Hartman Council Votes To Continue Lawsuit Against Spadra
by Stephanie Baker The Hartman City Council met on Monday, Dec. 9, and voted to continue with the lawsuit against the Spadra-Goose Camp Water Association over a growing unpaid balance, currently at over $35,000. Three-and-a-half months after beginning the legal process to sue the Association for the unpaid charges, the Barham Law Firm has recently…
Read MoreCouncil Allocates Funds For Carpenter: Delays In Munro Project Result In Overdue Invoices Totaling $200K
Members of the Clarksville City Council voted during their monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 9, to spend $207,000 in economic development funds to pay invoices owed to Carpenter and Son Heating and Air for the Munro Shoe building project. Stephen Houserman, director of economic development, told the Council the federal grant funding the building renovation was…
Read MoreWarriors Outlast Ozark In Booneville Classic
The Lamar Warriors swept their opponents in the Booneville Bearcat Classic last week, defeating Booneville, Acorn and Ozark for the tournament championship. Booneville Lamar took a 72-67 win over the Booneville Bearcats on Monday, Dec. 2. The Warriors led 18-16 at the end of the first quarter and both teams scored 24 points in the…
Read MoreSpreading Joy And Kindness: Cass Job Corps Students Celebrate World Kindness Day At Ozark Nursing Home
by Venorris Webb-Delesline Liaison Specialist, Cass Job Corps World Kindness Day serves as an annual reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of community, and this year, Cass Job Corps students embraced the spirit of the day by visiting residents at the Ozark Nursing Home, spreading smiles, laughter and heartfelt kindness. The highlight…
Read MoreBucket Truck Brilliance: Clarksville 5th Grader Wins Christmas Card Contest
In a festive display of creativity, fifth grader Creed Case of Clarksville has charmed many with his winning entry in Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation’s annual Christmas Card Contest. Creed is the third of four sons to Quinton and Alicia Case. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Creed is a kindhearted student who loves seeing his friends…
Read MoreOzark Junior High Boys 2024 Priority Bank Classic Champions
The Ozark Junior High boys basketball team defeated Westside, Elkins and Prairie Grove to win the 2024 Priority Bank Classic last week. John Skolarski was also named the tournament’s most valuable player. Team members include (from left) Coach Caleb McAnally, Levi Bowen, Chris Muniz, Cooper Satterfield, Braxton Graham, Jackson Tedford, Ryder Daniels, John Skolarski, Ryder…
Read MoreOzark Junior Lady Hillbillies 2024 Priority Bank Classic Champions
The Ozark Junior Lady Hillbillies are the 2024 Priority Bank Classic champions after taking wins over Westside, Elkins and Prairie Grove last week. Team member Aubrey Durning received the tournament most valuable player award. Team members include (front row, from left) Callie Howe, Livvie Clauson, Sadie Johnson, Payton Lord, Ivy Brasseaux, Starlie-Belle Hopkins; (back row)…
Read MorePanther Marching Band Finishes Season Of Firsts
Clarksville High School’s Marching Panthers forged new territory this season under the leadership of new Head Director, Dr. Danielle Hodges, and Assistant Directors Alexis Barnhart and Cameron Connell. This fall, the Marching Panthers performed a rock show entitled “Classic Vinyl,” which featured some of the most iconic rock tunes of the era, including the Eagles’…
Read MoreLamar Honors 1974 Lady Warriors
by Janice Penix Fifty years after their mothers petitioned the school board to restart girls basketball at Lamar, Michele Brown and Donna Stillwell joined their teammates at center court in Warrior Gymnasium for a special recognition. Lamar High School honored the 1974-75 Lady Warriors in a pregame ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21, prior to the…
Read MoreFranklin County Quorum Court Opposes Prison
by Vernon McDaniel In a lengthy meeting Thursday, Nov. 21, Franklin County’s Quorum Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing a 3,000-bed state prison in the Vesta community north of Charleston. About 50 persons from the area where the prison would be built attended the meeting at the Ozark courthouse and presented reasons why they think…
Read More