It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Sue Webster (Ward) who passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of sixty-one. Peggy, as she was fondly known, was born on July 6, 1962, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Opal and Cletis Ward.
Carma Jean Dyer, 89, of Reyno entered her heavenly home Sunday March 10, 2024, at Pocahontas Health and Rehab Center. Carma was born way up in the hills of Randolph County on April 2, 1934, to Willie Wilson “Bud” Buckley and Ollie Long Buckley. She lived on the Knob up by Mud Creek. She retired from Brown Shoe after 43 years.
Arkansans who own a home or a business are becoming more aware that the cost of insurance coverage is going up significantly. Legislators are looking for ways to bring the cost down again.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) recently hosted the third annual First Horizon Lecture Series featuring award-winning author and investigative journalist George Jared. Jared opened with one of the most infamous Arkansas murder cases: The West Memphis Three.
A spring fundraiser will be held by KASU 91.9 FM, the radio station broadcasting from the campus of Arkansas State University, Wednesday through Friday, March 27-29. “Spring Forward into Giving,” is a “Pop-Up Fun(d) Drive” hosted by KASU to reach their $30,000 spring fundraising goal.
Kristen S. Mason, age 51; theft of property, not guilty plea Samantha S. Saala, age 36; driving left of center, endangering the welfare of a minor-2nd degree, driving while intoxicated- drugs, failure to appear- Class A (M), not guilty plea Travis A. Fox, age 44; Randolph Co. Careless Inattentive Ord. 126, guilty plea Kailey Nicole Blazer, age 21; Pocahontas Careless-Inattentive Ord 385, guilty plea Keanue Erick Heine, age 23; battery 3rd degree, terroristic threatening, public intoxication, guilty plea; criminal trespassing, not guilty plea Jennifer Sue Truman, age 36; no liability insurance, fleeing by vehicle, driving while intoxicated, guilty plea; refusal to submit, not guilty plea Mingxia Yuan, age 51; Randolph Co. Careless Inattentive Ord. 126, no contest Gennifer Inness; offense of cruelty to animals, not guilty plea
Four Black River Technical College students were awarded scholarships by the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) on February 3 at St. Bernard’s Auditorium in Jonesboro.
The Randolph County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the appointment of Tonya Hass as its new Chamber Director. Hass, a Craighead County resident, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development to her new role.
Throughout history, many dedicated, intelligent and perseverant women have made an impact that not only affected their lives, but also the lives of millions of others. Many of these noteworthy women blazed trails and opened doors for others, forever changing the world with their efforts.
In the blink of an eye, trees have leafed out, perennials and shrubs have burst into their flowering glory, grass is growing (unfortunately, it also needs to be mowed!), butterflies are flitting about, and birds are singing. If we take a moment to look around, there is much to be thankful for, regardless of the current world situation. Perhaps it is also an opportunity to teach our homebound kids a thing or two – identifying trees, flowers, birds, and even insects.