UofO News Bureau A sweeping new mural celebrating the people, places and pride of Johnson County is adding color and character to downtown Clarksville – the result of a creative collaboration among University of the Ozarks alumni, a recent art graduate, and a pair of accomplished artists. Stretching 56 feet across the back wall of…

by Stephanie Baker The 100 Families Alliance of Johnson and Franklin Counties met on Friday, Sept. 26, and held a panel discussion entitled “Nuestra Communidad (Our Community): Strength in Heritage and Unity in Action.” Panelists for the discussion were Maria (Lupe) Torres, owner of Delicioso Cupcakery -n- Coffee Shop; Ilda Barrientos, migrant clerk/district interpreter at…

Forrester-Davis Development Center (FDDC) held “A Night of Gratitude and Giving” fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Horsehead Lake Lodge and Event Center. There were 161 guests in attendance and $14,000 was raised to purchase educational accessories and resources for FDDC. Items were donated from various merchants and individuals for the silent auction, which raised…

by Janice Penix It is said grief is a process. After the loss of a loved one, each individual finds his or her own way to mourn, to cope with the void death leaves behind. For Ryan Elkins’ family and friends, the best way to grieve his passing was to ensure his legacy lives on.…

by Vernon Mc Daniel The Ozark School Board voted Sept. 18 to table bids topping $1 million for field house renovations, with Assistant Superintendent Lucas Skaggs set to work with an engineer on possible in-house options. The meeting opened with a tribute to longtime board member Todd Durning, who died Sept. 12. His Zone D4…