
The Maynard Gang
The passing of Joan Mock Swindle causes me to reflect on the First Families of Randolph County. She was descended from three of the earliest families to settle here.

The passing of Joan Mock Swindle causes me to reflect on the First Families of Randolph County. She was descended from three of the earliest families to settle here.

One of my most cherished treasures is my friend groups - and yes, I said groups. I have more than one, because I like people from all walks of life - people with different thoughts, personalities and mindsets. Call it diversity and call me cultured, I guess. While out and about with a group of friends, as we were eating, laughing and discussing current events, all coming together and respecting each other, one thing, one major difference between all of us, stuck out to me... Although we are all Christians, we each attend a different denomination of church - There were a couple of Catholics, a member of the Church of Christ, a Baptist, a Free-Will Baptist and me, the lone Methodist.
My family and I recently visited Pocahontas to watch the eclipse. I wanted to reach out to let you know how much we enjoyed our visit and to thank you for your hospitality. We drove all night from North Carolina towards the path of totality with no final destination in mind. Just as the sun was rising we fortuitously arrived in Pocahontas at a beautiful park by the river with clear blue skies.
Dustin Mathews, age 36, of Pocahontas; failure to comply with reporting requirements Mark Anthony Robinson, age 25, of Pocahontas; aggravated assault on a family or household member (F), terroristic threatening in the first degree-Class D (F) Michael Franklin Addington, age 45, of Pocahontas; bench warrant David Shane Matthews, age 32, of Pocahontas; white warrant Matthew A. Ulrich, age 42, of Farmington, MO; possession of a controlled substance Sch I, II, possession of drug paraphernalia Billy Clyde Hughes Wheeler, age 30, of Pocahontas; possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance -methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia- methamphetamine/ cocaine, proximity to certain facilities enhanced penalties, possession of Schedule V James Dalmar Henderson, age 59, of Walnut Ridge; endangering welfare of minor-2nd degree (M), terroristic threatening in the second degree- Class A (M) Darren Wayne Reed, age 30, of Pocahontas; Possession of drug paraphernalia James Dean Wellborn, age 36, of Pocahontas; warrant for FTA x3 Cleishia Martin, age 27, of Little Rock; bench warrant Julie Kay Ealey, age 59, of Pocahontas; terroristic threatening in the second degree-Class A (M) Bryan Matthew Pragacz, age 37, of Pocahontas; first degree assault on a family or household member (M) Jeremy Tilghman, age 41, of Maynard; possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing (by vehicle with extreme indifference (F), possession of firearms by certain persons (F), criminal mischief in the second degree ($2500 or more) (F), possession of drug paraphernalia, leaving scene of property damage accident-Class C (M), speeding-Class U-V, resisting arrest (M), possession of a controlled substance Sch I, II, no seatbelt-Class U-V Chasity Green, age 35, of Gentry; hold for other county Matthew Lewis Green, age 32, of Gentry; hold for other county Lana Kaye James, age 38, of Pocahontas; driving on suspended, driving while intoxicated DWI 1st, DWI refusal

The season of cobblers has finally arrived. Spring and summer are my all-time favorite times of the year.

North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $15,000 in Giving Tree grants for nonprofits in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties. “Since our affiliate was formed in 2020, we have awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to support projects and programs working to address the greatest needs in our communities,” said Melody Rainwater, executive director of the North Delta affiliate.

On the morning of April 24, at approximately 2:02, the Southwind neighborhood in Pocahontas was the scene as the local police department responded to a call regarding a breakin at one of the residences.


Bobbie Gail Anderson passed away in Houston Texas on April 16, 2024, at the age of 63 .She was born March 11, 1961. She is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Gene Anderson, her mother, Wanda Lee (Cooper) Anderson, also her son Brandon Lee Anderson.