Quiz Bowl, Art Student Recognized By Ozark School Board
by Vernon McDaniel Ozark’s School Board was told March 17 that the junior high quiz bowl team recently finished second in the state. It was the first time the junior high team, which is coached by Cherese Smith, has placed in state competition. Quiz bowlers and Smith received recognition from Superintendent Zane Vanderpool and OJH…
Read MoreLady Warriors Win State: Sanders Named MVP
by Janice Penix The Lamar Lady Warriors won their first state title in 34 years with a 65-52 victory over the previously undefeated Dover Lady Pirates in the Class 3A state championship game at Bank OZK Arena on Thursday, March 13. “Getting to the finals is one thing, but getting the win is an amazing…
Read MoreClarksville CATS Win Girl Power Competition
by Stephanie Baker Clarksville’s Career and Technical School (CATS) recently sent five students to compete in Girl Power, an all-female manufacturing competition, with all five placing at the regional level and advancing to be awarded in the top five statewide. Lian Belden’s project was a wooden butterfly bench with hand-poured blue, white and gold resin…
Read MoreJC 4-H’ers Attend 4-H Day At The Capitol
by Jeanie Rowbotham, UADA County Extension Agent-4-H Johnson County 4-H members participated in 4-H Day at the Capitol on March 4, where they met legislators, learned about the legislative process and shared how they are making a difference in their communities through 4-H. They were among the 500 4-H members from 54 of Arkansas’ 75…
Read MoreLady Warriors Heading To State Championship: Lamar Sr. Girls Will Face Dover In 3A Title Game
The Lamar Lady Warriors will play for the 3A State Championship after securing a win over Harding Academy in the semifinals of the state tournament last week. The Lady Warriors tip off against the Dover Lady Pirates at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs. The game will be…
Read MoreNew Football Coach Hired At Ozark
by Vernon McDaniel and Janice Penix Josh Watson, who coached Salem High School to the 3A state football championship this past season, has been named head coach at 4A Ozark. Watson will replace Jeremie Burns, who is leaving Ozark after 23 years. The hiring was confirmed at a special Ozark School Board meeting on Tuesday,…
Read MoreCouncil Denies Wrecker Permit
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council voted during its monthly meeting Monday, March 10, not to proceed with a request from an Ozark business owner to operate a wrecker service in the city. Ken Pence, owner of Ken’s Towing, sought approval for a special permit to operate his wrecker service from property he purchased…
Read MoreClarksville Soccer Teams Ready To Take State – Again
by Janice Penix With the first game of the season under their belts, Clarksville’s soccer teams are ready to get their season under way and they’ve got the state tournament in their sights once again. Clarksville’s boys won the 4A state championship last year and hope to bring home back-to-back titles in 2025. The Lady…
Read MoreLamar Warriors Win Regionals
The Lamar Warriors swept all three of their opponents in the 3A-1 Regional Tournament in Elkins last week to secure a number one seed in the state tournament. Lamar won against Providence Academy, Lincoln and Subiaco to take the championship title. Providence Academy The Warriors opened play with a 63-47 win over the Providence Academy…
Read MoreLady Warriors Are Regional Champions
The Lamar Lady Warriors overpowered all three of their opponents in the 3A-1 Regional Tournament at Elkins last week to win the regional championship and secure a top seed in the state tournament this week. Lamar defeated West Fork, Paris and Elkins on its way to the regional title. West Fork The Lady Warriors opened…
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