Scranton Track Teams Are 1A Region Conference Champions
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS—The Scranton Lady Rockets senior girls track team won first place at the 1A Region 4 Conference Track meet on April 22. Among the team members competing were (from left) Scarlett Sayer, Hope Graham, Coach Gabriel Harderson and Cassidy Layes, who was also the High Point Award winner. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS—The Scranton Rockets senior boys…
Read MoreThe Clarksville High School Boys Soccer Team Takes Home State Championship
STATE CHAMPIONS–The Clarksville High School boys soccer team defeated Dardanelle 2-1 to win the 4A State Soccer Championship on Friday, May 17, at the University of Central Arkansas. Team members include (front row, from left) Nyi Hser, Darius Baccam, Soe Htoo, Fernando Cruz, Brandon Acosta, Diego Cadena, Hugo Martinez, Luis Flores, Miguel Aguilar, Bryan Ramirez,…
Read More17 Nonprofits In Johnson County Are Awarded Grants From JCCF
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF), an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $20,000 in Giving Tree Grants for nonprofits serving Johnson County. The Community Foundation just completed its 2024 Spring Giving Tree Grant Program reviewing a broad range of projects through a competitive process to support a variety of local causes. Seventeen nonprofits received funding.…
Read MoreJohnson County Quorum Court Approves Raises For Employees
The Johnson County Quorum Court voted to award raises of up to four percent for all county employees during its monthly meeting Thursday, May 9. Justices of the peace appropriated a total of $232,035.18 in funding for the salary increases, which will be retroactive to Jan. 1. The funds were transferred from the county’s allotment…
Read MoreSetting The Bar: Miller Leaves Lasting Impression On Lamar
by Janice Penix It’s hard to tell whether Lane Miller has had a bigger impact on Lamar High School, or it on him. At 6-foot-3, most people have to look up at him to have a conversation, but according to his coaches and teachers, most of his peers look up to him regardless of their…
Read MoreObituary For Trina Louise Stokes
A Celebration of Life service for Trina Louise Stokes, 54, of Sanford, N.C., formerly of Clarksville, who died April 10, 2024, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The ceremony will be live streamed and may be viewed by going to www.facebook.com/MillerBolesFuneralHome. The obituary, which was received too late for publication in the…
Read MoreLamar’s Wilkins Named State FFA President
STATE FFA PRESIDENT—Josie Wilkins was elected the 2024-25 Arkansas FFA state president during the organization’s state convention in Hot Springs April 22-24. She will lead the association of over 16,000 FFA members for the upcoming year. The 18-year-old daughter of Billy Joe and Courtney Wilkins of Lamar, she is a senior at Lamar High School…
Read More100 Families Initiative Holds Launch
100 FAMILIES LAUNCH–100 Families held its Johnson County launch, on Friday, May 3, at the University of the Ozarks campus. The nonprofit organization is a community-led initiative that helps families move from crisis to career by utilizing existing resources within the community. It operates under the umbrella of Restore Hope Arkansas, which assists in connecting…
Read MoreLocal Author Holds First Of Three Book Signings
LOCAL AUTHOR–Simon Robertson recently released “Ben Sings,” a children’s picture book inspired by his experience of living with autism. The first of three book signings to celebrate the release of his first book was held on Friday, April 26. During his presentation Robertson spoke about growing up with autism, learning his talents and finding his…
Read MoreBoen And Wright Recipients Of Youth Tour To Washington, D.C.
by Emily Staton Two Johnson County students, Drayke Boen of Lamar High School and Katherine Wright of Westside High School, are among three students who have been named 2024 Youth Tour delegates on behalf of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative. These students will represent the River Valley in Washington, D.C., through an all-expenses-paid prestigious opportunity, running…
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