Our date was simple, we would go to a basketball game and eat pizza afterwards. more

Our date was simple, we would go to a basketball game and eat pizza afterwards. more

Amber Marie Bartlett and Danny Dewayne Bartlett, of Mt. Judea, announce the birth of their daughter, Willa Ann Bartlett, born June 5 (2024) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Dr. … more

Clean-up day at the Deer Cemetery will be held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers should bring their own tools. Work will include clearing graves of old flowers and other items. They … more

Wayne Hector Betham, 78, of Mountain Home, was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 4, on US 62 at Yellville, according to an Arkansas State Police report. The crash happened at 9:20 … more

Ashley and Jody Wayne Mitchell, Jr., of Jasper, has announced the birth of Jody Wayne Mitchell, III, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison on Tuesday, Feb. 20 (2024). Dr. Nicole Caton … more

Denver Smith will celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday, Sept. 23. Everyone is invited to celebrate with cake from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Carroll Electric Building on his special day. more

The number of flu-related deaths this flu season climbed to 129, according to last week's report from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). more

WASHINGTON — During 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs permanently housed 40,401 homeless Veterans, providing them with the safe, stable homes that they deserve. This exceeded the department’s goal to house 38,000 Veterans in 2022 by 6.3%. more

Dustin Vandusen, 46, of Harrison was fatally injured in a US 65 crash south of Western Grove on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Arkansas State Police reported. more

WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit. more

The Preparing to Die Study Group will meet the second Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. at the Newton County Library in Jasper. It is free and open to the public. more

Flu-related deaths in the state continue to rise this flu season. The Arkansas Department of Heath (ADC reports 116 such deaths have been recorded to date. Also, school absenteeism rate last week was 7.2% among public schools. more