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Westside Senior Boys Beat Danville Little Johns 41-35

November 28, 2023

The Westside senior boys basketball team defeated Danville, but lost to Mulberry last week. Danville The Rebels hosted Danville Monday, Nov. 20, and defeated the Little Johns 41-35. Drew Criss and Carson Hurst were the leading scorers for Westside with 12 points each. Mulberry Westside fell to the Mulberry Yellowjackets 54-45 at home Tuesday, Nov.…

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Westside Drama, Choir To Present ‘A Christmas Carol’

November 28, 2023

The Westside High School drama team and choir will perform an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” on Friday, Dec. 7. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, located at 400 AR 164, Hartman. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. A synopsis of the play…

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Senior Center Hosts Thanksgiving Fundraiser

November 28, 2023

THANKSGIVING FUNDRAISER MEAL–The Johnson County Senior Activity Center hosted a Thanksgiving fundraiser meal on Friday, Nov. 17. The center raised $767 for center activities. Participating in the fundraiser were (from left) Nelda Havard, Deborah Reece, Karen Otten, Ira Spinley, and Lane McKinley.

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Fall Photo Contest Winner Announced

November 22, 2023

“Sally Ann Hollow” — This photo showcasing the brilliant fall colors at Sally Ann Hollow, located on Forest Service Road 1426 near Hagarville, was chosen as the winner of The Graphic’s Fall Photo Contest. Tony Warren of Clarksville was the photographer who captured this image on Nov. 10.  Tony received a 1-year digital subscription to…

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Youth Coalition Provides Items To Children In Need

November 22, 2023

by Stephanie Baker The Johnson County Youth Coalition is a 100 percent volunteer-based organization dedicated to giving school age children access to clothing and basic needs. The organization supports Lamar, Clarksville, Westside, and Oark school districts in addition to MAC Industries, Forrester-Davis, and Ozark Rape Crisis Center, according to Monica Price, who founded the non-profit…

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Tom Hughes Is Appointed Sheriff In Special Quorum Court Meeting

November 22, 2023

Tom Hughes of Ozone, a retired Fort Worth Police sergeant, was appointed county sheriff by members of the Johnson County Quorum Court during a special meeting Friday, Nov. 17. Hughes is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He will fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Jimmy Stephens, who resigned…

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Lamar Superintendent Resignation Accepted in Special Meeting

November 17, 2023

In a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 the Lamar School Board voted 4-1 in favor of accepting Superintendent David Tollett’s resignation, after an executive session, with Billy Joe Wilkins voting no. Tollett’s resignation is effective June 30, 2024 per the separation agreement between Tollett and the Board. Tollett began as Superintendent with the district…

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Infinity Ranch Raises Thanksgiving Turkeys

November 15, 2023

by Stephanie Baker Seventh generation farmers Theron and Jeanie Rowbotham raise turkeys at Infinity Ranch in Hagarville. The four-house poultry facility on their farm helps the family raise around 225,000 turkeys each year. “You hear about factory farms, but it’s not a factory. Behind it all is a family just like us who is working…

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Mock Interviews Help Lamar Students Hone Workplace Communication Skills

November 15, 2023

Students in Megan Brown’s professional communications course at Lamar High School recently completed a unit on communication within the workplace. Among the components of the course, students learned to identify appropriate business etiquette including appearance, introductions, handshakes, and how to properly compose emails. Students also spent time building resumes and preparing for potential job interviews…

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City Council Allocates Community Projects Funds For Downtown, Lake Improvements

November 15, 2023

by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council allocated over $425,000 in community projects funds during its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 13, for projects in the downtown area and at Lake Ludwig. An ordinance was approved waiving competitive bidding requirements for the construction of public restrooms in the downtown district and approving the expenditure of up…

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Alderson Named Oark Educator Of The Year

Stephanie Alderson (right) was named the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year for Oark School. Presenting the award was Abby Asencio, Chamber vice president.

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JC Quorum Court Declares Vacancy In Sheriff’s Position, Will Take Applications

by Janice Penix The Johnson County Quorum Court is accepting applications for the position of sheriff following the resignation of Jimmy Stephens from office last month. Justices of the peace met in a special session on Friday, Nov. 3, to officially declare a vacancy in the position and to determine how they will proceed with…

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First Meeting Held By 100 Families Initiative

Project Community, a non-profit organization begun in 2021 by Project Church to assist people in Johnson County, held the first 100 Families Alliance meeting on Friday, Oct. 27. 100 Families is a community-led initiative that helps families move from crisis to career by utilizing existing resources within the community. It operates under the umbrella of…

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Military To Missionary: Jacobs Called To Serve

by Stephanie Baker Air Force veteran, recording artist, pastor. Steve Jacobs is a bit of a local legend. As a child, Jacobs grew up helping at his father’s Texaco gas station located just off the Coal Hill exit of I-40. After the state denied the request to let him post a billboard on the property,…

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Living History: West Treasures Community That Shaped Her

by Stephanie Baker Mary West has spent all her 76 years in Johnson County. From childhood summers spent splashing in Spadra Creek with her siblings, to an annual family tradition of watching the peach festival parade, to witnessing historic events, West is a living history book of Clarksville. “It’s been just the most wonderful place…

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JCORE Fights Local Drug Problems With New Tactics

by Stephanie Baker The Johnson County Opioid Response Effort (JCORE) has a unique and effective way to fight drug use and distribution in the community where peer recovery support specialists work hand-in-hand with law enforcement. According to Chief Deputy Jeremy Bennett, the organization fights the drug problem in Johnson County through both the supply and…

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Landscaper Plants Joy With Community Gardens

by Stephanie Baker Jackie English has worked as a landscaper with Clarksville Parks and Recreation for 10 years. English and her team are responsible for the lovely flower displays planted all around the city. Her trademark is planting edible plants alongside her flowers. The community gardens, she said, help with food security for those who…

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Local 4-H Students Participate in Competitions

October is 4-H Month! Local 4-H students recently participated in the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair and the Arkansas Youth Expo (AYE). -Photos courtesy Jeanie Rowbotham     COVER PHOTO-Draegan Denton exhibiting his goat at AYE -Archer Sams exhibiting his goat at AYE -Steele Jordan exhibiting his hog at AYE -Abbie Holland exhibiting her hog at…

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CLARKSVILLE HOSTS K-9 TRAINING

The Clarksville Police Department and the city of Clarksville recently hosted the 2023 Arkansas State K-9 workshop.  K-9 teams came from surrounding states, and as far as Alaska to train in law enforcement, military, and search and rescue. The K-9 teams participated in patrol, tracking, trailing, and human remains detection with the opportunity to earn…

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City Approves Performance Agreement, Lease With Tyson For Hatchery Project

by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved agreements with Tyson Poultry during its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 9, for the construction of a new hatchery at the city-owned commerce park. Council members authorized Mayor David Rieder to sign a performance agreement and a lease with Tyson for the project, which will include an initial…

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Area Sports

Westside Senior Boys Beat Danville Little Johns 41-35

The Westside senior boys basketball team defeated Danville, but lost to Mulberry last week. Danville The Rebels hosted Danville Monday, Nov. 20, and defeated the Little Johns 41-35. Drew Criss and Carson Hurst were the leading scorers for Westside with 12 points each. Mulberry Westside fell to the Mulberry Yellowjackets 54-45 at home Tuesday, Nov.…

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Clarksville Cross Country Competes At State Meet

The Clarksville High School cross country teams competed at the 4A State Meet at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs on Thursday, Nov. 2. The girls team placed 13th and the boys finished in 24th place. Photo: Clarksville Lady Panther cross country team members who received postseason honors include (from left) Paige Banning and Fabiola Roman,…

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Lady Panthers District Cross Country Runners-Up

Members of the Clarksville Lady Panthers cross country teams who competed in the 4A West District Meet included (from left) Desiree Lares, Diana Dominguez, Lillian Brott, Fabiola Roman, Paige Banning, Macy Weathers, Erin Laster, Eleanor Nybye, Megan Taylor, Emily Perez and Thee Win. The senior girls team was district runner-up, with Weathers, Roman and Banning…

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Warrior Seniors Honored At Senior Night Festivities

WARRIOR SENIORS who were honored as part of Senior Night festivities at Lamar on Friday, Oct. 27, included (from left) Phoenix Preece and Taylor Horn, managers; Blake Vick, Brayden Hyndmen, Bazzel Duke, Joe Hilton, Coach Josh Jones, Will Sanderson, Logan Kendrick, Jarrett Dalton, Gavyn Edwards, Lane Miller, Abe James and Noah Gleesing.  

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Siebenmorgen Passes For 3 TDS, 276 Yards, But Panthers Fall Short Against Farmington

The Clarksville Panthers hosted the Farmington Cardinals for homecoming on Friday, Oct. 13, and fell to the visitors 56-31. Senior Quarterback Luke Siebenmorgen completed 14 of 28 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. On the receiving end of the scoring passes were Nathan Powell, Rhett Fultz and Talan Case. Powell, who also rushed for…

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Panther Cross Country Hosts Clarksville Invitational Meet

The Clarksville cross country teams hosted the Clarksville Invitational meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the CHS course. Macy Weathers placed second overall in the senior girls division with a time of 22:10.18 in the 5K. Other senior girls who placed included Erin Laster, 17th place, 26:35.81; and Megan Taylor, 31st place, 35:03.76. Senior boys…

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Warriors Open Season With Shutout Win Over Huntsville

The Lamar Warriors opened the 2023 season with a 35-0 shutout over the Huntsville Eagles in nonconference action Friday, Aug. 25. Lamar scored 14 points in the first quarter and added 21 points in the third quarter. With just over three minutes left in the opening quarter, Jarrett Dalton scored on a four-yard run. The…

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Herder And Mize Win Arkansas Youth Bass Hogs Championship

The Arkansas Youth Bass Hogs championship tournament was held Aug. 12 at Nimrod Lake with 21 teams competing. Winners were Xavier Herder (left) and Jeff Mize, boat captain, 14.75 pounds. Other results were Landon Rhine and Gabe Morrow, 14.50 pounds, second place; Draden Davidson and Revin Davidson, 13.53 pounds, third place; Luke Oliver and Ty…

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Chuck Barrett Inducted Into Arkansas Sportscasters And Sports Writers HOF

Arkansas Razorback News Bureau The “Voice of the Razorbacks,” Chuck Barrett, a native of Clarksville and graduate of Clarksville High School, was inducted into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sports Writers Hall of Fame on June 28 during a ceremony in Bentonville. Barrett is set to begin his 31st season broadcasting Arkansas sports and his 17th…

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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…

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