As a community, we often hear the term “investment” thrown around like confetti at a parade. But how often do we truly invest in the most valuable asset we have: our own people? Investing in our local people means believing in their potential, their skills, and their ability to contribute to our community’s success.
The Eddie Mae Herron Center hosted a unique event on Saturday, Feb. 18, to celebrate Black History Month. A hog butchering demonstration and meat auction drew a crowd of locals and visitors to witness the traditional process of preparing pork for consumption.
Always looking for a new recipe and as I browse through my collection I will run across some older recipes that I think you might enjoy adding to your collection. This one I have not made in quite a long time but is always a good choice. This is one you can make ahead and freeze. If I am looking for a company that will be staying a few days it’s nice to have this one to pop into the oven, make a nice green salad and some French bread and have a meal ready in no time without all the fuss.
The #1 seeded Sloan-Hendrix Senior Boys Greyhounds claimed the championship title of the District 2A-2 Tournament, defeating the #2 seeded Marshall Bobcats 72-62 in a hard-fought game. The contest was held at White County Central, and the Greyhounds got off to a strong start, leading 18-8 at the end of the 1st quarter.
The Pocahontas Redskins Senior Boys basketball team finished their season with a second- round loss to the Southside Southerners in the 4A-3 District Tournament at Trumann. Despite the loss, the Redskins displayed their trademark resilience, fighting an uphill battle throughout the game. The Southerners started hot and quickly built a sizable lead, which the Redskins were unable to overcome, resulting in a 73-62 defeat.
Hoarding is a serious issue that affects not only the hoarder, but also the animals under their care. Animal hoarders keep large numbers of pets without providing them basic care. This form of animal cruelty is becoming increasingly prevalent, with an estimated 250,000 animals affected each year.
Arkansas is changing the eligibility requirements for its ARHOME Medicaid program, which serves people with incomes below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Starting next year, enrollees will have to work, volunteer, or continue their education to continue receiving benefits. The state must obtain federal approval for the change, and officials are confident that it will be granted. The new work requirement is different from a previous one that caused 18,000 people to lose coverage, as those who do not work will be transferred to a different Medicaid category with fewer benefits, rather than being dropped altogether.
Pocahontas Mayor Keith Sutton delivered his State of the City address during the Feb. 14 city council meeting, thanking city employees and welcoming new members to the team.