The Johnson County Graphic

12/26/2025

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY!* 📸

Wishing you a merry Christmas!

-Photo courtesy of Main Street Ozark

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

This week's edition is now available on newsstands throughout Johnson and Franklin counties. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside the new issue:

Buckner Returns To Johnson County: Westside Hires Former Clarksville Standout, Coach To Lead 8-Man Program By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 The Westside School District announced on Tuesday the hiring of Khris Buckner as the new head football coach for the Rebels as they transition into eight-man f...

12/23/2025

State Champions Make History By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 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....

12/23/2025

This week's online edition is now available.

Why Local Leadership Matters More Than Ever: Reflections From The Data Center Visit By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 by Megan Wylie Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to travel to Pryor, Okla., on a trip organized by the city of Clarksville to visit Google’s data center, the company’s second...

12/19/2025

*Community Photo Friday!*📸

Westside Elementary students visited Hartman City Hall on Tuesday to decorate the city's live Christmas trees with handmade Christmas ornaments. 🎄

12/17/2025

Our Christmas Edition is now available on newsstands throughout Johnson and Franklin counties! 🎄

Serving Christmas Joy: Second Baptist Church To Hold Community Christmas Dinner By Editor | December 17, 2025 | 0 by Stephanie Baker As other families begin Christmas morning opening presents and stockings by the tree, Christmas Meal Coordinator Vanessa Hollowell and a team of volunteers begin the m...

12/16/2025

⏰ Heads up! Today’s e-edition will be delayed until 6:30 PM.
We’re waiting for an important story you won’t want to miss!

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12/15/2025

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

Monday, Dec. 15-
-Clarksville Connected Utilities Commission, 4:30 p.m., CCU Conference Room
-Ozark School Board, 5:30 p.m., Admin building
-Westside School Board, 6 p.m., cafeteria
-Altus City Council, 6:30 p.m., Altus City Hall
-Clarksville School Board, 6:30 p.m., Junior High Media Center
-Oark (Jasper) School Board, 6:30 p.m., Oark campus

Tuesday, Dec. 16-
-Clarksville Housing Authority, noon, Foy Howard Community Center, 605 W. Lucas Street

Wednesday, Dec. 17-
-Lamar School Board, 5 p.m., Admin Building Conference Room
-Lamar City Council, 6 p.m., Lamar City Hall

Meetings are open to the public.

12/12/2025

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY* 📸

This week's photo spotlight is the ORCC gift wrapping fundraiser! 🎁

Pictured is Advocacy Services Coordinator Kesha Boen, perfecting a tulle bow!

The annual fundraiser provides an opportunity to take wrapping presents off your holiday to-do list while also supporting survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

12/10/2025

🏈 The Johnson County Graphic is on newsstands today! Pick up your copy or go online to read our Sports Spotlight feature:

Small Player, Big Impact
In this story by Janice Penix, Ozark’s John Skolarski is rewriting the record books — setting 12 new school records, rushing for over 2,000 yards this season, and proving that heart and hard work matter more than size. And the best part? He’s only a sophomore.

📸 Photo courtesy Wanda Gage

👉 Get the full story in this week’s Graphic!

Small Player, Big Impact: John Skolarski Is Rewriting The Record Books At Ozark By Editor | December 8, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix Ozark’s John Skolarski finished the football season with a bang, rushing for 312 yards and three touchdowns in the first round of the state playoffs. His 99-yard, fourth...

12/09/2025

🎄✨ Early Access is Here! Tomorrow’s Graphic is already online — and you can read it today!

Our front‑page story by Stephanie Baker shows how CASA of the Fifth Judicial District makes Christmas magical for foster children with gifts, celebrations, and community support. Organizations like CASA remind us what the holidays are all about: helping children feel at home, loved, and remembered.

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CASA Helps Foster Children Feel At Home During The Holidays By Editor | December 9, 2025 | 0 by Stephanie Baker Christmas comes a little early to foster children thanks to CASA of the Fifth Judicial District, which makes the second Friday in December one of the most magical days of the year. At the....