Superintendent Dr. Amy Jackson has big plans for Maynard Schools
During her first year as Maynard Superintendent, Dr. Amy Jackson has made great strides towards improvement of facilities and Academics.
May 2024
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Danny Swann announces candidacy for City Council
Danny Swann has announced his candidacy for the Pocahontas City Council Ward 1 Position 2 in the upcoming November election. Swann, a lifelong resident of Pocahontas, brings 45 years of experience in the communication industry to his campaign.
Pocahontas School Board discusses 24-25 School Year
The Pocahontas School Board discussed plans and changes for the upcoming school year at their monthly meeting on May 20. Student meal prices will be rising next year.
JA hosts Poker Float
The Junior Auxiliary of Randolph County is hosting a Poker Float on June 22, with a registration deadline of June 15. Participants will enjoy a day on the water, with shuttles departing from James Ranch at 9:30 a.m. The $75 per person or $125 per couple fee includes a vessel, transportation, one poker hand and a BBQ box dinner. To register, scan the QR code below or visit www. trukees.com.
Look who made the honor roll
Raelyn Alphin Trip Jacon Bradley Jackson Coon Anderson Richey Olivia Thielemier Kogan Vaughn Paisley Ward 2nd Grade Justin Dunlap Jaxon Kasinger Caroline Thielemier 3rd Grade Gabriel Hare Colby Jaques Kadence McKenzie Logan Thielemier Aubree Weisenbach 4th Grade Avery Durham Emma James Chloe Late Easton Mahan Trey Teel 5th Grade Brennan Dyer Holden Zitzelberger 6th Grade John William Clark Kinley Hoose Blakely Jansen St. Paul All A Honor Roll 4th 9 Weeks 1st Grade Tallese DeClerk Greyson Fender John Henry Garoutte Canaan Gray Cannon Hogan Sawyer Jansen Rhett Martin Braxton Vaughn Ada Wantulok Quinn Weatherford 2nd Grade Tate Lee Bradley Etta Clark Ellie Fort Casyn Steimel Evelyn Steimel Haley Stout Isaac Throesch August West 3rd Grade Maci Blalock Amelia Harper Caroline Stout 4th Grade Croston Gray Max Hoose Dru Steimel Aven Thielemier Quinn Williams 5th Grade Laurabeth Coon Aubrey Hogan Keegan Presley Owen Smith Paislie Statler Madison Throesch 6th Grade Kate Hayes Rylee Kasinger Catarina Throesch 4th Quarter 2024 - All A Honor Roll - PHS Seniors Only Steven Baltz Lauren Berger Caleb Bettis Kirsten Bounds Natalie Burns Cheyenne DelMonte Zion Dos Santos Abigail Fears Olivia Fears Paige Massey Courtney Meeks Rocky Morrison Josephine Niswonger Kenan Ogden Gage Parten Jordyn Priest Xander Roper Cooper Sorg Carly Tribble Taryn Wallis Evie Wedel K’tya Wray 4th Quarter - PHS A/B Honor Roll (seniors only) Joshua Anderson, Jr.
BRTC Holds Spring 2024 Commencement
Black River Technical College (BRTC) held its Spring 2024 Commencement on Thursday, May 9 at the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas campus. The following students graduated: · Collett, Breanna N., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Crouch, Wesley K., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Cupp, Austin H., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Daniels, Bethaney K., of Pontotoc, MS; Associate of Arts, General Education · Lewis, Ali J., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Moore, Madison L., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Murdock, Adam R., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Pulley, Conner H., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Stone, Andrew T., of Monette, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Thompson, Darrah S., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Arts, General Education · Wethington, Amanda J., of Poplar Bluff, MO; Associate of Arts, General Education · Bass, Breonna C., of Black Rock, AR; Associate of Science, Criminal Justice · Jenkins, Johnathan A., of Corning, AR; Associate of Science, Criminal Justice · Smith, Skikeshia H., of Jonesboro, AR; Associate of Science, Criminal Justice · Boak, Hailie M., of Marmaduke, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Greer, Sydney A., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Herron, Kristyn N., of Marmaduke, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Middleton, Brandi R., of Ravenden, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Miles, Garrett Sd, of Paragould, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Stewart, Ashley D., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Underwood, Lacey L., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Weatherford, Angela J., of Marmaduke, AR; Associate of Science, Education · Calhoun, Landon J., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Accounting · Dearin, Mason T., of Marmaduke, AR; As
Valgena Luter
Billie “Valgena” Luter, 94, of Batesville, formerly of Reyno passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Batesville. Valgena was born February 17, 1930, in Clay County, AR to the late E.P.
Randy Lemmons
Randy Wright Lemmons, 68, passed away peacefully May 14, 2024. Born February 2, 1956, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Doyle Doyne Lemmons and Virginia Mae (Wright) Lemmons.
From the Humane Society….
Every dog person knows that their own dog, whether a purebred or mixed breed, is the smartest! Each in its own way exhibits exemplary, and sometimes surprising, behavior. However, researchers have identified the ten smartest breeds. In their research, the dogs had to master a new command in fewer than five repetitions. In 95% of those tested, they mastered the command the first time.