USACE park update, closings follow storm damage

ROGERS — Until further notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office, the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend campgrounds and day use areas are closed. The boat ramps for both locations will remain open. Rocky Branch campground is also closed however, the day use area and boat ramp remain open.

The Freeling Watkins Cemetery on Bellefonte Road had a tree fall onto the graves. The Sunday morning EF-3 Tornado began on Bellefonte Road and cut a 21.1 mile path of destruction while killing one in Boone County and two in Marion County. JEFF BRASEL / STAFF

Sunday morning tornado leaves one dead in Boone Co.

BELLEFONTE — The National Weather Service has issued preliminary reports on a tornado that ripped through Boone and Marion counties on Sunday.

Fred Woehl helps with the display of American Flags at last year's (2023) Memorial Day event held on the Boone County Courthouse Courtpark. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

Boone C. JP dies in accident

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After a tornado, there is clean-up.

Boone County Deputies look at the debris blown across Hwy. 65 S. Sunday morning. This debris was from a trailer and signs from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

Boone County jail takes direct hit from tornado

BELLEFONTE — Being in jail is not where anyone wants to be.

Details released in Berryville Auto Zone shooting

BERRYVILLE — Chief of police, Robert J. Bartos, has released more information concerning a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 18, outside the Auto Zone on West Trimble in Berryville. Berryville Police Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

Harold's Super Service in Harrison on a clear day. LORETTA KNIEFF / Staff

AAA gas price report

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $3.11 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less compared to that day last week and is flat compared to that day last year.

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A house at 810 South Hickory is under consideration for condemnation by the city. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

Council hears from homeowners

Harrison City Council met in regular session on Thursday, May 23. The council resumed discussion of an item previously discussed at the May 9 committees meeting — condemnation requests for properties located at 810 South Hickory and 801 North Chestnut.

Boone County Senior Wellness and Activity Center menu

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Boone County Library Corner

The library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day!

News from Lead Hill

Hope you all enjoy Memorial Day, observed Monday, commemorating all the men and women who have died while in military service. It’s so nice to see all the Flags hung throughout Lead Hill and Diamond City.

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Memorial Day ceremony planned downtown

On Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m., The Boone County War Memorial Association will meet at the Historic Downtown Harrison Bandstand for their Memorial Day ceremony. Representatives from the Harrison VFW Post 2881, The American Legion Post 44 and the DAV Chapter 6 will present during the wreath ceremony. Honored guest speaker & veteran, Lionel Cantu, will also be present. Special performances by vocalist Shelly Watson, Caven Clark, and the 1st Baptist Church Choir will be given. The War Memorial Association express gratitude for the help of Boy Scout Troop 60, Sandra Hilliard with the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ozark Arts Council, Tempo Sound, the Boone County Quorum Court, the EMS Color Guard and Camp Jack.

Equity Bank staff members visit the Boone County Cattlemen's Association May meeting. L to R: Jessica Deterts, North Bank Branch Manager; Rachel Davis, Downtown Bank Branch Manager; Jeremy Dietsche, Commercial Lender; Ben Wilburn, Commercial & Ag Lender CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

May Cattlemen's Association meeting held

The Boone County Cattlemen's Association met on May 9 at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center at North Arkanasas College. This month's meeting was sponsored by Equity Bank in Harrison. BCCA President John Muncy welcomed those in attendance and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Gerald King offered a blessing for the meal. Muncy recognized birthdays and anniversaries. We were treated to a meal of hamburgers and fixins', cowboy beans, coleslaw, condiments, assorted desserts, and water.

Capps Batavia Volunteer Fire meeting

The Capps Batavia Volunteer Fire Protection Association will be holding it's annual meeting on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at the Capps Firehouse at 4391 Old Capps Road in Harrison. All dues paying members (property owners within the district) are encouraged to attend.

Hasty access point on the Buffalo River. The 4-mile trip between Hasty and Carver is a popular float trip. NPS PHOTO

Drowning in Buffalo River

On Sunday, May 19, at approximately 5 p.m., Buffalo National River dispatch was notified of a possible drowning in the upper district of the river near the Blue Hole, between Hasty and Carver.

Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District Community Development Coordinator Tina Cole and Maj. Daniel Lavorgna, IRT program manager for the US Army Reserve.

