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Matthew Dunsworth, a 2023 graduate of Clarksville High School, was recognized as a state winner for the 2023 Student-Athlete Scholarship Program of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Dunsworth’s essay, which documented how high school athletics have enhanced educational experiences, was selected as the best entry from Arkansas. The scholarship program is designed to help…
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On July 31, 2023 at approximately 8:23PM Johnson County 911 received a call of an accidental shooting of 2 juvenile boys ages 7 and 9 in the Lutherville community. The parents of the children met Johnson County EMS in the City of Lamar. Johnson County Emergency Services, Johnson County Sheriff’s office, Clarksville Police and Lamar…
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The city of Clarksville was informed on Tuesday, Aug. 1, that a decision was made by HanesBrands Incorporated to close its hosiery manufacturing facility at 1904 Clark Road in Clarksville on Sept. 30. The closure of the plant is expected to be permanent. HanesBrands Inc. expressed its commitment to supporting the affected employees during their…
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The Lamar School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the elementary cafeteria. Agenda items for the meeting are as follows: – Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Approval – Act 1599 Board Disclosure Statement – Student Transfers – Student Transfer Resolution – Approve Curriculum and Curriculum Purchase – Provision…
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Director Austin Booth announced the formation of a new branch within the AGFC’s ranks to focus on recreational shooting and the development of shooting ranges and programs throughout The Natural State at the July 21 regularly scheduled Commission meeting. “The connection between conservation and shooting is as old, at…
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DONATION PRESENTED—The Boozefighters Motorcycle Club #55 recently presented a $300 donation to the Ozark Rape Crisis Center in Clarksville to assist in providing services to the community. Attending the presentation were (front row, from left) Howard Verwiebe, Bill Schneider, James Maggard, Dorinda Edmisten, Michael Hudson, Greg West; (back row) Rick Deniz and John Smith.
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Members of the Jasper School Board voted during their monthly meeting Monday, July 17, to rescind the hiring of a coach at Oark after a group of parents voiced concerns. Tracy Jones was employed by the district for a teaching and coaching position at Oark during the Board’s June 19 meeting. He had previously coached…
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Greg Donaldson was sworn in by Johnson County Judge Herman Houston as the newest member of the Johnson County Library Board on Wednesday, July 19. Donaldson’s appointment was approved by the Johnson County Quorum Court on Thursday, July 13. Also attending the swearing-in was James Ritchie, library branch manager. –Photo courtesy James Ritchie
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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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University of the Ozarks has been named among the best baccalaureate colleges in the United States. This is according to a new ranking system from Best-In-Class Colleges. University of the Ozarks is one of 93 colleges in its class honored for ranking in the top third of colleges regionally. The new honor roll titled, “Best…
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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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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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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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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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TOURNAMENT FIRST PLACE–Cole Lamb placed first in the eighth annual Kaleb Watson Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament held out of Spadra east ramp May 13. Lamb’s catch weighed 17.42 pounds. There were 40 teams participating and scholarships are presented each year to area youth with two scholarships awarded last week at Lamar. Second place went to…
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The Lamar Lady Warriors are 3A state runner-up after falling 56-36 to the Salem Lady Greyhounds in the Class 3A State Tournament in Hot Springs tonight. For the full story, see the March 15th edition of The Graphic next week.
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