Herder And Mize Win Arkansas Youth Bass Hogs Championship
The Arkansas Youth Bass Hogs championship tournament was held Aug. 12 at Nimrod Lake with 21 teams competing. Winners were Xavier Herder (left) and Jeff Mize, boat captain, 14.75 pounds. Other results were Landon Rhine and Gabe Morrow, 14.50 pounds, second place; Draden Davidson and Revin Davidson, 13.53 pounds, third place; Luke Oliver and Ty…
Read MoreCFD RESPONDS TO INCIDENT AT MARVIN VINSON BUILDING
The Clarksville Fire Department responded to a call at the Marvin Vinson Multi-Purpose Building on Friday, Aug. 25, where the building is undergoing renovations and an expansion. According to Fire Chief Jason Weaver, the incident occurred as the result of an accidental electrical short of the main electrical feed to the building. Weaver said the…
Read MoreJohnson County Receives Safety Award During AAC Conference
The Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) awarded its annual safety awards during its 55th annual conference, held Aug. 9-11 in Rogers/Benton County. Johnson County was one of 31 counties receiving the award and scored 90 points on the 100-point grading system. For full story see the August 23 edition of The Graphic. AAC…
Read MorePit Bull Problems Addressed By Hartman City Council
Citizens attended Hartman City Council’s meeting on Mondy, August 14, to voice concerns over pit bull dogs roaming the neighborhood, harassing residents and cornering people in their yards, driveways, and mailboxes along Old Highway 64. A roomful of Hartman residents took turns stating their grievances regarding the situation. Johnny and Dawn Anglin both shared more…
Read MoreGraceanne Morgan Crowned Miss Greater Hot Springs 2024
Graceanne Morgan was crowned Miss Greater Hot Springs 2024 on Sunday, Aug. 6, and will be competing for the title of Miss Arkansas on June 8, 2024. Her community service initiative is “Thank You 5” raising awareness of the value and benefits of theatre education. She is the daughter of Rocky and Ashley Morgan, a…
Read MoreJCSO Investigating Burglary Of Residence In Hagarville
Personnel from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the burglary and the theft of property from a residence on County Road 3841 near Hagarville. According to a press release from the JCSO, on July 15, Deputy Jordan Hawkins took a report from Cindel Tucker that her family’s property at 484 County Road 3841 had…
Read MoreClarksville City Council Approves Sale Of Land Near Exit 55 For Convenience Store
During a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Clarksville City Council approved the sale of property off Highway 64 near I-40 exit 55 to a convenience store chain, Jordan’s Kwikstop. Aldermen accepted an offer of $175,000 for the property. In a special meeting Aug. 4, the Council declined to act on the offer due to…
Read MoreClarksville Council Tables Action On Exit 55 Property Sale
Clarksville City Council members declined to act on an offer to sell property near Exit 55 in a special meeting Friday, Aug. 4, due to the lack of a current appraisal. Representatives for Jordan’s Kwikstop, a convenience store chance based out of northeast Arkansas, made an offer of $175,000 for the purchase of two acres…
Read MoreJob Fair Planned To Assist Hanesbrands Employees Affected By Plant Closing
The city of Clarksville’s economic development office and the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce announced a job fair will be held in the near future for employees of Hanesbrands, Inc., which announced the closure of its Clarksville plant earlier this week. Clarksville’s Economic Development Officer Stephen Houserman, Chamber of Commerce staff and the Department of…
Read MoreProperty Sale Prompts Special Clarksville Council Meeting August 4
The Clarksville City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, August 4 at 3 p.m. at City Hall to discuss an offer to purchase city-owned property off Exit 55. The Graphic has been informed that the offer has been made by Jordan’s Kwik Stop, which is based in Harrisburg, Arkansas and owns several convenience…
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