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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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by Janice Penix Sisters Addie and Tenley Hardin have played softball since they were five years old. Both were standout athletes in the Johnson County Girls Club league, the Lamar Youth Association and on multiple travel teams. Their parents, Adam and Casey Hardin, have logged thousands of miles driving to ball fields around the state…
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The Lamar Lady Warriors dominated in three games as they took the 3A-1 Regional Tournament championship at Greenland last week. The Lady Warriors defeated Lincoln, Lavaca and Booneville, allowing just one run over all three games, to win the tournament. They will face Smackover in the first round of the 3A State Tournament in Harrison…
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The Clarksville Lady Panthers’ season came to an end in the first round of the 1-4A Regional Softball Tournament on Thursday, May 7, in Gentry as they fell 16-6 to the number two seeded Gravette Lady Lions. Brylyn Kremers got the start in the circle, going the distance and giving up 16 runs (11 earned),…
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The Westside High School track teams competed at the 2A-4 Conference Meet, hosted by Acorn at Mena, on Tuesday, April 28. The Lady Rebels placed third as a team, while the Rebels took fifth place. Freshman Brieann Cole led the girls team, earning first, second, third and fifth place finishes. She won the high jump…
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The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team wrapped up the regular season with wins over Waldron and Dardanelle in conference action last week. The Lady Panthers will compete in the first round of the 4-4A District Tournament this week in Dardanelle. Clarksville will face the sixth seed at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Waldron The Lady Panthers picked…
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The Clarksville Panther baseball team earned two wins last week, defeating Waldron and Scranton before falling to Dardanelle in the conference season closer. Waldron The Panthers earned a 6-5 victory over the Waldron Bulldogs on the road Tuesday, April 21. The score was tied 1-1 after the first inning, and Waldron scored a run in…
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The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team earned wins over Hackett and Scranton last week as they prepare for the 3A-4 District Tournament at Lavaca this week. Hackett Mayci Hilton drove in four runs on two hits to lead Lamar past the Hackett Lady Hornets 11-0 on Tuesday, April 21. Hilton hit a home run to…
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by Janice Penix The Westside School Board approved the renewal of math curriculum during its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 26, after administrators said the materials have resulted in improved test scores. Superintendent Brad Kent said the i-Ready math curriculum the district has utilized for several years may not be the most popular among all teachers,…
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by Robbi Roberts The Ozark School Board recognized Teachers of the Year for each campus at its monthly meeting May 18, and for the first time, a district teacher of the year was named. Cindy Kramer, high school teacher of the year, was named the Ozark School District Teacher of the Year. Other building-level recipients…
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The Lamar School Board approved student policy updates during its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 27. The updates, which were provided through the Arkansas School Boards Association, involved the student transfer and electronic device policies. The student transfer policy was updated to ensure a student who transfers to another district is placed in the grade and…
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by Janice Penix Administrators at Johnson Regional Medical Center are preparing the first round of funding requests from a rural health grant program, and CEO Tommy Hobbs told members of the hospital’s Board Thursday the proposals are aimed at improving telehealth services. Hobbs said JRMC is requesting funding to expand and improve its technology infrastructure…
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The Clarksville School Board approved a roofing contract for the Fine Arts Center, adopted an ethics resolution, approved a new pay schedule for substitutes, authorized a new software subscription and approved personnel recommendations during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 26, at the junior high library. Kirk Roofing and Construction of Vilonia submitted the low bid…
Read More The Westside School Board accepted several employee resignations, including the girls basketball coach, in a brief special meeting on Monday, May 18. Following an executive session, members accepted resignations from four teachers and four paraprofessionals. They included Lindsey Holloway, head girls basketball coach and high school teacher. Holloway joined the Westside staff in the summer…
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The Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission approved a power cost adjustment (PCA) credit for customer bills from June through September during its monthly meeting Monday, May 18, after discovering customers had been charged incorrect PCA amounts for the past 16 months because of a reporting error. A PCA is a charge on electric bills utilities…
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Members of the Jasper School Board heard a report during their monthly meeting Monday, May 18, highlighting the gains students made this year on state mandated assessments. Todd Parker, Jasper High School principal, told the Board students showed improvement in nearly every tested area compared to last year based on preliminary results from this spring’s…
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If you regularly attend local government meetings, you have probably heard officials mention an “emergency clause” before voting on an ordinance or resolution. While the term may sound dramatic, an emergency clause is simply a legal mechanism that allows certain government actions to take effect immediately instead of waiting for the normal effective date required…
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After four days of testimony and a little over two hours of deliberation, a Johnson County jury of 10 men and two women, convicted 54-year-old Larenda Vick of felony theft of property and sentenced her to six years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Vick’s theft was based on fraudulent personal property inventories submitted to…
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