Rebels Secure Spot In State Tourney; Westside Finishes Fourth At Regionals
The Westside Rebels opened regional tournament play last week with a win, securing a spot in the 2A State Tournament in Poyen this week. The Rebels finished fourth in the 2A-1 Region, defeating Ozark Catholic in the first round but falling to Lifeway Christian and Mountainburg in the next two games. They will play Mount…
Read MoreOzark Is Regional Runner-Up; Hillbillies Advance To State
by Eddie Duerr The Ozark High School Hillbillies fell in the 4A-1 Regional Championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, and will advance to the 4A State Tournament at Morrilton as a number two seed. Ozark defeated Berryville and conference rival Dardanelle to advance to the regional finals, where the team fell short against Shiloh Christian. The…
Read MoreYoung Players Bring Spark To Lady Panthers Soccer
by Janice Penix The Clarksville High School girls soccer team has just one senior on the roster, but it may be the younger members of the squad who lead the Lady Panthers to success this season. “We have a record size sophomore class this year, and some really talented freshmen,” Coach Bryan Qualls said. “We…
Read MorePanthers Hungry For Another Postseason Run; CHS Soccer Team Kicks Off Season With High Level Of Competition
by Janice Penix After a heartbreaking loss in the first round of the state tournament last year, the Clarksville Panther soccer team is hungry for another shot at a title. “Last year, we lost in the first round, 1-0 to Robinson, who went on to win the whole thing,” Coach Aaron Plugge said. “They did…
Read MoreAir Permit Required For Proposed Data Center State Records Detail Generator Plans As Site Clearing Continues
by Megan Wylie Records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADEE) show the proposed Serverfarm data center in Clarksville will require an air permit for its planned backup generators, while stormwater permits are already active and site clearing is underway on the 135-acre tract.…
Read MoreWestside Board Renews Administrator Contracts
The Westside School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and, following an executive session, voted to renew the contracts of Principals John Elms and Dennis Fisher, and Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator Virga Hayes for the 2026-27 school year. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0. Josh Yarbrough and Laura Bryant…
Read MoreClarksville Board Reduces PD Requirement Outgoing Member Freeman Honored
by Janice Penix The Clarksville School Board approved a proposal during its monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 23, that will reduce the number of professional development hours teachers are required to obtain. Glenn Newton, chairman of the licensed personnel policy committee (PPC), presented the proposal, which would change the district’s requirement to match the state requirement.…
Read MoreLamar School Board Welcomes Therapy Dog Marshall
by Stephanie Baker The Lamar School Board met on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and heard a presentation regarding the addition of a therapy dog, Marshall, at the elementary campus. The presentation was led by Diana Bratton, a Lamar elementary teacher and Marshall’s handler. Bratton has taught for 27 years, including the past four at Lamar. She…
Read MoreCHS Theater Troupe Earns Numerous Awards
Panther Theatre Troupe 6789 from Clarksville High School attended the Arkansas State Thespian Festival at Har-Ber High School in Springdale Feb. 12-14, bringing home numerous awards. Jenava Harris, CHS theater instructor, received the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Arkansas Outstanding Theatre Educator Award for 2025-26. In the tech challenge competition, Team Loud!,…
Read MoreOark FBLA Students Compete At District
Oark Future Business Leaders of America students competed at the District 1 Spring Leadership Conference Wednesday, Feb. 4. Students placing were (from left) Cheyenne Smith, business ethics, second place; Adi Marcaletti, advertising, fourth place; Hailey Fields, organizational leadership, sixth place; and Landon Stewart, cybersecurity, fifth place. Not pictured was Harmony Shane, intro to FBLA, fourth…
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