October is Fire Safety Month. Our Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland, has interviewed each member of the City's Fire Fighting team. They have fire safety tips to share and some fun facts about themselves. So be sure to catch the daily updates from Harrison's finest firefighters! We start with Fire Chief Marc Lowery, who keeps the department running smoothly.
The Historic Harrison District Commission will meet Monday, October 6, at 1 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room at City Hall at 118 Industrial Park Road. The public is invited to attend in person or by Zoom. Here is the proposed agenda.
Police Chief Chris Graddy gave a report about locals being scammed out of thousands of dollars. The Daily Times covered the Council meeting and posted a story in the Saturday, Sept. 27 newspaper. You can read the full story at HarrisonDaily.com or you can watch the Council meeting at
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
THE CATPC held it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. The Harrison Daily Times covered the event. If you'd like to read the full story visit the website at HarrisonDaily.com
A story about the City Council meeting was in the Saturday newspaper. If you missed it read it at HarrisonDaily.com or watch the meeting from the City's website and see all the documents of the meeting.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
The Harrison City Council met in regular session Thursday night, September 25. You can follow the link below to see the video, a draft copy of the minutes and actions taken.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2025/september-25%2C-2025/850324
Here's some highlights from the Rodeo Parade taken by Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland.
Join David Wilson, Ann, and Dan from Around the Table as they speak to Funk Factory's Anthony Ball . The party band from NWA has Harrison connections and will perform a free concert Saturday night, Sept. 27 at the Creekside Amp. Tune in today at 9:30.
https://www.facebook.com/KHOZAroundTheTable. The Funk Factory will play from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shayla Johnson will kick off the music at 6:30 p.m. Go to CreeksideAmp.com for venue rules.
https://www.facebook.com/KHOZAroundTheTable. The Funk Factory will play from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shayla Johnson will kick off the music at 6:30 p.m. Go to CreeksideAmp.com for venue rules.
Guess what is three months from today? CHRISTMAS!!!!! So save the date for an old-fashioned tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Harrison on the Courthouse lawn. (Just like in the movies!!!) Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. This will kick off the Holiday Open House for the Downtown area. Lots of wonderful gift ideas, decorations and Christmas music. Don't miss this fun!
The Harrison Police Department is preparing for the Rodeo Parade, which begins at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 25. Parade participants will conclude the parade at the Creekside Parking lot.
Fall Clean-up is Oct. 6-10. LRS will pick up approved items on the curb on the customer's regular trash and recycling day. Call LRS if you have questions about items not covered on the list. BUT READ THE LIST FIRST!
Even the city's light bulbs have to be changed periodically. Thank you, Lee Dunlap, for catching this photo of the Public Works guys working on Main Street!
Harrison Public Schools, FFA, the Kiwanis Club of Harrison, Anstaff Bank, The Chamber, and Harrison Public Schools Foundation hosted a Farmer Fred Day to honor the memory of Fred Woehl, who spent years instructing more than 1,000 students about the importance of agriculture and the family farm.
Mayor Jerry Jackson welcomed high school juniors from area schools who had been chosen to participate in the Kinetic by Windstream Boone County Youth Leadership Academy 2025-2026. Photo by Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland.
Here is the proposed agenda for Thursday, Sept. 25, City Council meeting at 6 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Today, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting event with Luby Equipment, formerly Potter Equipment. The team at Luby offers equipment sales, rental, service, and parts. The phone number is 870-741-8900. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The location remains at 302 W. Industrial Park Road.
Funk Factory Party Band will perform a free concert at the Creekside Amp this Saturday, Sept. 27. Shayla Johnson, from College of the Ozarks, will open the stage at 6:30 with Funk Factory performing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE CONCERT! Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, and you'll probably want your dancing shoes! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
This Wednesday, Sept. 24, the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sign up today for your appointment time, or walk-ins are available but may take longer.
Here is the proposed agenda for the Sept. 25 City Council meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
ABC approves licenses
The Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) met at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19 to approve the alcohol licenses for Dollar General Stores No. 3943 and No. 12468. Board members present were Jason Patience, Joel Williams, and Howard Braymer. City Clerk James White and the Mayor’s Executive Assistant Christeen Waters led the meeting. They adjourned at 1:17 p.m.
The Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) met at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19 to approve the alcohol licenses for Dollar General Stores No. 3943 and No. 12468. Board members present were Jason Patience, Joel Williams, and Howard Braymer. City Clerk James White and the Mayor’s Executive Assistant Christeen Waters led the meeting. They adjourned at 1:17 p.m.