Military shares medical mission plan with local stakeholders

JASPER — A military Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) officially named Mission: Ozark Wellness will be coming to Jasper and Kingston school campuses this summer. Officers of the US Army Reserve who will be leading the mission met with key community leaders from Newton County at the Jasper School Cafetorium Wednesday afternoon, May 8. They came to explain the scope of the mission and ask that the information be spread to the public so people in need of the services can benefit from them.

Federal building too hot for jury duty

Potential jurors reported for duty at the J. Smith Henley Federal Building on Monday morning but were quickly dismissed due to issues with the building’s air conditioning.

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Tractor Supply Celebrates Grand Opening of Largest Distribution Center in Maumelle

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the opening of its tenth and largest distribution center in Maumelle, Arkansas. The 1.1 million square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $175 million in the region and will create 500 full-time jobs for local residents.

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Chamber president announces departure

On Friday, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce released a statement announcing the departure of Wilson Marseille from the role of chamber president and CEO.

Grants invest in wood products

YAKIMA, Wash. — Tuesday, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing nearly $74 million to spark innovation, create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy from sustainably sourced wood, and increase the capacity of wood processing facilities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

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The Green Forest Tigers won the Class 3A State Soccer Tournament Saturday afternoon. The game was played at Estes Stadium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Tigers trailed at halftime, 1-0, but scored four goals in the middle of the second half to leave Class 3A with a state title. Green Forest will move to Class 4A for at least the next two seasons.

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Green Forest boys adds another title to case

Farmington outlast a frantic Pea Ridge comeback

CONWAY — Two out rallies are really fun to watch.

Har-Bers are crowned kings of 6A

CONWAY — The Springdale Har-Ber baseball game against Rogers completed an all Northwest Arkansas diamond sport finals in Class 6A.

Gosnell reigns supreme in Class 3A baseball

CONWAY — Thirty-four years is a long time between state titles.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a play during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finals

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals. Anthony …

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) scores against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period of Game 4 during the Eastern Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East final

Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal 1:12 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers topped the New York Rangers 3-2 to even the Eastern Conference Final at two games apiece. It was the third straight …

Texas Rangers' Corey Seager is congratulated by Josh Smith, Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien, left back to front, after his three-run home run that off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.(AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematch

Corey Seager homered for the seventh time in as many games, putting the Texas Rangers ahead with his three-run shot in their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The homer Tuesday night came …

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, Matthew Stafford, center, and Stetson Bennett warm up during the NFL football team's organized team activities Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rams QB Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address mental health

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental health. Bennett now says he feels recharged and ready to play again. The two-time …

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Community

Should you aerate your fishpond?

Included is some information pertaining to the benefits of aerating the fishpond. One of the main limiting factors to aquatic life is dissolved oxygen. In commercial fish production, supplemental aeration is almost required to sustain large enough crops to keep the farm profitable.

Dan Dillard, NARMC Donor Relations and Grants Coordinator

“It’s easier than you might think to do more than you thought possible,” says Dan Dillard, Donor Relations and Grants Coordinator for North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Responsible for securing funds vital to the hospital’s function, he understands the truth behind these words better than most.

DIllard Quote

“It’s easier than you might think to do more than you thought possible,” Dan Dillard

Ancient manuscript gives glimpse into Christian history

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie's in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination of biblical and other early Christian texts.

Dr. Charles and Jane Adair place flags on the grave sites of Veterans for Memorial Day. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / LEE H. DUNLAP

Flags placed by 20th Century Club

The Harrison 20th Century Club placed flags Thursday morning at the gravesites of Veterans at the Maplewood Cemetery, Maple Leaf Cemetery, and Rose Hill Cemetery located in Harrison. 1,730 flags were placed by the 20th Century Club members and volunteers for Memorial Day.

News from Batavia

We got a good soaking rain earlier this week here in Batavia. Although I was glad to see it I am always thankful for the sunshine.

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Green Forest April Kids with Character

The theme for Kids with Character for the month of April was "Responsibility".

VS board hires new girls’ basketball coach

VALLEY SPRINGS — At its regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Valley Springs School Board voted to approve the hiring of Dawson Yates to become the new head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball program.

Fatal shooting in Berryville

BERRYVILLE — A fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, May 18, near the Auto Zone on West Trimble in Berryville. Berryville Police Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an individual with gunshot wounds.

Green Forest grad interrupted

GREEN FOREST — A disturbance in the crowd briefly interrupted the Green Forest Class of 2024 graduation ceremony held Friday night. Near the end of the evening, during a speech being given by the class president — Pablo Moreno, a small group of members of the audience arose in the stands and began to argue and fight.