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Pocahontas School Board approves new, safer helmets for football teams

POCAHONTAS – At the Feb. 24 Pocahontas School Board meeting, directors approved the purchase of 115 new football helmets, rated the safest available, for the junior and senior high football teams. The helmets retail at $440 but through a stack...

Local college capitalizing on its technical heritage

POCAHONTAS – President of Black River Technical College, Dr. Martin Eggensperger, spoke at the Feb. 19 Pocahontas Rotary luncheon about recent happenings at BRTC and how the college is continuing to embrace their technical heritage with the offering...

AGFC: Decline in hunting, angling hurts conservation of all Arkansas species

LITTLE ROCK — Although most Arkansans hold “The Natural State” motto near and dear to their hearts, a continued decline in hunting and angling has Commissioners and staff at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission concerned that the funding for...

Sheriff looks at inmate capacity, alternative sentencing methods

POCAHONTAS – Justices heard updates to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office jail policies at the Feb. 13 Quorum Court meeting, which they will consider for approval next month. The new policies pertain to detention center capacity, alternative...

Early Voting underway for March 3 primary

Randolph County Election Coordinator April Duff (left) assists local resident Kay Lynn Bennett at one of the voting machines Tuesday morning during early voting at the First Baptist Church. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday...

Williams goes ‘back to the future’ with work program

POCAHONTAS – While college enrollment numbers have fallen across the state over the past few years, Williams Baptist University has seen a 12 percent increase in new students as they continue seeking ways to help students receive a top-quality...

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Wilma Morris

Wilma Morris, 92 of Pocahontas, died Wednesday February 19, 2020, at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. She was born

Chamber begins discussions to help “Push Pocahontas”

POCAHONTAS – While a quorum was not present, the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors began discussions Thursday, Feb.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

Pocahontas School Board approves new, safer helmets for football teams

POCAHONTAS – At the Feb.

By Brandon Smith Star Herald Staff

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Donald Trump came out of the Senate trial unscathed and acquitted of obstruction of justice and abuse of power.

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Redskins end season 10-15 with 1st round loss to SS

BATESVILLE – The Pocahontas senior boys’ season came to an end Monday, Feb. 17, with a 65-51 firstround loss to tournament hosts Southside in the 4A-3 District Tournament.

Tigers advance to 2nd round in district

MAYNARD – The Maynard senior boys rolled to a 53-33 victory over KIPP Blytheville Monday night, Feb.

Lady Redskins finish 3rd in conference

POCAHONTAS – The Pocahontas senior girls ended regular season play Friday, Feb.

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Wilma Morris

Chamber begins discussions to help “Push Pocahontas”

Pocahontas School Board approves new, safer helmets for football teams

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In the news ...

Arkansas House of Representatives

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Sports

Redskins end season 10-15 with 1st round loss to SS

Tigers advance to 2nd round in district

Lady Redskins finish 3rd in conference

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