Thursday, 6 p.m. Don't miss the excitement downtown with the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beginning of the Holiday Open House for Harrison.

Still trying to decide what gifts to give? A membership to Creekside would be an excellent gift for all ages. You can select the time length that fits your budget. Call Parks at 870-517-5284.

Explore Harrison is selling Keepsake Christmas ornaments for $20 as a fundraiser for the new tree purchased by the Historic Harrison Business Association (HHBA). One side features an image of the Historic Courthouse with the year 2025. The other side can be engraved with a message or family name for no additional cost. Call Explore Harrison at 870-741-1789 to preorder or go to the website. Businesses or individuals can have their name or logo on the ornament, which will be placed on the tree for the 2025 season as a sponsor for $100.

Here is the link to place your order online!
https://exploreharrison.com/events/christmas-tree-ornament/

Big Steve’s Gold and Pawn Emporium hosted a ribbon-cutting with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce on Halloween, Oct. 31. Big Steve’s is across from Neighbor’s Mill and Anstaff Bank at 1013 Bennett Drive.

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce and Super Smiles hosted a ribbon-cutting to introduce the new doctor to the community.

Dr. Chad Jenson opened the business in 2013 and recently added Dr. Drviet to the practice. The two specialize in a wide variety of pediatric dental services. Super Smiles is located at the junction of Airport Road and Hwy. 65 North. The phone number is 870-741-4746.

Bring the kids to City Hall tonight between 4:30 and 5:45 to meet firefighters and police officers with some great, safe candy!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure,
Tamarind between Central Ave. and Shaddox will be closed today, Oct. 31, 2025 for street paving beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the work has been completed.
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.

Explore Harrison is selling Keepsake Christmas ornaments for $20 as a fundraiser for the new tree purchased by the Historic Harrison Business Association (HHBA). One side features an image of the Historic Courthouse with the year 2025. The other side can be engraved with a message or family name for no additional cost. Call Explore Harrison at 870-741-1789 to preorder or go to the website. Businesses or individuals can have their name or logo on the ornament, which will be placed on the tree for the 2025 season as a sponsor for $100.

Here is the link to place your order online!
https://exploreharrison.com/events/christmas-tree-ornament/

The Harrison City Council will meet in special session at 5 p.m. Thursday in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below to see the meeting preview folder.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2025/october-30%2C-2025%2C-special-called-meeting-preview/860507

October is Fire Safety Month. Today we meet firefighter Chris Mounce. The fire department is very adamant about keeping the community safe and has shared many fire safety tips with our readers. Thank you to Ashley Copeland, our Northark Intern, for putting this feature together.

October is Fire Safety Month. Hopefully, by now, you have replaced old batteries and made sure smoke detectors are working properly. Do you have a meeting place determined outside your home? Today, we meet Firefighter Jun Duffy. Thank you, Ashley Copeland, our Northark Intern for working on this feature.

Follow this link to see most of the Halloween activities planned for this week. https://conta.cc/4ofYn08

Thank you, Explore Harrison for being the "Go To" place for all announcements! If you have something to submit.

Need a Christmas photo made? Photographer Beth Crenshaw will host mini-photo shoots with her vintage truck and Christmas decorations in the alley between the Lyric Theater and the Harrison Daily Times. No appointment is necessary. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. Sessions are $75. Digital photos will be great for gift items. 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. This is a fundraiser for Main Street Harrison.

October is Fire Safety Month. Hopefully, by now, you have replaced old batteries and made sure smoke detectors are working properly. Do you have a meeting place determined outside your home? Today we meet Lt. Anthony Pytel. Thank you, Ashley Copeland, our Northark Intern for working on this feature.

Thank you, Harrison Gifted and Talented, for recognizing a couple of our City's finest staff members!

Crouse Construction workers pay attention to the details, so the Goblin Drive sidewalk will be correct. Thank you, guys!

The Planning Commission meets today at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda was posted last week, and here is an updated version.

As part of October's Fire Safety Month, Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland, prepared a feature on our Firefighters. Today, meet Lt. John Morgan.