September 2022
The Good Stuff
The Redskins begin conference play this week, welcoming the Rivercrest Colts to Schoonover Field. Pocahontas will be looking for their first win in this series since it was renewed in 2018. Rivercrest has outscored the ‘Skins by just under an average of three touchdowns per contest, with the closest Pocahontas loss a 21-14 overtime affair in 2019.
Fall Swim Team Begins
The Dolphins Swim Team is gearing up for the fall swim session. There are multiple practice options available for returning and new team members.
Myrtle Missouri man facing felony drug possession charges
Andrew Jackson Opsahi, 33, of Myrtle, Missouri was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony after a Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy discovered approximately 1/4 pound of suspected methamphetamine in a backpack. According to the Affidavit for Warrant or Arrest, on Sept. 17, the deputy was on patrol on Hwy. 115 heading into Pocahontas in Randolph County when a white motorcycle turned on Pettit Road and began traveling at a high rate of speed. The deputy also turned on Pettit Road, increased speed but temporarily lost sight of the motorcycle. When arriving at Herman Trail the deputy observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and the white motorcycle in the ditch on its side. The driver of the motorcycle insisted multiple times he was not injured and refused medical attention. He admitted he was driving too fast after noticing the deputy follow him onto Pettit Road. After checking ID and proof of insurance Opsahi said he had just purchased the 2014 Honda Interceptor and had not purchased insurance.
Pocahontas City Council meets Sept 12
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Pocahontas City Council held their monthly meeting. Council members present were Wayne Broadway, Nathan Camp, Keith Futrell, Rob Olvey and Ben Pond, and City Attorney Joe Grider was present.
Highly decorated Biggers native passes away at 83
Colonel Jesse Loftis Johnson, one of the most highly decorated Army special operations veterans in United States history, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on September 13, 2022. He was 83.
From the Library…
When was the last time you visited The Randolph County Library? This establishment is such an important part of the community. Located at 111 W. Everett St., just off the Historic Court Square, the library is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.