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01/02/2026

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY* 📸

First United Methodist Church recently received a new roof and included work on its historical steeple, which overlooks Clarksville's downtown.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

This week's edition is now available on newsstands throughout Johnson and Franklin counties. Here's a look at what's inside:

Ozark, Bauxite Recognized For Sportsmanship By Editor | December 30, 2025 | 0 by Bobby Swofford, Arkansas Activities Association Things are just more intense when the postseason arrives. Fans, players, and coaches are locked in from the opening kickoff to the final horn. It is an intensity that cann...

12/30/2025

Early voting is underway for the special primary election in State Senate District 26.

Voters can cast ballots through Monday, Jan. 5, ahead of the Jan. 6 primary election to fill the seat vacated by the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield.

The Republican primary is open to registered Republican and independent voters, and only those who vote in the primary may participate in a runoff if one is needed.

Full details, including candidates and polling locations, are in the story below.

Early Voting Begins For Special Election By Editor | December 30, 2025 | 2 Early voting in the special primary election for the vacant State Senate District 26 seat is ongoing through Monday, Jan. 5. The election will decide who will fill the seat vacated by the death of Gary Stubblefield in Septemb...

12/30/2025

This week's online edition is now available. Here's a look at what's inside:

FC Quorum Court Approves Budget Dispatcher, Court Security Positions Cut But May Be Reconsidered By Editor | December 30, 2025 | 0 by Robbi Roberts The Franklin County Quorum Court approved the county’s 2026 operating budget during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 22. Justice of the Peace Lacey C...

12/26/2025

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY!* 📸

Wishing you a merry Christmas!

-Photo courtesy of Main Street Ozark

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...