Johnson County News Archives

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Area schools join statewide vaccination program to curb flu cases Story date: July 28, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Local schools are gearing up for the new year with a new program that will help ensure less absences during flu season.

Clarksville woman dies in car crash Story date: July 22, 2009 Subiaco man treated for injuries By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com CLARKSVILLE a ' A Clarksville woman died in a two-vehicle traffic accident Monday morning in Johnson County, according to a preliminary fatal crash summary by the Arkansas State Police.

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Lamar hires new superintendent Story date: July 16, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com LAMAR - The Lamar School Board announced Monday Roy Hester of Clarksville will become the district's next superintendent during its regular meeting.

News Briefs Story date: July 14, 2009 Highway commission opens bids for resurface project The Arkansas State Highway Commission opened bids for improvements to roadways in Johnson County, according to Commissioner Cliff Hoofman of North Little Rock and Johnson County Judge Mike Jacobs.

Sextons honored as Johnson County Farm Family of the Year Story date: Ju;y 11, 2009 By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com In 1991, Clarksville resident Mike Sexton bought his first farm just as an investment.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 News briefs Story date: July 9, 2009 Historical meeting Friday William H. Quesenbury will be the subject of the Pope County Historical Association meeting Friday at the Saint Marya s Regional Medical Center cafeteria.