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Clarksville Board Approves CEP Application; Program Will Provide Free Meals To All Students
The Clarksville School Board gave its approval Tuesday for the district’s application in a federal child nutrition program that will allow all students to receive free meals. Assistant Superintendent Steven Wyatt told the Board during its monthly meeting April 28 the program will include all six of the district’s campuses. Clarksville will apply to participate…
Read MoreClarksville 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 MoreLady Panthers Suffer Two Defeats
The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team fell in conference games last week against Dardanelle and Mena. Dardanelle The Lady Panthers lost to Dardanelle 8-5 due to a big fifth inning by the Lady Lizards on Tuesday, April 7. Morgan Shook took the loss in the circle over five innings of work, surrendering eight runs on…
Read MorePreserving The Past For The Future; Johnson County Historical Society Archives Local History
by Stephanie Baker The Johnson County Heritage Center serves as the headquarters for preserving and sharing local history and the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS). Volunteers dedicate their time to documenting local history, ensuring stories from the past remain accessible to the community for generations to come. Together, these volunteers have curated a collection that…
Read MoreStepp Of Oark Places First At Special Olympics
Slade Stepp of Oark School placed first in his age division at the Special Olympics Area 2 basketball games at Bergman. Attending the medal presentation were (from left) Mary Willis, paraprofessional; Stepp; and Kaylee Willis, special education teacher. Read this story and others in the Feb. 11 issue of The Graphic, available online and at…
Read MoreCCU Hires Interim General Manager; Young To Remain During Transition Year
by Megan Wylie The Clarksville Connected Utilities Commission voted to hire Eric Heinrichs as interim general manager following an executive session during a special meeting Feb. 9, pending completion of background and drug testing. Current General Manager Roy Young told The Graphic Heinrichs is expected to begin work within the next several months, though a…
Read MoreWarriors Overpower Subiaco
The Lamar Warriors were on the road at Subiaco Academy on Thursday, Jan. 22, where they earned a decisive 64-47 win over the Trojans in conference action. Lamar held a 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, but Subiaco outscored the Warriors 16-11 in the second period to hold a three-point, 27-24, lead…
Read MoreLady Rebels Take Hector To OT
The Westside Lady Rebels hosted both Hector and Hackett in recent conference action. Hector The Lady Rebels forced Hector to overtime on Friday, Jan. 16, before falling by nine points to the Lady Wildcats. Westside held a 14-11 lead after the opening period. In the second quarter, the Lady Rebels again scored 14 points but…
Read MoreState Champions Make History
Ozark claimed the 2025 4A Game Day Cheer State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Hot Springs. This is the fourth consecutive state title for Ozark, and the first four-peat in Arkansas Game Day Cheer history. The team will compete in nationals in January. Members include (front row, from left) Coach Payton McCain, Kaya Sharitt,…
Read MoreVoters Repeal Ozark Entertainment District
Ozark residents decided by a vote of 211-94 in a special election Tuesday, Nov. 18, to repeal a downtown entertainment district that had previously been approved by the City Council. Ozark City Council members voted 4-2 at their April 14 meeting to establish a permanent entertainment district in the downtown area in which adults 21…
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