The Johnson County Graphic

01/14/2026

Clarksville has changed a lot — and Helen Colley has seen it all. From decades behind the counter at Colley’s Conoco to a lifetime of service in church and elections, her story is woven into the heart of the community. At 99, she’s still sharing wisdom, memories, and plenty of laughs.

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01/13/2026

One player. Two positions. Endless determination.
Read how Clarksville’s Denver Pickartz became a force on both sides of the ball this season. 🏈

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01/12/2026

🗓Public meetings scheduled this week in Johnson and Franklin Counties

(Edited to update Lamar City Council)

Monday, Jan. 12-
-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, Jan. 13-
-Coal Hill City Council, 6 p.m., Coal Hill City Hall
-Knoxville City Council, 6 p.m., Knoxville City Hall
-Lamar City Council, 6 p.m., Lamar City Hall (Rescheduled for 6pm Wednesday, Jan. 21.)


Meetings are open to the public.

01/09/2026

*COMMUNITY PHOTO FRIDAY!* 📸

These cuties were excited to find their photo in The Graphic! What will you find in this week's issue? 📰

01/08/2026

❄❄❄Winter weather may be around the corner. ❄❄❄

There's "snow" better time to get started on your home projects, and our service directory is here to help!🛠

01/07/2026

A huge thank you to our readers for making our 2025 a wonderful year! This week's print issue is now available and features a recap of the biggest news stories of 2025.

Year In Review 2025: A look back at some of the top news stories in Franklin and Johnson counties during 2025. By Editor | January 6, 2026 | 0 Clarksville Approves Site Plan For Data Center In November, the Clarksville Planning and Zoning Commission officially approved the site plan for a massive ne...

01/06/2026

Please share: Local journalism is fragile — and it only survives when communities fight for it.

Our latest editorial explains why 2025 was a turning point for The Graphic, and why your support truly makes the difference between having a local newspaper… and losing one.

👉 Read the editorial here: https://www.thegraphic.org/2026/01/06/local-news-depends-on-local-support/

Proud to serve these communities! Thank you for standing with local news.

Local News Depends On Local Support By Editor | January 6, 2026 | 0 We want to thank our readers, subscribers, advertisers and everyone who shared news, wrote stories, took photos or donated for helping make 2025 a success. For the first time in many years, The Graphic made a modest profit and we co...

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

🗓Public meetings scheduled this week in Johnson and Franklin Counties

Monday, Jan. 5-
-Wiederkehr Village city meeting, 4 p.m., Swiss Chalet building, Wiederkehr Village winery

Thursday, Jan. 8-
-Johnson County Quorum Court, 5:30 p.m., JC courthouse
-Franklin County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., Ozark courthouse


Meetings are open to the public.

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.

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...