Clarksville Board Approves Two E-rate Bids
The Clarksville School Board met in special session on Wednesday, April 8, and approved two e-rate bids. A category one bid with Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) network was approved, with 90% of the cost covered and the district responsible for 10% of the expenses. The total annual cost of the project is $249,798.20 before taxes,…
Read MoreLamar School Board Approves Bond Resolution For Future Athletic Facilities Projects
by Stephanie Baker The Lamar School Board met in regular session, on Wednesday, April 8, and approved a bond resolution to fund projects for the district’s athletic facilities. Superintendent Dr. Clint Jones did not provide specifics on which athletic facilities may receive updates or about any planned projects. Using existing revenue for athletic projects is…
Read MoreHartman Council Discusses Water Financials
by Stephanie Baker The Hartman City Council met Monday, April 13, and reviewed the water department financial report which continues a months-long pattern of deficits, despite a recent water rate increase. Mayor Jackie Weathers said the department’s finances are once again showing thousands of dollars in deficit. He reported the March water loss was 40%,…
Read MoreHigby Appointed To Lamar Council
by Stephanie Baker  The Lamar City Council met on Tuesday, March 14, and appointed Tod Higby to fill a vacant alderman seat. Higby, who previously served on the Council, will fill the position left vacant following the resignation of Alderman Jessica Cochran. The Council entered into an executive session to discuss multiple applications from those…
Read MoreAfter Loss To Bigelow, Lady Warriors Take Two Conference Wins
The Lamar Lady Warriors improved to 18-3 on the season last week, rebounding from a loss to Bigelow by taking wins over Charleston and Cossatot River. Bigelow The Lady Warriors’ effort to come back from a five-run deficit in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 5-4 to Bigelow on Monday, April…
Read MoreClarksville Softball Wins Against Westside
The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team earned a win over Westside last week before falling to both Ozark and Pottsville. Westside The Lady Panthers picked up a road win Monday night, 12-1, at Westside. Brylyn Kremers earned the win in the circle. Kremers gave up five hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings,…
Read MoreClarksville Hosts Sr. High Last Chance Meet
The Clarksville High School track teams hosted a Senior High Last Chance Meet on Thursday, April 16. Athletes from Ozark, Lamar and Westside joined CHS among other teams competing. The Ozark boys team took first place at the meet. Leading the Hillbillies were Trae Duggar, who took first place in triple jump with a total…
Read MoreLHS Track Competes In Bearcat Relays
The Lamar High School track teams competed in the Booneville Bearcat Relays on Monday, April 13. In the boys division, Jake Reames led the Warriors with two first-place finishes and one second-place finish. He won the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.14 and clocked a 53.35 to win the 400-meter dash. His time of…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Disbursement Of Data Center Permit Fees
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved the disbursement of over $2 million in permit fees from the data center project to various city departments during its monthly meeting Monday, April 13. Mayor David Rieder told aldermen that city staff members met to determine the areas of greatest need, and the resulting proposal would…
Read MoreCHS Band To Perform In Washington, D.C.
by Janice Penix The Clarksville High School Marching Panther Band has been officially selected to represent the state of Arkansas in Washington, D.C., at the 2026 National Memorial Day Parade, as the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of American independence. The group is approximately $25,000 away from its fundraising goal and is seeking donations…
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