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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix Mylee Parker has always been a fierce competitor, but during her senior season, her talents really shined. She was a key part of leading the Lamar High School softball team well into the postseason and…
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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix Hayden Yarbrough’s dad called him “Moose” when he was just a baby, and it was a nickname he never managed to outgrow. Instead, he lived up to it. In many ways, Yarbrough became the embodiment…
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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix With over half of her senior year behind her, Sydnie Herriage was confident her plans for the future were set. An all-conference volleyball player for the Lady Hillbillies, she was the first player in Ozark…
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From Athletics To Agriculture; Ben Holland Leaves Mark On Clarksville Through Leadership And Service
SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix For the Clarksville High School class of 2026, Ben Holland was undoubtedly a leader. Named Mr. CHS during his senior year, Holland was a class standout, holding positions on the Student Council, as a CHS…
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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix At Oark High School, if you saw Hailey Fields, it was likely you also saw Adi Marcaletti not too far away. The two seniors were nearly inseparable. “When people think of Hailey and Adi, they…
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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix Sports were a part of Ayla Highfill’s life for as far back as she can remember. A talented athlete for the Westside Lady Rebels, Highfill excelled in both softball and basketball, earning all-conference honors four…
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SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix For some athletes, ability comes naturally. Addison Phillips is one of those athletes. But her success wasn’t just the result of her natural talents, it was the culmination of the hours of hard work she…
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by Janice Penix Heading into his senior year at Lamar, Kaz Crotts had every reason to believe the year could be his best yet, both on the football field and the basketball court. But an injury in the Warriors’ third game of the football season last September sidelined the standout athlete for months, forcing him…
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by Janice Penix Offensive linemen are often the unsung heroes on a football team. If they do their jobs well, fans get to see the quarterback, receivers and running backs shine. Linemen don’t typically see their names in the news, or get the spotlight in the statistical columns. Their job is to make sure everyone…
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The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team fell to Smackover 4-2 in the opening round of the 3A State Tournament on Thursday, May 14. The Lady Warriors finish the season with a 25-4 record. “Unfortunately our season came to an end in the first round of the state tournament,” Coach Haley Lyle said. “It just wasn’t…
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COMMUNITY COVERAGE Winners named at the 85th Johnson County Peach Festival Pageant held Saturday, July 11, at the Walton Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of the Ozarks were as follows: Riverlinn Rhea Case, 11 months, daughter of Madison and Easton Case of Ozark, was named Baby Peach. She was also the…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL by Megan Wylie Clarksville City Council members spent more than two hours Monday morning reviewing details of the proposed Serverfarm data center as they prepare to consider several agreements connected to the development. The July 20 work session focused on questions raised during recent public discussions, including the…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – CLARKSVILLE CONNECTED UTILITIES by Megan Wylie The Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission unanimously approved two agreements Friday, July 17, establishing how the utility will provide service to the Serverfarm data center and how costs associated with the project will be paid. The Electric Service Agreement (ESA) and Contribution in Aid of…
Read More LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved special permit requests from three property owners on Monday, July 13, for RV parks in the city. Council members authorized permits for the parks at 1304 South Rogers Street, on property owned by Dean and Karen Hammons; at 1431 South…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – HARTMAN CITY COUNCIL by Megan Wylie The Hartman City Council approved internet service for the city park, authorized the purchase of a Kubota side-by-side utility vehicle and unveiled a newly designed city flag during its July 13 meeting. Mayor Jackie Weathers said internet service at the park would support security cameras…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – LAMAR CITY COUNCIL The Lamar City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, and welcomed new alderman, Josh Jones. Jones was appointed by Mayor Jerry Boen to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Jodi Pearson from the Council. Jones will serve the remainder of Pearson’s term.…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT COVERAGE – CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL by Janice Penix With a standing-room only crowd in their chambers Monday, members of the Clarksville City Council heard comments from the public and numerous stakeholders before voting to table four resolutions that would have advanced industrial development revenue bonds for the hyperscale data center under construction in…
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COMMUNITY COVERAGE – DATA CENTER by Megan Wylie What was planned as a moderated forum to address community questions about the hyperscale data center instead became an extended exchange between residents and Aldermen Christel Thompson and Eddie King, the only two city officials in attendance, with many questions involving contracts, agreements and technical details left…
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Editorial/Opinion In My Opinion Leadership Is Measured When Questions Are Difficult by Megan Wylie The last several years, as we’ve covered the many meetings dealing with the proposed data center, both this newspaper and members of the public have repeatedly asked for more information and for documentation supporting the information that has been shared. Too…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT 101 Public Hearings: Understanding The Process Public hearings are a common part of local government, but many residents are unsure how they differ from regular meetings or public comment periods. While both allow opportunities for public participation, they serve different purposes in the decision-making process. A public hearing is a meeting, or portion…
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