Betty Steimel
BettyAnn Stacy Steimel, 77, of Pocahontas went to her eternal home on February 9, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Betty was born to the late Kent and Verma Guntharp Stacy on January 19, 1947, in Pocahontas.
February 2024
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Around the Kitchen Table with Nanny
I know we will all be glad when spring arrives. Of course, we are never satisfied; when it’s cold, we want warm weather, and when warm weather comes, we yearn for the cold. And when it’s rainy, we crave sunshine. Personally, I enjoy a rainy day. It’s such a good time to read or indulge in my favorite activity: perusing cookbooks for new or different recipes to cook for my family. That’s one thing I like about winter— you can have your oven on and enjoy baking something delicious.
Speaking French
Ithink one would have to be living underneath a rock, beneath concrete and under the ocean to not see or hear all about Taylor Swift and the impact she’s making on the world. Just the mention of her name can stir such extreme emotions, be it bad or positive. I mean, I wasn’t a fan (nor a hater) until I started seeing all the TikTok videos about her and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chief, Travis Kelce. And then I started not just listening, but reading her songs. To say she’s a lyrical genius is an understatement.
Justices hear from county grant writer
The Randolph County Quorum Court convened for its regular monthly session on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6:00 p.m., with Judge Ben Wicker presiding over the proceedings and leading the assembly in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting commenced with the reading of the agenda.
Great places in Arkansas to enjoy the eclipse
Except for Pocahontas, which will experience four minutes and four seconds of totality, the following are other places in Arkansas where you can enjoy the eclipse. All of the Arkansas towns listed below are in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, which cuts a wide swath through the middle of Arkansas. Each has its own personality and attractions that make it a town worth visiting. Make one of them your hub to watch the eclipse so you can stay and play from dark to day. Each city offers a variety of things to do before and after the big eclipse moment.
What is a solar eclipse?
The natural world is wondrous to behold. In a given day, there is no shortage of events to capture human attention and imagination, and such occurrences are free of charge.
Pocahontas prepares
Pocahontas and Randolph County are gearing up for a solar spectacle as the North American Total Solar Eclipse graces the skies on Apr. 8. Positioned almost in the line of complete totality, Pocahontas anticipates experiencing four minutes and four seconds of darkness, one of the lengthiest durations in the state. With expectations of over 20,000 visitors flocking to witness this phenomenon, the city is bracing for an influx of guests.