Matthew Dunsworth Is State Recipient Of NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship
Matthew Dunsworth, a 2023 graduate of Clarksville High School, was recognized as a state winner for the 2023 Student-Athlete Scholarship Program of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Dunsworth’s essay, which documented how high school athletics have enhanced educational experiences, was selected as the best entry from Arkansas. The scholarship program is designed to help…
Read MoreJCSO Investigating Fatal Shooting of 9-Year-Old
On July 31, 2023 at approximately 8:23PM Johnson County 911 received a call of an accidental shooting of 2 juvenile boys ages 7 and 9 in the Lutherville community. The parents of the children met Johnson County EMS in the City of Lamar. Johnson County Emergency Services, Johnson County Sheriff’s office, Clarksville Police and Lamar…
Read MoreHanesBrands Inc. Announces Closure Of Clarksville Plant
The city of Clarksville was informed on Tuesday, Aug. 1, that a decision was made by HanesBrands Incorporated to close its hosiery manufacturing facility at 1904 Clark Road in Clarksville on Sept. 30. The closure of the plant is expected to be permanent. HanesBrands Inc. expressed its commitment to supporting the affected employees during their…
Read MoreLamar School Board To Hold Special Meeting July 31
The Lamar School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the elementary cafeteria. Agenda items for the meeting are as follows: – Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Approval – Act 1599 Board Disclosure Statement – Student Transfers – Student Transfer Resolution – Approve Curriculum and Curriculum Purchase – Provision…
Read MoreAGFC To Partner With City, UofO To Build Shooting Sports Facility
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Director Austin Booth announced the formation of a new branch within the AGFC’s ranks to focus on recreational shooting and the development of shooting ranges and programs throughout The Natural State at the July 21 regularly scheduled Commission meeting. “The connection between conservation and shooting is as old, at…
Read MoreThe Boozefighters Motorcycle Club Presents Donation To ORCC
DONATION PRESENTED—The Boozefighters Motorcycle Club #55 recently presented a $300 donation to the Ozark Rape Crisis Center in Clarksville to assist in providing services to the community. Attending the presentation were (front row, from left) Howard Verwiebe, Bill Schneider, James Maggard, Dorinda Edmisten, Michael Hudson, Greg West; (back row) Rick Deniz and John Smith.
Read MoreOark Coaching Hire Is Rescinded By Board After Concerns Raised
Members of the Jasper School Board voted during their monthly meeting Monday, July 17, to rescind the hiring of a coach at Oark after a group of parents voiced concerns. Tracy Jones was employed by the district for a teaching and coaching position at Oark during the Board’s June 19 meeting. He had previously coached…
Read MoreJC Library Board Swears In New Member
Greg Donaldson was sworn in by Johnson County Judge Herman Houston as the newest member of the Johnson County Library Board on Wednesday, July 19. Donaldson’s appointment was approved by the Johnson County Quorum Court on Thursday, July 13. Also attending the swearing-in was James Ritchie, library branch manager. –Photo courtesy James Ritchie
Read MoreChuck Barrett Inducted Into Arkansas Sportscasters And Sports Writers HOF
Arkansas Razorback News Bureau The “Voice of the Razorbacks,” Chuck Barrett, a native of Clarksville and graduate of Clarksville High School, was inducted into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sports Writers Hall of Fame on June 28 during a ceremony in Bentonville. Barrett is set to begin his 31st season broadcasting Arkansas sports and his 17th…
Read MoreUniversity of the Ozarks Named Among Best-In-Class Colleges In US
University of the Ozarks has been named among the best baccalaureate colleges in the United States. This is according to a new ranking system from Best-In-Class Colleges. University of the Ozarks is one of 93 colleges in its class honored for ranking in the top third of colleges regionally. The new honor roll titled, “Best…
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