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Aldermen consider sale of building to local company

Pocahontas City Council aldermen heard a proposal from local company, GNC Industries, Inc., during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night regarding the possible purchase of a cityowned building located in east Pocahontas. Garry Palmer, CEO of...

Randolph Countians observe Veterans Day

POCAHONTAS—The annual Randolph County Veteran’s Day ceremony was held Monday at the courthouse, where chief of staff for the Poplar Bluff, Mo.VA Medical Center, Dr. Donald Gagliano, was guest speaker. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4556 and...

BRTC receives $250k for RN and CDL programs

POCAHONTAS—The Black River Technical College Board of Trustees held their quarterly meeting Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Gaines Technology Center where they discussed several updates, most notably the receiving of $250,000 in grant funds to be used for...

Redskins defeat Highland Rebels to secure No. 2 seed

POCAHONTAS—The Redskins hosted their rival Highland Rebels Friday night at Schoonover Stadium where, despite an aggressive Rebel performance, the Skins came away with a 35-22 win. Pocahontas finishes the regular season tied for second place in the...

Intermodal focuses on 2020 Highway funding

POCAHONTAS – The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority held their monthly meeting Thursday, October 31, at Black River Technical College where they discussed workforce development programs, upcoming marketing initiatives for...

Hall’s Creek Canyon dedicated as Natural Area

RAVENDEN SPRINGS, AR – Today the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC), a division of Arkansas Heritage, dedicated Hall’s Creek Canyon Natural Area (NA) in Randolph County. Thanks to a generous donation by Louis and Sandra Decker, the 33-acre...

News

Aldermen consider sale of building to local company

Pocahontas City Council aldermen heard a proposal from local company, GNC Industries, Inc., during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night regarding the possible purchase of a cityowned buildin

Randolph Countians observe Veterans Day

POCAHONTAS—The annual Randolph County Veteran’s Day ceremony was held Monday at the courthouse, where chief of staff for the Poplar Bluff, Mo.VA Medical Center, Dr.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Chase McDonnough Courts unveiled

POCAHONTAS—This year’s Make-A-Wish “Wish Kid,” Chase McDonnough, a 2019 PHS graduate, was home from his first semester of college Friday, Nov.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Opinion

In the news ...

According to the Washington Post, “Democrats have stated that the House will hold the first public impeachment hearings on Trump and his actions beginning Wednesday, starting with acting ambassador

IMHO ...

“Wait Until Dark,” currently playing at the Downtown Playhouse, requires paying close attention to the narrative to set up the drama that unfolds on the stage.

Did You Know?

I wrote an article a few weeks ago about the new judge positions that are coming in January 2021. The election for those positions is taking place March 2020.

Sports

Redskins defeat Highland Rebels to secure No. 2 seed

POCAHONTAS—The Redskins hosted their rival Highland Rebels Friday night at Schoonover Stadium where, despite an aggressive Rebel performance, the Skins came away with a 35-22 win.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff