News

Aldermen take a look at ambulance franchise agreement

POCAHONTAS- In a vote for City Attorney Alex Bigger to draft a repeal to the ordinance previously adopted by the City with Pro-Med Ambulance Service’s 5-year contract ending at the end of the year,

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Town hall meeting held for local veterans

Representatives from various departments of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were on hand to discuss the wide range of benefits available for veterans at a Town Hall meeting Oct.

By Susan Johnson Star Herald Staff

Vietnam era veterans honored at VA event

During the Oct. 5 Veteran’s Town Hall Meeting at the Randolph County Development Center, Veterans who served during the Vietnam War (even if not stationed in Vietnam) were honored.

Opinion

Here and There (Now and Then)

I haven’t written this Here and There column for a while due to the fact that I had a recent fall.

By Ann Carroll

Now is the Time for Tax Reform

Anxiety. Frustration. Anger. These are just a few of the emotions that Americans feel when it comes time to prepare their taxes.

By From Sen.John Boozman

In the news ... Las Vegas shooting

By Anita Murphy

Sports

Redskins take down Brookland in shootout

POCAHONTAS- The Redskins are still in the conference championship race with Friday night’s 36-28 win over Brookland and Trumann’s 36-14 loss to Gosnell.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Lady Redskins Volleyball team goes undefeated over the week

POCAHONTAS- The Lady Redskin volleyball squad defeated Ridgefield Christian Monday night at home in four sets – 3-0, 25-18, 25-23, and 25-19 – to pick up their fourth straight win.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Off the field ... with Jonathon Jacoby

Number: 30
Position: Inside Linebacker
Class: Senior
Q: What is your favorite activity/hobby outside of football?

The Star Herald

 

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