by Stephanie Baker Sisters Sondy Sanders and Sandy Allen have spent 25 years together as 4-H leaders. The organization champions learning in the context of real-world applications. 4-H offers a variety of educational extracurricular activities for kids five years through 12th grade. The animals gain the children’s interest, but the organization also offers environmental science,…

by Janice Penix The Clarksville School Board approved the purchase of a tracking system during its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 25, that will enable the district to track its bus fleet and students who are being transported. The Board voted to purchase the Transportant system at a cost of $137,724 utilizing federal funds, with an…

Westside High School Art Teacher Paula Lovell (second from left) was selected by Arvest Bank to receive its We Love Teachers Award and a donation of $500 to be used towards teaching and student supplies. Presenting the award were (from left) Arvest representatives Tony Warren, Jennifer Lee, and Daniel Kimbrough. –Graphic photo by Stephanie Baker

by Stephanie Baker The Lamar School Board met on Monday, Sept. 25, and reviewed progress of the implementation of new curriculum across all levels, and approved purchases for upgrades to facilities throughout the district. Curriculum Coordinator Lisa Collins presented updates on both students’ and teachers’ adaptation to the new curricula implemented at the beginning of…

by Janice Penix The Clarksville School Board voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 25, to provide passes for all students in the district granting them free admission to athletic events beginning with the upcoming basketball season. In August, Board member Bobby Freeman requested the district consider this policy to assist families. Superintendent David Hopkins, Business Manager Brittany…

by Janice Penix Justices of the peace voted 6-5 at their monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, to approve rules and procedures for private club applications in the county. An ordinance was adopted outlining the process in which a private club can be operated and obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages in unincorporated areas of…

The Johnson County Road Department, with assistance from a 2023 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant, recently completed a new low water bridge on County Road 4220 in the Harmony Community. Inspecting the bridge were (from left) Johnson County Road Foreman Bobby Hatchett, Johnson County Judge Herman Houston and Kevin McGaughey of the Arkansas Nature Resource Commission.…

by Janice Penix An accountant who was employed by the city to conduct an audit of Clarksville Connected Utilities presented her initial findings and recommendations to members of the Clarksville City Council during their monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 18. Sue Talkington of Landmark CPAs told the Council that the audit is not yet complete, but…

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH–Johnson County Judge Herman Houston signed a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the courthouse is lit in teal. Attending the signing were (front) Houston; (second row, from left) Stephanie Parker, Joyce Carson, Erin Rowbotham, Sharon Dodge, Liz Jackson, Michelle Frost; (third row) Kristi Robertson, Melanie Cowell, Tiffany Ruble,…