Stories from Thursday, May 30, 2024

Jake and Jaci Osment of Trumann receive Arkansas State Police Scholarships.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, secured measures that will strengthen Arkansas water resources in legislation approved by the committee Wednesday. The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 authorizes water and wastewater projects, invests in ports and inland waterways, and improves U.S. ...

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session Monday, April 1 in the Central Office Board Room. The board approved several personnel changes over the three schools in the district. The board went into executive session at 5:14 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:34 p.m. ...

State Rep. Johnny Rye presents flag to Harrisburg Court House.

Memorial Day signified more than just the unofficial commencement of summer. It is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the countless individuals who have laid down their lives in defense of our freedoms. Their selflessness and courage epitomize the very essence of patriotism, reminding us of the extraordinary debt we owe to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice...

Here a few things to watch out for to keep your canine safe as the temperatures start to rise. Barbeque burns - Barbeques smell great, especially to your dog. A grill sniffing dog could get burned or end up eating something he shouldn’t like cooked bones. Watch out for the drip pan found on some grills. Dogs love to eat the grease...

Maybe you haven’t seen them, with their dark green hard-shell bodies and large red eyes, but you may be hearing the trademark buzzsaw sound of the cicada. The insects have made headlines for months because of the emergence of two broods — an occurrence two centuries in the making — is expected to bring astronomical numbers of these insects above ground. The group of cicadas known as Brood XIX emerge every 13 years. This is also the year for Brood XIII, to emerge after 17 years underground...