Elizabeth Jane Crowley, 89, resident of Deatsville, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm from Prattville Memory Gardens with Pastor Nick Edwards officiating and Prattville Memorial directing.
In the busy halls of Pocahontas High School, where textbooks and homework rule the day, there’s a 17-yearold young entrepreneur who’s making a name for herself in the world of baked treats. Allie Brooks is a senior with a sweet tooth and a determined spirit that’s taking her far beyond the classroom.
Daniel Luther Peterson, age 69, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, leaving this big void in our hearts and lives. He was born, April 21, 1954, the oldest beloved son to Danny and Willene (Lawson) Peterson and grew up in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Dan Peterson.
Kenneth “Sonny” Mathews, 80, of Pocahontas departed this life on November 15, 2023, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Arkansas State Representative Trey Steimel has officially declared his candidacy for reelection, expressing his excitement for continuing to serve the people of District 2. “I am excited to seek reelection to the Arkansas House of Representatives,” Steimel proclaimed.
The following individuals have officially filed to run for office in Randolph County for the 2024 election year: • Tom Dildine Position: Constable of Janes Creek Party Affiliation: Democrat (D) •Steve Bounds Position: Constable of Warm Springs Party Affiliation: Republican (R) • Tony Brown Position: Randolph County Justice of the Peace District 3 Party Affiliation: Republican (R) • Roy W. Causbie •Larry Rogers Position: Constable of Ingram Party Affiliation: Republican (R) •Victor E.
A determined Highland Rebel’s team rolled into Schoonover Stadium on Friday October 3rd, utilized a heavy run package that mirrored a page out of this season’s Pocahontas Redskins playbook, and left with a 14-6 victory over the ‘Skins.
Downtown Pocahontas came alive on Nov 4 as the much-anticipated Novemberfest, presented by the Downtown Network of Pocahontas, developed with a day full of festivities and community spirit. Cally Shore, the head of the Downtown Network, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support from volunteers and sponsors, emphasizing the combined effort that made the event a resounding success.
M.D. Williams Intermediate School is excited to begin working on a new campus addition. The school was recently named among 75 schools in the state to receive $2,500 to construct and furnish a calming room, aimed at addressing the mental well-being of students.
Black River Technical College, in cooperation with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, hosted its 19th annual Holocaust Survivor Series lecture via Zoom with roughly 600 attendees. Rose-Helene Spreiregen was born and raised in Paris France.