The Johnson County Graphic

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!

🎁 Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Subscription gift certificates are ready to wrap or send! Pickup or email options available through Christmas Eve. 🎅

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....

12/08/2025

🗓Public meetings scheduled this week in Johnson and Franklin Counties

Monday, Dec. 8-
-Ozark City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Ozark City Hall
-Clarksville City Council, 6 p.m., Clarksville City Hall
-Hartman City Council, 6 p.m., Hartman City Hall

Tuesday, Dec. 9-
-Coal Hill City Council, 6 p.m., Coal Hill City Hall
-Knoxville City Council, 6 p.m., Knoxville City Hall

Thursday, Dec. 11-
-Johnson County Quorum Court, 5:30 p.m., Johnson County Courthouse
-Franklin County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., Ozark Courthouse


Meetings are open to the public.

12/05/2025

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY*📸

This week's early winter weather has us dreaming of snow days and Christmas cheer. ❄❄❄

This week we are featuring Project Community staff and the "coolest" reader-favorite Peanuts window by The Painted Spell.

12/04/2025

What's new with CCU? Check out this week's edition of The Graphic!

CCU Approves 2026 Capital Expenditures Budget By Editor | December 2, 2025 | 0 by Megan Wylie The Clarksville Connected Utilities Commission approved its capital expenditures budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year at its meeting Monday, Nov. 17, setting a $2.5 million limit for upcoming equipment and ...

12/03/2025

This feature article is included in this week's issue, now available on newsstands throughout Johnson and Franklin counties.

Growing Into Her Game: Baylor Pasley Emerged As A Leader For Lady Panthers By Editor | December 2, 2025 | 0 by Janice Penix Baylor Pasley has been taller than most of her Clarksville volleyball teammates for years, but during her senior season, her coach saw her become a player the others looked up....

12/02/2025

This week's online edition is now available.

Westside Crowns Homecoming Royalty By Editor | December 2, 2025 | 0 Members of the Westside High School 2025-26 basketball homecoming court include (from left) Katie Jones, freshman maid; Lilly Wright, sophomore maid; Madison Morgan, junior maid; Marina Rivas, senior maid; Queen Angelina Xiong; Mack...

11/28/2025

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY* 📸

As the temperatures near freezing, Johnson County has received new graders that can help during winter weather. 🌨