Regional News

• Stone County Ballot Information Available Online

  Stone County Clerk Denise Dickens releases information to voters on how to access ballot information after the recent closure of local newspapers.

• Harmon Fire Department Awarded Matching Grant

  The Harmon Volunteer Fire Department is awarded a grant through a state program.

• U of O Northark Movie Night Features Movie in Star Wars Series

  A recently released movie in the Star Wars series of films will be featured at a movie night in August.

• Is the Branson Tri-Lakes News Ceasing Operations?

  A newspaper that has covered the Lakes Region for over 100 years has apparently published its last edition. 

• Food Bank of North Central Arkansas Continues the Fight Against Food Insecurity

  The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is now into its fourth decade of helping feed the hungry through partnerships and programs throughout the area.

• Are Drought Conditions Completely Gone from the Lakes Region?

  The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region as close to drought free as it has been in months.

• Heat Set to Build in the Lakes Region

  The Lakes Region should see a warm and mostly day, according to the National Weather Service in Springfield.

• FDA Approves In-Home Use for Alzheimer's Treatment

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home starting-dose option for the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi. The decision allows some patients to begin treatment with an under-the-skin injection administered by the patient or a caregiver.

• Showers Linger, Make Way for Heat This Weekend

  Northern Arkansas was the focus of heavy rain and thunderstorms that moved through the Lakes Region Wednesday. 

• Arkansas State Police Arrest Harrison Man on Rape Charges

  The Arkansas State Police releases information on an arrest Tuesday in Harrison.

• Boil Order in Effect for Parts of Newton County

  An area of Newton County has been placed under a Boil Water Order.

• Discussions Held for Development Reform in Branson

  Tuesday's Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting held several discussions looking at reforming processes and procedures that are seen as obstacles to development within the city.

• Scattered Showers to be Followed by Heat

  The Lakes Region is set for a rainy pattern over the next two days as scattered showers and thunderstorms will settle into the area.

• Hollister Man Facing Charges After Traffic Crash in Ozark County

  A single vehicle crash in Ozark County on Monday has led to the arrest of a man from Hollister. 

• Harrison Man Facing More Charges in Newton County

  A man already facing Arson charges in Newton County has been arrested again on additional charges. 

• Dick's 5 & 10 Celebrating 65 Years

  One of Branson's most iconic attractions is celebrating its 65th Anniversary.

• Lakes Region Man Dies in Benton County Traffic Crash

  A man from Carroll County dies in a Benton County Traffic Crash.

• Taney County Sheriff's Department Coordinates a Human Trafficking Demand Reduction Operation

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office releases information about an operation that took place last Friday.

• Second Arrest in Connection to Recent Raids on Businesses in Harrison

  Authorities have announced an arrest connected with a second recent gambling-machine investigation in Harrison.

• Mostly Dry Week Ahead, Heat Returns

  After a weekend that saw some parts of the Lakes Region get heavy rain, a dry pattern will be in place this week. 

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