ThePocahontasRedskins and PJHS Redskins travelled to Batesville to play a Tuesday night games against the Pioneers. The Redskins lost to the 5A Batesville Pioneers 60-43. The Pioneers led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter and 27-20 at the end of the first half. Batesville continued their dominance the last half winning 60-43. The Redskins continued poor shooting with 27 percent from the field to the Pioneers 40 percent.
The program my brother and I recently attended in southeast Arkansas included several discussions at the Visitor Center at Hollywood Plantation and around a bonfire in the evening. One of the topics discussed was historic race relations in the state. The discussions were led by academics from various Arkansas and Mississippi universities. The mixed audience of whites and blacks carried on frank discussions on the topic of historic race relations.
It’s hard to follow a legend. In any job, it’s tough taking over a leadership role after the departure of a long-tenured, highly successful and well-liked predecessor. In sports, this maxim seems to hold especially true.
Possibly the tallest snowman in Pocahontas was built by the children of Mr. and Mrs.
December 25 is the day on which we almost all come together, in whatever way, to celebrate a common ancient and significant event. Although our family traditions may vary in the details, there is a common and unifying thread that weaves us together. For some, by 8 p.m. the Christmas decorations are already packed , duct taped well, and pushed to the junked-up garage. For others, as the popular Christmas song says, this day begins the first day of Christmas.
Sue Agnes Young, 101, of the Birdell community passed away December 19, 2022 at her home. She was born October 13, 1921 in Birdell to the late Robert Claude “Bob” and Maudie “Maud” Hardin Johnson.
Jeffrey Lynn Elledge, 65, of Viola passed away December 20, 2022 at Fulton County Hospital. Jeffrey was born December 19, 1957 in Walnut Ridge to the late Vondus Franklin Elledge and Carolyn Ann Getson.
In a come from behind third quarter rally the Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds beat the 7th ranked co-conference leader Marshall Bobcats 68-62 at the Bill McCurley Gymnasium on the Sloan Hendrix campus Tuesday night. Marshall led at the end of first quarter 17-16 and at half 3628. Braden Cox scored 14 of his team high 19 points in the third quarter as the Hounds outscored the Bobcats 20-11 to take the lead 48-47 to end of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Sloan-Hendrix led by Cade Grisham’s 12 of his 18 points, increased their lead by outscoring Marshall 20-15 and won the game 68-62.
A few weeks ago, I sat down with Coach Charles Baty and offensive coach Cannon Davis to review this year’s Redskins football season. Coach Baty has finished his 9th year at Pocahontas with a 7131 record, 4 conference championships, 3 conference runner ups, 9 consecutive appearances in the playoffs, and advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs 7 times. Coach Baty, (Redskins Athletic Director) has 26-years’ coaching football.