced in Federal Child Pornography Case

  Several local agencies assisted in the investigation that led to a man being sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison on distribution of child pornography.

• Bridge Closures Resume at Beaver, Lane Closed on Bridge near Lead Hill

  Travelers are advised of bridge work in northern Arkansas.

• Summer Heat Returns to Lakes Region

  The final blast of summer has arrived in the Lakes Region.

• 9/11 Ceremonies

  The Lakes Region will see several ceremonies today to remember the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks that took place 24 years ago. 

• Northwest Arkansas District Fair Starts Sept. 14

  The Northwest Arkansas District Fair starts Sept. 14, according to Allison Black.

• Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championships This Week

  The 30th Annual Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championships is coming up this week at the Anstaff Soccer Complex in Harrison.

• Missouri’s Hawley proposes “In God We Trust” be put on all federal buildings

  WASHINGTON D.C. — Missouri Senator Josh Hawley introduced an act that would display “In God We Trust” on all federal buildings in the United States.

• Harrison Round Up Club, Local Church Partnering to Raise Food Donations for Ozark Share & Care

  Families are invited to the Harrison Round Up Club IPRA rodeo parade from Sept. 25. through Sept. 27, according to Mike Parkinson.

• Silver Dollar City, O’Reilly Auto Parts Hit the Road with First-Ever Theme Park Transit Department

  OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Two Ozarks originals are joining forces to make the journey into America’s #1 Theme Park as memorable as the destination itself. Silver Dollar City’s new partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts will launch the park’s first-ever Theme Park Transit Department—adding a touch of pioneer spirit to the modern-day convenience of a ride in.

• College of the Ozarks to host Dr. Tim Elmore for launch of Rooted Families initiative

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will launch its new Rooted Families initiative with two special events featuring Dr. Tim Elmore, nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in generational discipleship and youth development. The public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Sept. 23, with sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

• Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Harrison Man

  A report has been released by the Arkansas State Police on a motorcycle accident in late August that claims the life of a man from Harrison. 

• Stone County Ambulance District Agrees to Contract with Mercy EMS

  The newest Lakes Region Ambulance District agrees to a contract with an EMS provider.

• Battle of the Bulls on Sept. 13

  Battle of the Bulls will entertain attendees on Sept. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Round Up Club facility, according to bull rider Lane Lesley.

• College of the Ozarks Earns NAIA Gold-Level Champions of Character® Award for 2024–25

• Local Agencies Among Those Involved in Major Federal Drug Raid

  Several agencies participate in an operation conducted by the Department of Justice and the FBI.

• Thunder Ridge Traffic Issues Easing

  An issue that has plagued some of the bigger events at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale seems to be getting better. 

• Summer Returns to Lakes Region

  While the last couple of weeks in the Lakes Region have felt more like Autumn, the calendar still says summer and the temperatures will be a reminder.

• North Arkansas College to host National Conference on Open Education and AI

  North Arkansas College to host statewide event with national reach.

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