Here & There
I recently traveled up Pyburn Street. At a point near the intersection with Church Street, I suddenly had a flashback in memory.
September 2023
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Change – it’s that constant, persistent force that whirls around us, forever pushing us to evolve and adapt. Sometimes it can feel like change has a liking for visiting just a little too often.
BRTC offers duck calling class with Duck CallingWorld Champion
Kent Cullum, 61, of Monette went duck hunting for the first time on the St. Francis River with his father when he was six or seven-years-old. The lasting memory set him on a trajectory to the duck calling world championships.
Goin’ Postal?
A mailbox, visibly mangled after being struck by a vehicle, is pictured here. Local authorities, including Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the culprits behind a recent spate of mailbox destructions in the area. The incident, which occurred early last week, resulted in damage to approximately 30-40 mailboxes along Blacks Ferry Road, Clear Springs and Highway 90.
City to enforce noise ordinance
In a recent city council meeting, residents from the Baltz Lake area, raised their concerns about a growing nuisance – the incessant barking of dogs. The issue brought forth a heated discussion at the meeting, prompting Mayor Keith Sutton and the council to discuss the enforcement of the city’s noise ordinance, especially concerning animals.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
September 14-16: 43rd Annual Maynard Pioneer Days September 15-16: 166 Rodeo Roundup: Presented by Maynard Saddle Club September 22: Redskin Football @ Rivercrest September 23: Pocahontas City Wide Yard Sale at Riverfront Park. 7 a.m.
Redskins’ Coach Casey Chester reflects on non-conference challenges and conference prospects
With a break between the non-conference and conference portion of the Pocahontas Redskins’ schedule, it gave us some time to catch up with the ‘Skins’ first-year Head Coach Casey Chester. In the interview, Coach Chester discusses the tough non-conference schedule, how it has prepared his team for the rest of the season, and which younger players he has seen step up in the face of early-season injuries. He also shares his opinion on other teams aside from the Redskins that may contend for the conference title.
Around the Kitchen Table with Nanny
It’s time for a collective sigh of relief as we anticipate the upcoming holiday season. With fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the festive period on the horizon, there’s plenty of preparation ahead. From savory treats to holiday feasts, it’s a whirlwind of excitement. But before we dive into all that, let’s take a moment to simplify our lives for a few days. What better way than with some delicious homemade pizza?
NEARA in Powhatan to host a fall symposium
The Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives (NEARA) is proud to announce its upcoming Fall Symposium, featuring a lineup of speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to plunge themselves in topics ranging from current cemetery research and preservation efforts to historic burial symbolism observed in cemeteries across Arkansas, all while digging into the fascinating world of cemetery lore.
Fall harvest underway throughout Randolph County
Great conditions could produce record breaking yields for Randolph County Farmers. Area farmers are having an unprecedented year with a dry spring and unusually wet summer followed by a dry fall.