Oark Teacher Awarded Grant: Allen Recognized At Jasper Board Meeting
Sandy Allen, librarian at Oark Schools, was presented with a grant from the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) during the monthly meeting of the Jasper School Board on Monday, June 16. Allen received the Parsons-Burnett Scholarship Grant in the amount of $2,000. The scholarship is funded by memorials and donations from members of the ARTA.…
Read MoreSavoring The Moments: Westside’s Levi Gregory Treasures Memories Made Over Games Won
by Janice Penix If there’s one lesson Levi Gregory learned from playing sports, it’s to enjoy the experience. “Don’t take it too serious,” he said. “Have a good time and enjoy it.” At 6’7”, Gregory’s physical presence would command any field or court, but his smile and demeanor quickly reveal his gentler side. “My wife…
Read MoreHartman Council Approves Water Rate Increase
by Stephanie Baker The Hartman City Council met on Monday, June 9, and approved the final water rate increase, as required by Hartman’s most recent rate study through Rural Water. The water rate increase taking place in July will be $1.21 for customers inside the city limits and 60 cents for those outside the city…
Read MoreEntertainment District To Be On Ballot At Ozark
by Vernon McDaniel After a citizens committee obtained nearly twice the number of required certified signatures needed for a special election on a proposed permanent downtown entertainment district, the Ozark City Council June 9 voted 6-0 to set the election for Nov. 18. City Attorney Kevin Barham told the Council all legal requirements had been…
Read MoreA Friend And Leader: Brack Denton Brings Effort, Energy To Clarksville Athletics
by Janice Penix If there ever was an all-around trophy for Clarksville High School sports, Brack Denton would undoubtedly have been a contender. Before he graduated in May, Denton had made a solid mark on numerous Panther programs, from the football field to the basketball court and the baseball diamond. While he might not have…
Read MoreA Journey To Another World: JCPL Launches Manga And Graphic Novel Collection
by Stephanie Baker The Johnson County Public Library’s new collection of manga and graphic novels is available for checkout. The new collection, which currently contains over 400 volumes, has been a passion project of Collection Coordinator Tyler-Jay Gale. Gale, who has been a fan of manga since his teens, curated the collection as part of…
Read MoreClarksville Council Approves Airport Grant
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council gave its approval Monday, June 9, for the city to apply for approximately $1 million in federal funds for improvements at the municipal airport. Steve Fisher, chairman of the airport commission, and Brendan Oman, representing Garver Engineers, reported the grant will fund the extension of the airport taxiway,…
Read MoreColor Our World–Local Libraries Hold Summer Reading Programs
SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS—Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) staff members preparing for summer reading program activities are (from left) Tyler-Jay Gale, collection coordinator; Korri Schuster, user services coordinator; Mitzi Sears, library assistant; Lydia Gunter, outreach and programming librarian; and Jimmy Ritchie, branch manager. Not pictured is Arely Casteñeda, library assistant. The children’s section of the…
Read MoreJohnson County Represented By Six at Miss Arkansas and Arkansas Teen
For the first time in the Miss Arkansas competition two sisters, Graceanne Morgan (left) and Carleigh Morgan will be vying for two separate titles. Graceanne with the title of Miss Johnson County will be competing for Miss Arkansas and Carleigh with the title of Miss Johnson County Teen will be competing for Miss Arkansas Teen.…
Read MoreFor The Love Of The Game — Grasen Price Finds A Home In Lady Hillbillies Volleyball
by Janice Penix Brazilian soccer great Pele once said that success is not an accident. “It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” It could be said no one epitomizes that philosophy more than Ozark’s Grasen Price. The 2025 graduate won…
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