Johnson County
Bigger Than The Game; Westside’s Ayla Highfill Cherishes Friendships Forged Through Sports
SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix Sports were a part of Ayla Highfill’s life for as far back as she can remember. A talented athlete for the Westside Lady Rebels, Highfill excelled in both softball and basketball, earning all-conference honors four…
Read MoreClarksville Opens Long-Awaited Baseball Complex
COMMUNITY COVERAGE Clarksville Mayor David Rieder (front, center) cuts the ribbon signifying the official opening of the Clarksville Baseball Complex on Thursday, June 11. City officials, community members and representatives of the Johnson County Boys Club participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, and toured the new facility…
Read MoreJC Quorum Court Celebrates Completion Of Projects
QUORUM COURT COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE by Janice Penix The Johnson County Quorum Court celebrated the completion of two capital projects during its monthly meeting Thursday, June 11. The renovation and expansion of the Johnson County District Court was completed last month, with the courtroom subsequently moving back to Porter Industrial Road. Court staff offices…
Read MoreHartman Council Reviews Water Loss, Ordinance Questions
CITY COUNCIL COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE by Megan Wylie The Hartman City Council met Monday, June 8, and reviewed water department finances, discussed potential regulations for small residential structures, and received updates on park improvements and other city projects. Mayor Jackie Weathers reported the city’s water department ended the period with a loss of $18,132.41,…
Read MoreLamar Board Approves Purchase Of Court Projection System
SCHOOL BOARD COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE by Janice Penix Members of the Lamar School Board approved the purchase of a court projection system for the high school gymnasium at their monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10. The Luxedo Court Projection System is an immersive audio/visual setup that will allow the school to offer professional, three-dimensional visuals,…
Read MoreLamar Council Agrees To ADEQ Order
CITY COUNCIL COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE The Lamar City Council approved a consent administrative order from the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) during its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 10, to address noncompliance with wastewater treatment regulations. In January 2023, the city and ADEQ executed a consent administrative order which assessed a penalty of $5,400…
Read MoreThe Heart Behind The Hustle; Addison Phillips Leaves Lasting Impact At Clarksville
SPORTS FEATURE COVERAGE – SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Local sports coverage made possible in part by our community sponsors by Janice Penix For some athletes, ability comes naturally. Addison Phillips is one of those athletes. But her success wasn’t just the result of her natural talents, it was the culmination of the hours of hard work she…
Read More