Warriors Dominate Huntsville In Opener
by Ian Martinez The Lamar Warriors took down the Huntsville Eagles in their home opener in stunning fashion on Friday, Aug. 30. The Warriors, led by senior quarterback Caleb Green, put up 49 points on the Eagles while only allowing 12 points. The game started with the Eagles winning the coin toss and electing to…
Read MoreBuilding A Better County And Community: Houston Serves As County Judge
by Stephanie Baker County Judge Herman Houston said he has always considered himself a public servant, not a politician. “I believe if we work as a team, even if we don’t agree on everything, we are going to move forward. It’s healthy to have different opinions, but we need to all have that attitude that…
Read MoreClarksville Considers Field House Replacement
by Janice Penix The Clarksville School District is assessing the future of its 40-plus year old field house after severe weather caused significant damage to the structure, members of the School Board were told during their monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 26. The field house, a block structure which has most recently been used for junior…
Read MoreDisaster Relief Teams Deployed
Teams of volunteers with Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Disaster Relief organization, including those from Clarksville First Baptist Church, were deployed last week in the Clarksville area following a severe storm on Sunday, Aug. 18, that downed numerous trees and power lines and left residents and businesses without power for several hours. Arkansas DR volunteers…
Read MoreTriathlon Deemed Success Despite Weather Delay
The Broken Sword Triathlon was held Saturday, Aug. 17, in Clarksville and despite inclement weather that delayed the event’s start, organizers said the race was a success. Owen Sanders, 17 of Roland, Okla., was the overall male winner with a time of 1:07.26, while Kim McAllister, 52 of Hot Springs, was the overall female winner…
Read MoreChamber Hires Smith As Administrative Director
The Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce recently announced Nikki Smith has been employed as administrative director. As a former resident of Johnson County, Smith has a background in hospitality management and has spent the last two years as the administrator of Skiatook First United Methodist Church in Oklahoma. Within those roles, she specialized in not…
Read MoreWestside Rebels Have Hunger To Return To Playoffs
by Janice Penix For a team that had not won more than two games per season over its last four years, the 3-7 record of 2023 and an appearance in the 2A State Playoffs was an accomplishment worth celebrating. This year, the Westside Rebels hope to build on that momentum, to win more games and…
Read MoreWarriors Look To Return To Postseason
by Janice Penix With a solid group of returners who have made multiple playoff appearances, the Lamar Warriors hope to return to the postseason again in 2024. The Warriors finished last season with a 7-4 record, tied for third place in the 4-4A conference. They qualified for the state playoffs but lost a tough battle…
Read MoreRepublican Committee To Nominate JP Candidate
The Johnson County Republican Committee is currently seeking candidates for the office of Justice of the Peace District 10 on the Johnson County Quorum Court following the resignation of Jeremy Hatchett on Aug. 2. Hatchett was the Republican party nominee for the position following the March 15 primary election but formally withdrew from the November…
Read MoreRate Changes Tabled: Clarksville Council Seeks Clarification On CCU Ordinance
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council voted during its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 12, to table action on electric rate changes for Clarksville Connected Utilities and to seek clarification on specific provisions in the proposal. Aldermen heard the first reading of an ordinance regarding electric rate changes which had been approved by the utility…
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