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02/09/2025

This week's online edition is now live!

House Divided: Die-Hard Hillbilly Jerry Banning Found A Place In His Heart For The Panthers By Editor | September 2, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix In Ozark, “Hillbilly pride runs deep,” isn’t just a school motto, it’s a way of life. For Jerry Banning, that way of life has defined him for eight de...

28/08/2025

Our service directory will help you find the help you need to complete your home projects before sweater weather hits. 🛠

26/08/2025

In this week's issue..

Air Evac Sets Sights On Johnson County Quorum Court Hears Report From Hospital, Medflight Personnel By Editor | August 26, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix Representatives from Air Evac and Johnson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) told members of the Johnson County Quorum Court on Thursday they are collaborat...

26/08/2025

We are one week closer to football season! 🏈The Panther Season preview is now available online!

Resilient Panthers Ready To Fight For Success: Clarksville 2025 Season Preview By Editor | August 26, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix In 2024, the Clarksville Panthers celebrated their first high school football victory in three years as they toppled the Dover Pirates 19-14, ending a 22-game losing streak....

25/08/2025

🗓Meetings scheduled this week in Johnson and Franklin Counties:

Monday, Aug. 25-
-Clarksville Connected Utilities, 4:30 p.m., CCU conference room
-Clarksville School Board, 6:30 p.m., Junior High media center

Wednesday, Aug. 27-
-Lamar School Board, 5 p.m., Admin building

Thursday, Aug. 28-
-Johnson Regional Medical Center Board-5 p.m., Admin building

All meetings are open to the public.

19/08/2025

In this week's issue...

2025 Miss Franklin County Royalty Crowned By Editor | August 19, 2025 | 0 MISS FRANKLIN COUNTY WINNERS–The 2025 Miss Franklin County winners were (from left) Shyanne Miller, parade award; Emily Miller, Eric Swearingin Community Service award; Marlee Cagle, spirit award and audience appeal; and Ken...

19/08/2025

Inside this week's issue...

2025 Miss Franklin County Royalty Crowned By Editor | August 19, 2025 | 0 MISS FRANKLIN COUNTY WINNERS–The 2025 Miss Franklin County winners were (from left) Shyanne Miller, parade award; Emily Miller, Eric Swearingin Community Service award; Marlee Cagle, spirit award and audience appeal; and Ken...

19/08/2025

We are one week closer to football season! 🏈

Here's the Westside 2025 season preview.

Rebels Set Their Focus On Attitude, Effort: Westside 2025 Season Preview By Editor | August 19, 2025 | 0 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...

18/08/2025

🗓Public meetings scheduled this week in Johnson and Franklin Counties.

*Updated* to change the CHA meeting time and remove Westside School Board. The Westside meeting will be rescheduled for a later date due to a conflicting sports event.

Monday, Aug. 18-
-Ozark School Board, 5:30 p.m., Admin building
-Altus City Council, 6:30 p.m., Altus City Hall
-Oark (Jasper) School Board, 6:30 p.m., Jasper campus

Tuesday, Aug. 19-
-Clarksville Housing Authority, Noon, Foy Howard Center, 605 W. Lucas St.
*Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 27, at noon.*

Thursday, Aug. 21-
-Johnson County Quorum Court, 5:30 p.m., JC Courthouse

Meetings are open to the public.

14/08/2025

There's still time to complete your home projects before fall! Don't hesitate to give any company in our service directory a call!

12/08/2025

It's almost football season! Check out our Warriors football preview in this week's edition. 🏈🏈🏈

Warriors Ready To Hit The Ground Running: 2025 Lamar Season Preview By Editor | August 12, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix The Lamar Warriors are ready to turn the page. After a 4-6 finish last season, Coach Josh Jones is banking on a new look for his offense and a roster full of experienced players to lea...

12/08/2025

This week's online edition is now available...

Clarksville Adopts Cell Phone Ban School Policy Complies With New State Law By Editor | August 12, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix A ban on student cell phone use was adopted as part of the student handbooks approved by the Clarksville School Board at a meeting Monday, Aug. 4. The district’s policy, whic...