Pocahontas Christmastra shschedule
The City of Pocahontas has released the Christmas trash schedule. Dec.
December 2022
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First Day Hike tour at Powhatan
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a First Day Hike tour of the historic town on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at the 1888 Powhatan Courthouse. Participants will learn about the history of photography and the story of Powhatan through pictures before taking the tour of the town.
Powhatan hosts drinks workshop
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Historic Drinks Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the 1888 Powhatan Courthouse. Participants will make and sample historic drinks, including the 19th-century equivalent of today’s sports drinks and spiced hot chocolate.
The history of Sloan-Hendrix
Why is the school in Imboden called Sloan-Hendrix? In 1891, the board of trustees of Hendrix College in Conway recommended, in part to help provide for an educated clergy, a plan to build affiliated academies. The recommendation was adopted unanimously, and five academies were organized, the second being Sloan-Hendrix Academy in Imboden.
Kiwanis give to Bridge of Hope
Kiwanis Member, Clarence Ungerank, presents a donation from the Pocahontas Kiwanis Club to Bridge of Hope Ministries Board Member, Mark Holt. Mr. Holt was the guest speaker at the Pocahontas Kiwanis Club meeting; he talked about the mission, ministry, and the Bridge of Hope home.
Entergy Ark announces lower temps do not mean higher bills
Winter weather is upon us, with cold temperatures impacting the region, but that doesn’t mean your usage and electric bill must increase. Heating costs can account for more than 50 percent of a customer’s monthly energy usage because it takes more energy to heat a home in extreme temperatures.
Burley Tyler
Burley Andrew Tyler, 90, of Pocahontas passed away December 12, 2022 at his home. Burley was born November 11, 1932 in Walnut Ridge to the late Burley Ray Tyler and Mazie Patterson Tyler.
Bessie Francis
Bessie Paulette Francis, 80, born September 16, 1942 of Maynard, Arkansas passed away on December 15, 2022 at 4:43 p.m. Bessie was known and loved by many.
Blast from the past…1973
Winning third place... Sonya Callahan, right, and Kim Hotze, participated as Santa’s Helpers and received third place honors in Individual Competition.
Looking back in the archives
Looking back 20 years ago.... December 19, 2002 Reception held for retirement of Mayor Patrick Pocahontas Mayor John Patrick and his wife, Anne, greeted well-wishers at a reception in Patrick’s honor held at the Days Inn and Suites.