June 2022

Blast from the past…

Very little is known about this photo of a soldier’s funeral at St Paul Catholic Church in Pocahontas. Part of the Randolph County Heritage Museum’s archives, in the photo, one can see other soldiers in attendance.

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From the Humane Society

What is pet insurance? Pet insurance is not unlike people insurance. Your policy covers at least one pet. Sometimes, emergencies and certain veterinary procedures can be cost-prohibitive and insurance coverage can help. The right policy and insurance company will come in handy.

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Museum Kicks off Summer Lecture Series June 6

The Randolph County Heritage Museum will kick off the 2022 Summer Lecture Series on June 6 with a lecture by Rex Nelson, the Senior Editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Nelson is a native of Arkadelphia. He is a longtime sportscaster who has been inducted into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Nelson is also a political pundit and journalist who served as the communications director for former Governor Mike Huckabee. He also served as the Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities Association president. In 2005 President George W. Bush appointed him to the Delta Regional Authority. Today, he is best known for his column in the Democrat-Gazette. In addition, Nelson is a sought-after public speaker. Museum director Rodney Harris said, “We are lucky to have Rex come to Pocahontas.”

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