October 2022

The Pocahontas High School Class of 1966 is planning a reunion for Saturday, October 15, 2022. Classmates are encouraged to meet at the high school for a group photo in front of the old rock building at 4:30 p.m. Couples photos will also be taken. A Meet ‘n’ Greet and buffet dinner will follow at the Rolling Hills Country Club. Cost is $30/person. Reservations (901.849.1182) and payment need to be made in advance and mailed to Sharon Pace Gardner, 1002 N Thomasville Ave., Pocahontas 72455.

Plans have been made for the PHS Class of ‘72 50-year reunion. October 22, 2022 has been chosen for the reunion date to be held at the Rolling Hills Country Club.

There will be a BBQ Dinner served on November 5, 2022, at the American Legion in Pocahontas, starting at 6:00 PM to benefit the Simonton family. A live auction and bake sale will follow the BBQ dinner. There will also be a gun raffle. Tickets are on sale for a chance to win a Winchester 12-gauge SXP, which was sponsored by M&M Farm and Home. Ticket price is $1 a piece or $6 for 5. (Do not have to be present to win).

Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/ teacher conferences for students in grades 7-9 only on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Parents are encouraged to call the school and make an appointment to meet with their child’s teachers on this date. Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students in grades K-6 and 10-12 only,onThursday, October 20, 2022. Parents are encouraged to call their child’sschool and make an appointment to meet with their child’s teachers on this date. School will be in regular session on both dates. There will be no early dismissal.

The City of Pocahontas is seeking a logo design for the upcoming Five Rivers Shooting Sports Complex.The logo design should try to incorporate the four shooting disciplines: shotgun, bow, rifle, and pistol, along with outdoor scenery common throughout Randolph County. Due by November 4 at 4:00 p.m. The top three designs will be submitted to the city council for final approval at the November 8 city council meeting. Logo submissions should be turned in to City Hall on an 8” x11” sheet of paper.

The Sloan-Hendrix Board of Education met for the rescheduled regular school board meeting in the District Administration Building on Monday, September 26, 2022, with the following members present for the meeting: Robert Stallings, Ricky Benson, Wade Spence, Aaron Murphy, and Chris Jones. Robert Stallings, School Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Imboden, like the rest of Arkansas, experienced good economic times, and growth in the early 1970s. The gas shortage and nationwide economic problems slowed growth in the later part of 1970s. Population grew from 496 in 1970 to 661 in 1980.

Axl Layn Niemeyer, 24, and Caylin Grace Fort, 23, both of Pocahontas. Robert Edward Walter, 40, and Chrystal Brandice Canady, 40, both of Cave City, Arkansas.

Darren J. Casey of Piggott, Arkansas - Driving on suspended (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia meth (felony), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia meth/ cocaine (felony).