Banning Receives NFHS Citation Award
Clarksville Athletic Director Michael Banning was recently honored with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Citation Award. This national recognition is one of the highest distinctions presented by the NFHS and reflects a career of outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to education-based athletics. The award was presented at the Arkansas High School…
Read More‘Mr. Hillbilly’ Gets Official Honor Ozark Native JaSon Harris Selected For Hall Of Fame
by Janice Penix Three decades ago, JaSon Harris had the honor of being selected “Mr. Hillbilly” at Ozark High School, for his participation and accomplishments in Hillbilly athletics. Now, he is being recognized by his peers on the other side of the ball. Harris was recently selected as one of six members of the 2026…
Read MoreFCSO To Participate In ICE Partnership
by Robbi Roberts In a special session Friday, March 27, members of the Franklin County Quorum Court approved a request by Sheriff Johnny Crocker for his department to participate in a partnership with the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that will allow county law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. Crocker said a representative from…
Read MoreNew CCU Policy Puts Infrastructure Costs On Developers
The Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 24, and approved authorization for General Manager Roy Young to execute Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) agreements on behalf of the utility. Young presented a master CIAC agreement for Commission consideration. Information provided at the meeting states CIAC agreements are common…
Read MoreJohnson Regional Medical Center Joins Arkansas Children’s Hospital Nursery Alliance
Johnson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is the newest member of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance. The statewide collaborative is designed to strengthen newborn care by linking community hospitals with the state’s most advanced pediatric resources. This alliance builds on the care already provided by JRMC’s physicians, nurses and care teams at Clarksville Women’s…
Read MoreCCU Commission Pivots On Wastewater Upgrades: Two New Commissioners Welcomed
General Manager Roy Young opened the Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission meeting on Monday, March 16, by welcoming two new commissioners to the board, Jason Shook, who replaces Jennifer Risinger as secretary with a term ending Dec. 31, 2028; and Blake Neumeier, who replaces Roger Brooks with a term ending Dec. 31, 2029. The Commission…
Read MoreWestside Board Accepts Stewart’s Resignation
by Janice Penix Members of the Westside School Board accepted the resignation of high school teacher and coach Jeff Stewart during their monthly meeting Monday, March 16. Stewart currently serves as high school health and physical education teacher and assistant football coach. He formerly served the Rebels as head football coach for several years before…
Read MoreBowman Returns To Ozark; Almunus Joins Basketball Coaching Staff
by Robbi Roberts The Ozark School Board approved the employment of Ethan Bowman as junior high boys basketball coach at its monthly meeting Monday, March 16, in the Performing Arts Center. A 2017 graduate of Ozark and 2021 graduate of the University of the Ozarks, Bowman returns to OHS after one year as high school…
Read MoreClarksville Board Approves Technology Purchases
by Stephanie Baker The Clarksville School Board met on Thursday, March 19, and approved various technology purchases, including security cameras, teacher devices, classroom speakers, and student device monitoring software. The Board approved the replacement of high school security cameras considered to be at “end of life.” The replacement cameras will tie into the district’s existing monitoring system. The cost of…
Read MoreCHA Discusses Current Property Improvement Projects
by Stephanie Baker The Clarksville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 17, and Executive Director Shelly Wood reported the agency had begun multiple capital improvement projects, including the replacement of shut-off valves and appliances. The shut-off valves are located outside of residences and must be in working order, in case of water-related…
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