🌱 Harrison family mourns the passing of Myrtle “Lou” Jackson

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• Harrison family mourns the passing of Myrtle “Lou” Jackson

Also on today's calendar: Cattlemen's Livestock Auction and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa G.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 26.
• Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Myrtle 'Lou' Jackson of Memphis (thewynneprogress.com) — Harrison readers may recognize the family of Myrtle “Lou” Jackson, whose daughter Sherry Jones lives in Harrison. Jackson, an LPN and longtime Forrest City and Memphis resident, passed away Dec. 7, 2025, with a memorial service planned Jan. 3, 2026, at Oak Hill Church of God.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrison

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Lights the Way 5K
  202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Christmas Tree Farm, Dinner Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison

Saturday December 13

• Dance Recital: Next Step Dance Studio Christmas Recital
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison
• Christmas Tree Farm, Dinner Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison
• Christmas Tree Farm, Brunch Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison

Sunday December 14

• Christmas Tree Farm, Charcuterie/Dessert Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison

Tuesday December 16

• Cattlemen's Livestock Auction
  Cattlemen's Livestock Auction , 1207 Ridgeway Loop , Harrison
  12:00 pm
• DIY Ornaments - SET UP A
  Boone County Library , 221 W Stephenson Ave , Harrison
  5:30 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Plastic Cup Ornaments #1 setup D
  Boone County Library , 221 W Stephenson Ave , Harrison
  4:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Christmas Tree Farm, Dinner Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison

Saturday December 13

• Dance Recital: Next Step Dance Studio Christmas Recital
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison
• Christmas Tree Farm, Brunch Theatre at Twelve Oaks
  Lyric Theater Ozark Arts Council , 115 W Rush Ave , Harrison

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Harrison. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Shirley Faye Smith (lawrencecountyrecord.com)
• 8 Unreal Treehouse Escapes (awaken.com)

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