The Graphic Expands Coverage To Ozark: The Spectator Closes Its Doors
by Megan Wylie The findings are staggering: Increased levels of corruption and misinformation, higher crime rates, declines in community engagement, lower voter turnout, decreases in government efficiency, including higher borrowing costs, reductions in local economic activity due to lack of promotion, and social fragmentation which ruptures the warp and woof of a community. All these…
Read MoreStreak Broken: Panthers Beat Dover In First Win Since ‘21
The Clarksville Panthers ended a 22-game losing streak as they took a 19-14 win over the Dover Pirates on the road Friday, Sept. 20. “I’m so proud of these young men and their hard work they have put in through all the tough times we have battled,” Coach Mitchell Powers said. “These seniors have led…
Read MoreCCU Appoints General Manager: Interim Roy Young To Remain At Helm
by Megan Wylie During its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, the Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission appointed interim general manager Roy Young as general manager following an executive session. Young has served as interim general manager since March 25, when he was appointed to replace general manager Roger Brooks, who resigned following a leave…
Read MoreVenson To Replace Blackard: Council Appoints City Clerk Trainee
by Janice Penix In a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, the Clarksville City Council appointed Lisa Venson as the successor to City Clerk/Treasurer Barbara Blackard, who will retire at the end of the year. Blackard has served in the role for 30 years. Venson, who currently serves as chief deputy clerk in the Johnson…
Read MoreLady Panther Volleyball Beats Atkins
The Clarksville Lady Panther volleyball team defeated Atkins at home but fell to Paris last week. Atkins Clarksville hosted the Atkins Lady Red Devils on Monday, Sept. 9, and defeated the visitors in three sets, 25-18, 25-14, 25-15. Addison Phillips led the Lady Panthers in serves, including seven aces, and in digs with 13. Alexis…
Read MoreJRMC Auxiliary Teams Up With Area Youth
Volunteers in the JRMC Auxiliary sewing committee recently made 50 pillows to donate to the JRMC surgery department for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. A group of children who volunteered alongside the comittee also entered the pillows they made into the Johnson County Fair, where they received ribbons, and one received Judge’s Choice. The…
Read MoreJCPL Collecting Coats For Giving Tree Project
The Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) is collecting winter coats and hats in all adult sizes to distribute to those without warm clothing ahead of the colder weather. The donations will fill the Giving Tree that will soon be set up in the library foyer. “Last fall I saw there were a lot of people…
Read More100 Families Hosts Peer Recovery Panel
by Stephanie Baker 100 Families held its monthly Alliance meeting on Friday, Aug. 23, where it hosted a question-and-answer session with local experts on the topic of peer recovery. The theme of the August Alliance meeting was “Walking Together: The Impact and Purpose of Peer Support in the Recovery Journey.” Panelists included, Executive Director of…
Read MoreClarksville Cross Country Competes At Magazine: LeFlore Takes 1st Place
The Clarksville senior high and junior high cross country teams competed in the Rattler Run at Magazine on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Landy LeFlore clocked a time of 10:23 in the 1.5-mile race to finish in first place in the junior high girls division. Shelby Taylor placed 20th with a time of 12:29 and Madison Linton…
Read MoreAlways Moving Forward: Houston’s Past Philosophies Prepared Him For Future (Part 2)
by Stephanie Baker (Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a feature on Johnson County Judge Herman Houston. The first installment appeared in the Sept. 4 issue of The Graphic.) Forty-three years of experience in business and 32 years serving on the Quorum Court helped form the philosophies Herman Houston leads by daily as…
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