The Harrison150 Committee finally got the banner hung and banners will be all over the downtown area to remind citizens of this important milestone for our city. Thank you, Richard, for not cutting off Mitch's head in this shot! Thank you, committee members, Mitch Magness chairman (on the ladder), Lena Rocole (from left), Sheri Keeton, Matt Bell,Mike Wood, Robin Reeves, Emily Powers, Tyler Gentry, Amanda Woodworth and Donna Braymer. Not pictured is Troy Massey.

Here are some fun shots of the Harrison150 Committee hanging the new banners downtown. Chairman Mitch Magness volunteered to climb the ladder. In case you haven't heard, Harrison will turn 150 years old this year, and various activities and celebrations are planned for May 1, June 6, and July 4. Stay tuned!

Early voting is open at Election Central.

If you missed the KY3 report on Harrison hotels, you can watch it now. Thank you, KY3, and Matt Bell, Explore Harrison; Lela Upton, Holiday Inn Express; and Sarah Little, Hampton Inn.

https://www.ky3.com/2026/02/18/city-harrison-ark-is-hunt-more-hotels-tourism-grows/

The public is invited to the Historical Tax Credits Seminar on Monday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. (118 W. Industrial Park Road). Gabe Holmstrom and Steve Gardner are experts in handling state and federal tax credits for work on historical buildings. RSVP to info@harrisonar.gov

There is lots of activity at the intersection of Harness and Hester this morning. Go the back ways if you can to avoid possible delays. Drive slowly and stay aware of workers if you do need to go through this area.

Free Family Friendly Award Winning Comedian and Magician coming to Creekside on Sunday afternoon, March 8 at 3 p.m. DID YOU CATCH THE FREE PART? Branson entertainer of the year, Mike Bliss, will be our special guest. Doors will open at 2 p.m. for the Signature Bank Gymnasium at the Creekside Community Center. Don't miss out. Mark it on your calendar NOW!

Improvements to the intersection of Hester and Hwy 65 will get underway on February 17. To facilitate the changes, portions of Harness St. between Hwy 65 and Bunker Rd. will be closed; please see detour map. While this poses a temporary inconvenience to the traveling public, we are excited to see this project moving forward. When completed, Harness St. will be realigned into the new traffic signal, eliminating the need for the traveling public to go through a private parking lot.

Early Voting is underway for the March 3 Election Day.

Bring a friend to try out all the fun things to do at Creekside!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure,
Normandy St. between Brentwood Dr. and W. Park Ave. will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for a
street repair.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our streets and make them safe for everyone.
Please be aware of the signage, flaggers, workers, and their equipment as you approach the work area.

Interested in the Historic Tax Credits? Sign up for the seminar to be held Monday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall.

Early Voting begins Tuesday, February 17, at the Election Center on Central Ave.

Thank you, Lee Dunlap and Harrison Daily Times. Thank you, firefighters!

West Plains Bridge & Grading were working on the last section of the concrete for the Main Street Bridge.

Mayor Jerry Jackson proclaimed February 9-15 "Ronald McDonald House Week." Last year, The Springfield, Mo. Ronald McDonald House served 375 Boone County families, 275 of whom are actual Harrison residents in their time of need. Thank you, McDonald's and ShareAHeart.org, for your generosity to families of the Ozarks.

Thank you, Lee Dunlap and the Harrison Daily Times. Thank you, firefighters, for responding so quickly and efficiently.

The Harrison Fire Department has been very busy lately fighting fires. They made the Harrison Daily Times again, thanks to photos by Lee Dunlap. Firefighters say make sure your smoke detectors are working!!! It could save your life.

Thank you, Harrison Daily Times for sharing the good news about our officer.

Several questions have come to the City following yesterday's press release from Green For Life. Here is some additional information. Trash and recycling containers will change over time, but more than likely not very soon.