Ozark Football All-State and All-Conference Players Announced
ALL-STATE—Members of the Ozark High School football team who received All-State honors for the 2025 season (from left) senior Blaine Childers, junior Easton Fox and sophomore John Skolarski. ALL-CONFERENCE—Members of the Ozark High School football team who received All-Conference honors for the 2025 season (from left) junior Cade Capp, senior Braydon Sampley, senior Spencer…
Read MoreCoaching Change: Buckner Ready To Breathe New Life Into Rebel Football
by Janice Penix When the Westside Rebels begin a new era of eight-man football this fall, they will have an old hand to guide them. But he’s an old hand with a new outlook. A graduate of Clarksville High School, Khris Buckner led the Panthers to a 26-10-1 record in three seasons at quarterback. After…
Read MoreOark Students Recognized By JSB
High schoolers from Oark were among a group of students and staff who were recognized at the monthly meeting of the Jasper School Board on Monday, Jan. 19. Oark students who were honored for receiving their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certificates were: Holly Cole, Collin Roe, Natalie Collins, Delylah Collins, Cheyenne Smith, Payton…
Read MoreJohnson County Public Library Nears Completion Of Phase One Of Expansion
by Stephanie Baker Phase one of the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) project is entering its final stretch, with completion expected within the next 30 days. “This is really big for Johnson County. This is not just an investment in downtown; it’s an investment in our entire community, our library system and the River Valley,”…
Read MoreJRMC Board Discusses 2025 Deficit, Winter Weather
by Stephanie Baker The Johnson Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met on Thursday, Jan. 22, and discussed the $3.4 million year-to-date loss for 2025 as reported by Whitney Stepp, who has recently returned to JRMC as chief financial officer (CFO). Stepp’s report mentioned many positives for 2025, including improved cost capturing due to the…
Read MoreLamar Council Responds To Rock Quarry Complaint, Resignation Rumors
by Stephanie Baker The Lamar City Council met on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and discussed the rumored resignation of Alderman Jessica Cochran, and the complaints of a local rock quarry blasting and disturbing residential neighbors. Resignation Of Alderman Cochran Alderman Lorrie Chesser asked Mayor Jerry Boen if he could provide clarity regarding the recent Facebook rumors…
Read MoreOzark Board Approves Property Purchase
by Robbi Roberts Members of the Ozark School Board voted at their monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, to purchase three parcels of property to construct a driveway at the Upper Elementary School (UES). The district will purchase the property, located near North 12th Street and the UES campus, for $29,000. Assistant Superintendent Lucas Skaggs and…
Read MoreWestside School Board Renews Superintendent Contract
by Stephanie Baker The Westside School Board met Monday, Jan. 19, and upon returning from executive session unanimously voted to renew Superintendent Brad Kent’s contract, including a one-year extension with a 5% pay increase. Goals were also set, with incentives ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per goal. The exact goals were not provided. Elementary Building…
Read MoreWarriors Beat Booneville At Home
The Lamar Warrior basketball team split a pair of conference games recently, falling to Paris on the road but winning over Booneville at home. Paris The Warriors traveled to Paris on Friday, Jan. 16, and fell to the Eagles 58-48. Lamar fell behind 22-9 in the first quarter. In the second period, the Warriors scored…
Read MoreLady Warriors Beat Booneville
The Lamar Lady Warriors hosted Booneville on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and took a 59-45 win over the Lady Bearcats in conference action. The win improved Lamar to 13-6 overall and 3-4 in conference play. The Lady Warriors jumped out to a 13-8 lead in the first quarter. Lamar outscored the Lady Bearcats 16-15 in the…
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