Lady Panthers End Season In Regionals
The Clarksville Lady Panthers’ season came to an end in the first round of the 1-4A Regional Softball Tournament on Thursday, May 7, in Gentry as they fell 16-6 to the number two seeded Gravette Lady Lions. Brylyn Kremers got the start in the circle, going the distance and giving up 16 runs (11 earned),…
Read MoreOHS Students History Day State Winners
Three Ozark High School students received honors at the National History Day State competition at the University of Central Arkansas on April 18. They include (from left) Cooper Perrin, Livia Clauson, who were honored with the first place Maritime Award; and Gabriela Lopez, who received the second place Women’s Rights Award as well as the…
Read MoreLamar Announces New Athletic Facilities Project
The Lamar School District announced plans following a special Board meeting on Wednesday, May 6, for a significant athletic facilities project adjacent to the high school. Superintendent Clint Jones called the project a “major investment in the future of Lamar students, families, and the community.” The proposed project includes construction of a new football and…
Read MoreLandscape Tree Removal Discussed As Courthouse Trees Become Hazardous
by Jesse Taylor, Johnson County Extension Agent Making the decision to remove a shade tree from the landscape can be very difficult. Many times, there are so many historical and nostalgic events involved, ranging from weddings, community gatherings, tire swings, church picnics or simply a little boy playing with his Tonka trucks years ago. We…
Read MoreWestside Sr. High Competes At Conference Meet
The Westside High School track teams competed at the 2A-4 Conference Meet, hosted by Acorn at Mena, on Tuesday, April 28. The Lady Rebels placed third as a team, while the Rebels took fifth place. Freshman Brieann Cole led the girls team, earning first, second, third and fifth place finishes. She won the high jump…
Read MoreClarksville Board Approves CEP Application; Program Will Provide Free Meals To All Students
The Clarksville School Board gave its approval Tuesday for the district’s application in a federal child nutrition program that will allow all students to receive free meals. Assistant Superintendent Steven Wyatt told the Board during its monthly meeting April 28 the program will include all six of the district’s campuses. Clarksville will apply to participate…
Read MoreFormer CHS Coach Law Hired As Kingston Superintendent
The newly independent Kingston School District has employed Bryan Law, former Clarksville High School football coach, as superintendent, members of the Jasper School Board were told at their monthly meeting Monday, April 27. Law, who served as head football coach for the Clarksville Panthers in the 1990s, recently retired after a career in educational administration.…
Read MoreCHS Softball Picks Up Pair Of Conference Wins
The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team wrapped up the regular season with wins over Waldron and Dardanelle in conference action last week. The Lady Panthers will compete in the first round of the 4-4A District Tournament this week in Dardanelle. Clarksville will face the sixth seed at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Waldron The Lady Panthers picked…
Read MorePanthers Get Senior Night Win
The Clarksville Panther baseball team earned two wins last week, defeating Waldron and Scranton before falling to Dardanelle in the conference season closer. Waldron The Panthers earned a 6-5 victory over the Waldron Bulldogs on the road Tuesday, April 21. The score was tied 1-1 after the first inning, and Waldron scored a run in…
Read MoreLady Warriors Win Over Hackett, Scranton
The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team earned wins over Hackett and Scranton last week as they prepare for the 3A-4 District Tournament at Lavaca this week. Hackett Mayci Hilton drove in four runs on two hits to lead Lamar past the Hackett Lady Hornets 11-0 on Tuesday, April 21. Hilton hit a home run to…
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