🌱 Barbara Blackard wins return to City Hall as Clarksville’s next mayor

Coffee in hand, Clarksville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Barbara Blackard wins return to City Hall as Clarksville’s next mayor
• Clarksville pauses street access plan for side-by-sides amid police concerns

Also on today's calendar: Tri-County, AR Marine Toys for Tots 5k walk/run and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.
• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 34.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 33 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Blackard Wins Mayor's Seat Outright; Yates Elected Coal Hill Mayor (thegraphic.org) — Barbara Blackard will become Clarksville’s next mayor after winning 58% of the vote against incumbent David Rieder and two other candidates. The retired city clerk/treasurer takes office Jan. 1, 2027, returning to City Hall after 30 years of service. Voters also elected Judy Weaver and reelected Rob Risinger to the council.
   

• UTV Proposal Heard, But Council Delays Action (thegraphic.org) — A proposal to allow side-by-sides on designated Clarksville streets will return to the City Council in December after members delayed action. Supporters say riders could bring more business to town, while Police Chief David Smothers warns of added traffic and staffing demands. The proposal would require city permits, insurance and safety equipment.
   

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📸 Around Clarksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clarksville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• RS Super Saturday →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 240 Country Club Drive, Clarksville
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday November 13

• A Midsummer Night's Dream Joint Performances w/ UofO
  Clarksville High School Clarksville, AR 72830
  7:00 pm

Friday November 20

• 7:00pm All the Ways the World will End Play
  Clarksville High School Clarksville, AR 72830
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 21

• Tri-County, AR Marine Toys for Tots 5k walk/run →
  Clarksville AR

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📣 Clarksville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday November 12

• Jr. Basketball @ Elkins - 9GB
  Elkins High School, 259 Carrigan Rd, Elkins
  4:00 pm
• Sr. Basketball @ Elkins - VGB
  Elkins High School, 259 Carrigan Rd, Elkins
  6:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Jr. Basketball - Priority Bank Tournament
  Ozark High School, 1631 Hillbilly Dr, Ozark
  4:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• JG, JB, SG, SB vs Deer
  Westside School Dist (Johnson), 400 AR-164, Hartman
  4:00 pm
• Sr. Basketball @ Huntsville - JVGB, VGB
  Huntsville High School, 594 S Harris St, Huntsville
  5:00 pm

Thursday November 19

• Jr. Basketball @ Paris - 9GB
  Paris School District, 2000 E Wood St, Paris
  4:00 pm
• Sr. Basketball @ Paris - VGB
  Paris School District, 2000 E Wood St, Paris
  6:00 pm

Friday November 20

• SG, SB vs St. Joseph
  Westside School Dist (Johnson), 400 AR-164, Hartman
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aramark posted a job opening for Catering Services Supervisor - Univ. of Ozarks in Clarksville. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member in Paris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarksville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ozark

• Ozark Mayor's Race Heads To Runoff (thegraphic.org)

Russellville

• Duffield family of Russellville provides new resource for Arkansas Tech agriculture (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
• UAMS team removes tumor threatening Arkansas man's vision (katv.com)
• 6 Surprisingly Affordable Pizza Places In Arkansas For A Cheap Dinner (newsbreak.com)

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Ok Clarksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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