Slaying Goliath: Clarksville’s Howard Is AHSRA All-Around Champion, Looks Toward National Title
by Janice Penix At 5-5 and 135 pounds, Carson Howard may not look like a champion athlete. But when the sport requires hanging on to a 1,500-pound bull with one hand, Howard is the perfect fit. The Clarksville High School senior recently earned the title of Boys All-Around Champion in the Arkansas High School Rodeo…
Read MoreFireworks Are Permitted In City Limits On July 4; Caution Is Urged For Pets, Veterans
Clarksville city residents are reminded that the discharge of fireworks is permitted inside the city limits on the Fourth of July holiday, but those choosing to celebrate with the explosives are encouraged to remember the possible negative effects on animals and individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. Clarksville city ordinance allows for the use or explosion…
Read MoreMPB Remodel, Soccer Complex Improvements Are Under Way As City’s ‘Vision 21’ Progresses
by Janice Penix The city of Clarksville’s ongoing efforts to improve and enhance its parks and recreation offerings are progressing with remodeling set to begin at the Marvin Vinson Multi-Purpose Building later this month. In addition, improvements to the Clarksville Soccer Complex near the municipal airport are under way. Mayor David Rieder reported bids for…
Read MoreKnoxville, Flat Rock Damaged By Storms; EF2 Tornado Is Confirmed Near Scranton
Photo: David Sibley (right) and Karla Schulte clear debris from a fallen tree at their home on Private Road 1597 near Knoxville. The severe weather early Sunday morning caused the tree to fall on a power line, resulting in an electrical outage in the area. Residents and businesses in the eastern areas of Johnson County…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: CLARKSVILLE RECEIVES TOP BDO ZONE RATING
‘AA’ Rating to Address Environmental Concerns and Stimulate Investment Opportunities The BDO Zone Initiative has issued an ‘AA’ rated BDO Zone designation for Clarksville, Arkansas for 2.4 million tons per year of poultry litter. The City of Clarksville, Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU), and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issuance of a new Bioeconomy Development…
Read MoreJRMC Chief Nursing Officer Recipient Of Statewide Award
Nancy Jo Hill, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer at Johnson Regional Medical Center, was selected as one of the 20 top nurses in the state and was honored with the 2023 Compassionate Nurse Award. A total of 100 nurses are recognized each year by Publishing Concepts Inc., the nation’s largest publisher of State Board of…
Read MoreBroken Sword Triathlon Set For Saturday, Aug. 12
The city of Clarksville’s parks and recreation department recently announced the third annual Broken Sword Triathlon (BST), will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12. With over 260 registered triathletes in 2022, the BST has established itself as a premier event on the triathlon calendar. Open to both individuals and two- or three-person relay teams, this…
Read MoreIncrease In EMS Transports Noted At JRMC Board Meeting
Johnson Regional Medical Center’s emergency medical department has seen a significant increase in runs in the last year, members of the hospital’s Board of Directors were told during their May 25 meeting. Nancy Hill, chief nursing officer, reported the EMS service increased by 181 runs in the first four months of 2023, compared to the…
Read MoreJC Quorum Court Will Meet June 8
The Johnson County Quorum Court will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the courthouse to consider the following agenda items. –Treasurer’s report. –Public comment, Oark Fun Park grant proposal. –Ordinance, coroner transfer. –Ordinance, detention center appropriation. –Ordinance, county clerk transfer. –Ordinance, ARPA appropriation, health department. –Ordinance, solid waste appropriation. –Ordinance,…
Read MoreFire Station Dedicated
Roy W. (Bud) Horne addresses attendees at the dedication of the Clarksville Fire Department’s Station 1 in honor of Charles Callahan, who served the city for seven years as fire chief, four years as mayor and 10 years as a city council member. Horne’s sister, the late Betty Horne Callahan, was the wife of Charles…
Read More