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Lamar Holds Gazebo Dedication

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The city of Lamar held a dedication ceremony for the gazebo at Cabin Creek Park honoring the Arnold and Overbey families for their donation and service to the community. Both the Arnold and Overbey families have a long history of service and philanthropy in Lamar, Mayor Jerry Boen said. Boen shared the city’s intent to…

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Clarksville Council Approves New Electric Rates

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by Janice Penix Following a lengthy discussion, members of the Clarksville City Council approved new electric rates for city utility customers during their monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 14. Aldermen approved an ordinance establishing new electric rates for residential, commercial and industrial customers of Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU). The ordinance was not included on the published…

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Lamar Celebrates Homecoming

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LAMAR FOOTBALL HOMECOMING—Members of the Lamar High School football homecoming court for 2024 included (front row, from left) senior maid Elli Ballard, Queen Kristin Vaughn, senior maid Taylor Rothwell; (back row) freshman maid Phoenix Sanders, sophomore maid Abby Wilkins, junior maid Emma Gilmer, junior maid Mylee Parker, sophomore maid Madisyn McGuire and freshman maid Shayleigh…

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CHS Girls Golf Compete At State

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COMPETE AT STATE—The Clarksville High School girls golf team, including (from left) junior Baylor Pasley, seniors Emily Kimbriel and Kylie Williams, and freshman Savannah Gereaux, wrapped up its season on Tuesday, Oct. 1, competing at the 4A state golf tournament at Magellan Golf Course in Hot Springs Village. The Lady Panthers finished in seventh place…

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Westside Homecoming Celebrated

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WESTSIDE HOMECOMING–Members of the 2024 Westside High School football homecoming court consisted of (front row, from left) Easton Waln and Illya Adams, attendants; (back row) freshman maid Zoey Gregory, sophomore maid Brooklyn Bryant; junior maid Averi Jackson; senior maid Ariana Xiong, Queen Kaylee Robinson; senior maid Katherine Wright; junior maid Angelina Xiong; sophomore maid Holly…

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Ozark Celebrates Homecoming

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OHS FOOTBALL HOMECOMING—Members of the Ozark High School football homecoming court for 2024 included (from left) sophomore maid Adelynn Woolsey, junior maid Makiah Jones, senior maid Rylee Satterfield, crown bearer Bitsy Cooper, maid of honor Cadie Ross, Queen Ashlyn Childers, senior maid Sierra Valdez, junior maid Briley Simpson and sophomore maid Braelyn Williams. Childers was…

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Hillbillies Plunder Pirates; Get 500th Win

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by Bronson Ruston Ozark took out a week’s worth of frustration over last week’s loss at Waldron, dismantling Dover 46-21, to celebrate homecoming at Hillbilly Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4. The win was the 500th all-time documented win in Ozark football history. Dover received the opening kick, finding no success before being forced to punt.…

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AECC Expands Generation Station

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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is expanding its Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generation Station near Ozark. This project part of AECC’s strategy to address wholesale generation needs. The $93 million capital investment project includes adding two natural gas generating units at the Fitzhugh station, which will increase capability by 100 megawatts (MW) bringing the total generation…

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Ozark Volleyball Sweeps Clinton

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by Bronson Ruston The Ozark High School volleyball team had recent matches against Lavaca, Pottsville and Clinton. Lavaca The Lady Hillbillies (7-5, 3-1) lost at Lavaca on Monday, Sept. 23, in four sets, 25-19, 17-25, 24-26, 22-25. Cadie Ross led with four aces, while Harley Hunt smashed 14 kills. Briley Schwartz had 37 assists and…

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