In a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 the Lamar School Board voted 4-1 in favor of accepting Superintendent David Tollett’s resignation, after an executive session, with Billy Joe Wilkins voting no. Tollett’s resignation is effective June 30, 2024 per the separation agreement between Tollett and the Board. Tollett began as Superintendent with the district…

by Stephanie Baker Seventh generation farmers Theron and Jeanie Rowbotham raise turkeys at Infinity Ranch in Hagarville. The four-house poultry facility on their farm helps the family raise around 225,000 turkeys each year. “You hear about factory farms, but it’s not a factory. Behind it all is a family just like us who is working…

Students in Megan Brown’s professional communications course at Lamar High School recently completed a unit on communication within the workplace. Among the components of the course, students learned to identify appropriate business etiquette including appearance, introductions, handshakes, and how to properly compose emails. Students also spent time building resumes and preparing for potential job interviews…

by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council allocated over $425,000 in community projects funds during its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 13, for projects in the downtown area and at Lake Ludwig. An ordinance was approved waiving competitive bidding requirements for the construction of public restrooms in the downtown district and approving the expenditure of up…

by Stephanie Baker   “We are here to make sure no kid goes without on Christmas,” said Tri-County Marine Toys for Tots Coordinator Sara DeYoung.   The Toys for Tots local chapter’s goal is to donate 21,000 toys to 7,000 kids across Johnson, Logan, and Newton counties this year.   The organization’s train tree will…

Stephanie Alderson (right) was named the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year for Oark School. Presenting the award was Abby Asencio, Chamber vice president.

by Janice Penix The Johnson County Quorum Court is accepting applications for the position of sheriff following the resignation of Jimmy Stephens from office last month. Justices of the peace met in a special session on Friday, Nov. 3, to officially declare a vacancy in the position and to determine how they will proceed with…

Project Community, a non-profit organization begun in 2021 by Project Church to assist people in Johnson County, held the first 100 Families Alliance meeting on Friday, Oct. 27. 100 Families 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…