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No Phones, No Problem: Local Districts Share Experience With Phone-Free School Year
by Stephanie Baker The 2025-26 school year began with one new change, a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools. The “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act” (Act 122) requires students to turn off personal electronic devices (including phones and smartwatches) and to keep them put away during the entire school day, from the…
Read MoreOzark Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of the Ozark High School 2025 football homecoming court included (front row, from left) attendants Haylie Brasseaux and Barrett Harty; (back row) Addi Snow, sophomore maid; Anna Leding, junior maid; Raylee Bishop, senior maid; Gigi Wahba, senior maid; Queen Sydnie Herriage, senior; Adeline Caldwell, senior maid; Kierstyn Jackson, junior maid; and Ivy Brasseaux, sophomore…
Read MorePanthers Pound Dover
by Janice Penix The Clarksville Panthers got their first win of the season with a dominant 36-6 win over the Dover Pirates in nonconference action on Friday, Sept. 19. “I’m unbelievably proud of the resilience and fight of our guys,” Coach Mitchell Powers said. “We brought great physicality up front on both sides of the…
Read MoreRebels Set Their Focus On Attitude, Effort: Westside 2025 Season Preview
by Janice Penix After winning just one game last season, the Westside Rebels are embracing a philosophy of growth and development, both on and off the field, as they prepare for another demanding schedule in the 1-2A conference. Head Coach Michael Rankin said his team has been working hard in the offseason with a focus…
Read MoreLady Panthers Beat Ozark
SHOOTS—Clarksville sophomore Addison Williams shoots a basket in the Lady Panthers’ game against Waldron on Jan. 21. Williams scored five points for CHS against the Lady Bulldogs. –Photo courtesy Shelley Freeman The Clarksville Lady Panthers earned a win over Ozark but fell to Mena, Waldron and Dardanelle in recent conference action. Clarksville traveled to Ozark…
Read MoreTwo Area QBs Earn All-State
Two football players from area schools were among the 2024 All-State Football selections, the Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday, Dec. 16. Clarksville quarterback Angel Alvarez was selected from the 5A West conference and Ozark quarterback Koby Wilbanks was selected from the 4A-6 conference. Alvarez, a senior, recorded 128 carries for 419 yards and six rushing…
Read MoreBucket Truck Brilliance: Clarksville 5th Grader Wins Christmas Card Contest
In a festive display of creativity, fifth grader Creed Case of Clarksville has charmed many with his winning entry in Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation’s annual Christmas Card Contest. Creed is the third of four sons to Quinton and Alicia Case. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Creed is a kindhearted student who loves seeing his friends…
Read MoreClarksville’s Pennington Fifth In State Golf Tournament
Clarksville senior Madison Pennington fired a 78 to finish in fifth place at the Class 4A Girls State Golf Tournament, held at Cherokee Village South Golf Course on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Pennington, who was also the medalist at the 4A-4 District tournament, earned All-State honors for her performance. The CHS girls team finished in sixth…
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,…
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