Track Teams Compete At Jr. Panther Relays
Clarksville Junior High hosted the Panther Relays at Metheny Field on Tuesday, March 10, with athletes from Clarksville, Lamar, Westside and Scranton among the numerous schools participating. In the boys division, Clarksville placed third among 11 teams participating. Lamar finished in sixth place, while Scranton placed seventh and Westside placed ninth. The Clarksville girls finished…
Read MoreCHS Opens Conference With Win Over Mena
The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team opened conference play with a win over the Mena Lady Bearcats, but fell to Ozark on the road later in the week. Mena The Lady Panthers defeated Mena 13-2 on Tuesday, March 17, to open conference play. Freshman Brylyn Kremers got her first career win in the circle. She…
Read MoreLady Warrior Softball Wins Three: Lamar Scores 10 Runs Or More In Each Victory
The Lamar Lady Warriors swept three nonconference opponents last week, defeating Dardanelle, Paris and Two Rivers in softball action. Dardanelle Lamar easily dispatched the Dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards 11-1 on Tuesday, March 10. The Lady Warriors got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run and Shayleigh…
Read MoreLocal Government 101
A New Column, And What It’s Here To Do If you’ve ever sat through a public meeting and walked out more confused than when you walked in, you’re not alone. Local government has its own language. Emergency clauses, executive sessions, quorum calls, millage rates, first readings, second readings — the terms come up at nearly…
Read MoreSunshine, Accountability And What They Mean Here
Most of us don’t think about government transparency until something happens that makes us wish we had. A decision gets made that affects your neighborhood and you find out about it after the fact. A meeting happens and the only version of events you can find is a three-sentence Facebook post from someone who left…
Read MoreSchool Is ‘Ruff’; Therapy Dog Marshall Makes ‘Pawsitive’ Impact At Lamar Elementary
by Stephanie Baker Students and staff at Lamar Elementary are seeing a new friendly face in the hallways: Marshall, a therapy dog who is already making an impact in the school community. A two-year-old German wirehaired pointer and American Foxhound mix, Marshall, recently began working alongside third-grade teacher Diana Bratton as a therapy dog. He has been trained to provide emotional support,…
Read MoreWater Mains Will Be Flushed March 28-April 2
Clarksville Connected Utilities crews will be flushing water mains beginning Saturday, March 28. A general outline of when various parts of the system will be flushed appears below. CCU anticipates the five days listed below to complete this work. Updates or changes to the flushing schedule, if required, will be placed on the CCU website…
Read MoreProposal To Restrict Prison Construction Declined; County Attorney Says Move Would Restrict All Properties
by Robbi Roberts A review of a proposed ordinance from a private citizen to regulate the construction of a private prison in Franklin County was discussed, and ultimately declined, at the Franklin County Quorum Court meeting on Thursday, March 12, in Charleston. In short, the proposed ordinance stated the county could block an effort to…
Read MoreAfter Second Discussion, Court Declines Sidewalk Grant
by Janice Penix After a lengthy discussion, members of the Johnson County Quorum Court voted during their monthly meeting Thursday, March 12, not to pursue a grant proposal for sidewalks near the Oark School. Justices of the peace voted 4-6 against a motion to proceed with the grant application, with dissenting members stating they did…
Read MoreKnoxville Council Approves Water Rate Increase
The Knoxville City Council approved a water rate increase during its meeting held Tuesday, March 10. Office Manager James Raburn informed the Council water rates need to be reviewed due to increasing water costs. After discussing several options, the Council approved a 10% water rate increase beginning in May. A rate study will also be…
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