City of Harrison

🎩✨ FREE Family Magic Show in Harrison! ✨🎩

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of comedy, magic, and jaw-dropping surprises with Mike Bliss — as seen on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us!

📍 Creekside Community Center
515 S Spring St., Harrison, AR 72601
🕑 Doors Open at 2:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Entertainment
🥤 Concessions Available
🏢 Indoor Event

Bring the whole family and enjoy an exciting, high-energy magic show that will have everyone laughing and amazed!

Hosted by Explore Harrison
Sponsored by City of Harrison, Harrison Parks & Recreation, and Explore Harrison

👉Invite your friends, and don’t miss this FREE community event!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure,
S. Tamarind St. between W. Central Ave. and Shaddox will be closed
today, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for a water
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.

Don't miss this free 90 minutes of good, clean laughter and fun for our community.

There is still a County-wide burn ban for Boone County, Arkansas. No burning outside.

You can still vote early Friday, Saturday and Monday at the Election Center from 8-6 Friday and Monday. Saturday hours are 10-4. Bring a photo ID and VOTE!!! See what your City Council members had to say on the radio about the sunset clause.

The Harrison Fire Department made the Harrison Daily Times again, thanks to Lee Dunlap.

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting with the Single Parent Scholarship Fund. Mayor Jackson was asked to read a proclamation. The organization pours thousands of dollars into Arkansas families so the single parent can return to school. Find out more information at aspsf.org or call 501-858-2010.

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure,
W. Smyth Ave. between N. Oak St. and N. Spruce St. will be closed
today, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from noon until 4:00 p.m. for an
emergency sewer 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.

Please keep these employees in your prayers and notify the City or Chamber if your company has job openings.

Please be in prayer for these displaced employees and if your business is hiring, let the City or Chamber know.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure, Normandy St. between Brentwood Dr. and Park Ave. will be closed Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for street repairs.
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.

Ready for a bridge update? It's getting so close and will be wonderful for pedestrians and vehicles!

Early voting continues this week for the March 3 election.

Some of the guys from Public Works were busy today trimming and cleaning up beds at the former City Hall. February is traditionally the month to trim back shrubs so they will be ready to thrive when Spring comes. It is coming!

Crouse Construction is scheduled to start paving the southern section of Goblin Drive under construction. Please be cautious when construction vehicles enter and exit the roadway. There is no detour, but there could be a slight delay for the one-lane traffic at times.

The Harrison City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below for a preview of the documents council members will see that night.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/february-26%2C--2026-preview/25279440

The bridge will change the landscape of Crooked Creek and be open in the Spring.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvzu6TU_CbhaggldUOS--nUp1A3YUUW3/view?usp=sharing

The Historic Tax Credit Seminar went very well with guests, Gabe Holmstrom (left) and Steve Gardner from Little Rock. If you would like a copy of the presentation, email Donna at dbraymer@harrisonar.gov

Get the facts about the City Council's request not to have a sunset provision on the two ordinances dealing with sales tax. This is not a sales tax increase!