Ozark School Board Adopts Cyber Policy
by Vernon McDaniel After spending nearly an hour in executive session May 22, the Ozark School Board adopted a cyber security policy under Act 504 of 2023. The Board also acted on several personnel items. It accepted the resignation of special education teacher Carmi McChristian and hired paraprofessionals Avery King and Amber Ross. Juardan Martinez…
Read MoreWestside Band Grows Under O’Daniel’s Leadership
by Stephanie Baker Learning to play an instrument is not just a discipline, it is a delight, according to Westside Band Director Liam O’Daniels. Under his direction, the Westside band program has doubled in size and grown to include marching at the Rebel football games. The small school district offers few options for extracurricular activities…
Read MorePerfecting Her ‘Shot’ — Emma Bailey Shines In More Than One Sport
by Janice Penix Even though she was an integral part of Lamar’s state championship girls basketball team this year, the court isn’t the only place where Emma Bailey is known for her shot. After helping lead the Lady Warriors to their first state title in over 30 years, and earning all-conference, all-state honorable mention and…
Read MoreJustices Are Asked To Allow Alcohol Use
by Vernon McDaniel A representative of the Main Street Ozark Board asked Franklin County’s Quorum Court on Thursday to allow use of alcohol on county property within the proposed downtown Ozark entertainment district. County Judge Rickey Bowman told Crystal Wright, the Board’s vice president, that justices will vote on the matter at the June meeting.…
Read MoreLady Warriors End Season In State Quarterfinals
The Lamar softball team fell to Harding Academy on Friday, May 16, ending the Lady Warriors season in the 3A State quarterfinals. Lamar opened state tournament play with a win over Rivercrest on Thursday. Harding Academy With the score tied at 1-1 after five innings, the Harding Academy Lady Wildcats scored five runs in the…
Read MoreWestside Baseball Qualifies For Regionals, State
The Westside High School baseball team was the runner-up in the 2A-4 District Tournament, qualifying the Rebels to compete in the 2A-1 Regional Tournament, where they finished in third place. Westside’s win in the opening round of regionals made the team eligible for the 2A State Tournament, which will be held this week at Palestine-Wheatley.…
Read MoreLady Warriors Take Regional Championship
The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team earned the 3A-1 Regional Tournament championship with a win over Lavaca on Saturday, May 10, at Lincoln. The Lady Warriors advanced to the finals after defeating Greenland in their tournament opener and Booneville in the semifinals. They will play Rivercrest at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, in the 3A…
Read MoreOzark High School Wins State FCCLA
by Debby Estep Ozark High School (OHS) Family and Consumer Science students participated in the State STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) at the Hot Springs Convention Center April 9-10. STAR events are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation.…
Read MoreLamar Softball Wins District
The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team defeated Lavaca on Friday, May 2, to take the 3A-4 District Tournament championship. In the semifinals on Thursday, Lamar defeated Booneville. The Lady Warriors will play Greenland in the 3A-1 Regional Tournament at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 8. Booneville The Lady Warriors beat the Booneville Lady Bearcats 5-2 on…
Read MoreClarksville Softball Qualifies For Regionals
The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team defeated Waldron in the 4A-4 District Tournament at Ozark on Thursday, qualifying to advance to the regional tournament this week. CHS fell to Pottsville in the district semifinals on Saturday. Clarksville will face Gentry at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, in the 4A-1 Regional Tournament at Gravette. Waldron and…
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