WHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of the Westside High School 2025 football homecoming court included (from left) Jenna Morrow, freshman maid; Abigail Coffman, sophomore maid; Haven Fultz, junior maid; Ayla Highfill, senior maid; Queen Roxie Gonzalez, senior; Jaiden Pannell, senior maid; Jewel Philips, junior maid; Savannah Morris, sophomore maid; and Kenslee Bohannon, freshman maid. Queen Roxie was crowned in…
Read MoreHartman Council Discusses Baskin Street Traffic And Repairs
by Stephanie Baker The Hartman City Council met on Monday, Sept. 8, and discussed a school traffic detour on Baskin Street which is necessary due to construction at Westside Elementary School. Alderman Larry Roberts explained in detail the school traffic situation was unsafe, as the road is very narrow and the increase in traffic had…
Read MoreOzark Ends Drought With 34-27 Victory
by Bronson Ruston The Hillbillies snapped a five-game losing streak against Booneville in dramatic fashion Friday night, riding two electric plays to end the first half and a relentless defense to end the Cats last drive in a 34-27 win that sent the Ozark fans into a frenzy. After Ozark’s promising opening drive ended in…
Read MorePanic Buttons Provide Security At Clarksville Schools
by Janice Penix A student at an area primary school recently suffered a medical emergency on the playground. In a junior high building across campus, two students became involved in a heated confrontation in a classroom. In both situations, teachers and staff members used an alert button worn around their necks to get help to…
Read MoreBraum’s Breaks Ground In Clarksville
Representatives from Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy joined city officials and community members for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the site where the company will construct a restaurant at 110 Taylor Road near the I-40 exit 58 exchange in Clarksville. Based in Oklahoma City, Okla., Braum’s was founded in 1968 by William…
Read MoreHouse Divided: Die-Hard Hillbilly Jerry Banning Found A Place In His Heart For The Panthers
by Janice Penix In Ozark, “Hillbilly pride runs deep,” isn’t just a school motto, it’s a way of life. For Jerry Banning, that way of life has defined him for eight decades. Banning, or “JB,” as he is most commonly known, is a self-proclaimed “die-hard Hillbilly,” who has dedicated years of work and free time…
Read MoreResilient Panthers Ready To Fight For Success: Clarksville 2025 Season Preview
by Janice Penix In 2024, the Clarksville Panthers celebrated their first high school football victory in three years as they toppled the Dover Pirates 19-14, ending a 22-game losing streak. Although they didn’t win another game all season, this year, Head Coach Mitchell Powers hopes his team can build on the progress it has made…
Read MoreAir Evac Sets Sights On Johnson County Quorum Court Hears Report From Hospital, Medflight Personnel
by Janice Penix Representatives from Air Evac and Johnson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) told members of the Johnson County Quorum Court on Thursday they are collaborating to relocate the air ambulance service from Logan County to Johnson County. Air Evac operates more than 150 helicopter air ambulance bases in 18 states. The company has maintained…
Read MoreRebels Set Their Focus On Attitude, Effort: Westside 2025 Season Preview
by Janice Penix After winning just one game last season, the Westside Rebels are embracing a philosophy of growth and development, both on and off the field, as they prepare for another demanding schedule in the 1-2A conference. Head Coach Michael Rankin said his team has been working hard in the offseason with a focus…
Read MoreAgreement Underway Between Spadra And Hartman
by Stephanie Baker The Hartman City Council met on Monday, Aug. 11, and discussed the verbal agreement with the Spadra-Goose Camp Water Association. Mayor Jackie Weathers reported a verbal agreement has been reached with Spadra regarding its debt repayment, with a written binding agreement expected to follow. Weathers said Spadra was expected to bring a…
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