June 2024

1ST GRADE: Andre Adams Raphael Bungitak JJ Bwein Haiden Collins Charolette Iacampo Anna Jones Lia Loeak Blakely Lynch Braxton Penn Paityn Sluder Everly Adams Bentley Bennett Sylus Born Aubrey Gugle Blair Land Daylyn McMullin Bronner Peeler RaeLynn Smith AJ Sualau Grayson Tunstall Sawyer Bridgeforth Preston Parten Carter Robinett Kaylee Swann Wade Cordova Oaklynn Emerson Marisha Helson Jewell Ward Vivienne Barnett Axel Casey Chevelle Smith Cambree Tweedy Paisley Billips McKinley Edwards Jarrah McGuirt Benjamin Prevo Gabrielle Forbs Madelyn Lindsey Elizabeth Prater Precious Tawoj Gabriella Villa 2ND GRADE: Racy Ebel 1ST GRADE: Madilyn Avery Lucas Casillas Finley Due Scarlett Martinez Asher McIntire Emmaline Murdaugh Brolin Bennett Lilly Bennett Mathias Holt Gavin McQuay Brynli Myers IzzaBella Phillips Talia Ramirez Maci Redwine Madison Whitener Zayden Akers Nolan Broadway Kawailani Hatch Bridgid Hick Allison Noblin Clament Todring Lexi Wheeler Dennis Young Ava Amos Marley Callahan Anniston Futrell Everley Kerley Jeremy LeVanway Baelynn Napier Oaklyn Williams Lynnlea Wilson Fletcher Yancy Raegyn Blansett Jameson McCandless Ellie Meeks Briley Perkins Jace Pierce Carson Ray CarolAnn Ward A/B Walker Harrell Mallory Land Lydia White Jacob Aube Josie Flanery Jaydan Gabrielsen Makeena Garland Jackson James Puckett Dawsyn Massey Callum Veer Crissia Jibaiur Brantley Napier Karson Sells Xavier Borreson Jaxon Earley Junia Ebel Avery Martin Camdyn Myers Paisley Phillips Mia Bazzell Rebecka Francis Lottie Massey Pixie Miller Kiklin Sandbergen Max Winebaugh Bentlee Wood Addison Stutts Levi Austen Korleigh Glasgow Pyper Johnson James Mansfield 3RD GRADE: Mia Ramirez Paizlee Branum Brady Broadway Demi Ebron Goku Eddy Myson Enoch Maliah Fischer Josslyn Francis Uriah Lopez Lily McCune Jasia Phillips Case Robinson All A Lucas Bennett Sutton Foster Lyle Meeks Karmen Stephens Nathan Redus Kensie Thielemier 2ND GRADE: Aubree Morris Gunner Bennett Zayvier Lane Trennis Robinson Ashton Camp Evie Bradley Sebastian Brown Chloe Crawford Amelia Dillion Isiah Hardin Creed Ladner Quinn Robinson Blakelee Smith Beckett Stewart Lucy Throesch Charlie Martin Connor Rowe Johnny Ruiz Vivian Baltz Ryker LeBeau Damian Young Josephine Edington Justin Latrik Conner Martin Harper Walls Alivia Weston Derek Wilkins 3RD GRADE: Zander Burns Catherine Cama Solana Ditch Keith Tutton Skylar Wellman Kiley Crosby Kholton Davis Asher Mathis Desarae Newnum Nolan Pratt Sadie Toney Mallory WInslow Brayden Woods Chloe Bates Jerry Borreson Adalynn Cantrell Ethan Crisp Layla Flanigan Marlee McGuirt Peyton Pitman Dison Shamory Addilynn Shepard Susan Amlek Olivia Cayetano William Clements Cayson Ferrell Addileigh Sanders Tamiko Balos Jake Cotton John Domnick Reynaldo FLorida Peyton House Zephiniah Juarez Grayson Miller Alivia Pierce Hank Pratt Raegan Steimel Grayson Watts River Wilderman Archie Barber WIllow Cypret Brynlee Higginbotham Immaculate Ishiguro Matilyn Rice Graycen Roberts Hunter Shipe Bentley Tweedy Jhon Resus Aubrie Rice Jaxon Steimel Bradley Bickers Alivia Bradley Grayson Bradley Remi Davis Mary Holt Xander Kincade Alivia Ramsey Owen Smith Caydon Witt Serenity Allen Maddison Cummins Willow Edington Cooper French Layken Lowery Nathaniel Pratt Colt Baker Violet Bennett Madalynn Craft Ava Foster Tyler Griffin Alexavier Hendrix Myles Jackson Kenadee Karr Abby Long Knox Maxie Grey Porter Babykey Samuel Elijah Villa Adigail Whitener Jaylynn Laidran Ryder Redwine Keegan Teel Raelyn Ashlock Claira Booth Owen Eddington Avalynn Kendall Lucas Todd .

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: · Burrow, Larry D., of Black Rock, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Crouch, Wesley K., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · King, Wyatt E., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Malone, Beau G., of Bono, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Morgan, Connor W., of Alicia, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Shewmaker, Allen N., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Yang, Ray Z., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology · Barrett, Melanie M., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Medical Office Administration · McFerrin, Cassandra M., of Hoxie, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Medical Office Administration · Roberts, Brooklynn A., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Medical Office Administration · Crow, Jessica L., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Nutrition and Dietetics · Andrews, Savannah G., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · Birdsong, Hannah C., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · Brown, Krista L., of Walnut Ridge, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · Dodd, William L., of Pocahontas, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · Dunivan, Allison A., of Trumann, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · Hutson, Jessica F., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · McDowell, Shawn H., of Paragould, AR; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing · McQuay, Madison G., of Harrisburg, AR; Associate o

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Victorian Watercolor Painting Workshop on Saturday June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff to learn how Victorian Americans used watercolors to brighten up their home. No painting experience is required.

We are pleased to present to you the fifth annual Diversity & Inclusion Conference for the community of Northeast Arkansas and surrounding areas. The conference will be held on Friday, June 21, 8:15 A.M. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cooper Alumni Center on the campus of Arkansas State University.

In the wake of the severe storms and tornadoes that struck Northwest Arkansas and other northern regions of the state on May 26, the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board is offering crucial advice to help homeowners and business owners avoid financial and emotional distress while repairing storm damage.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru commodity distributions in Randolph County on Wednesday, June 12 from 9 – 11AM or until food runs out at the following locations: Pocahontas Community Center 205 Geneva Dr. Pocahontas, AR Calvary or Missionary Baptist Church 17723 Hwy 90 W Ravenden Springs, AR Persons receiving USDA foods must reside in Randolph County. Recipients must also meet the income guidelines that have been set for The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Rani Glass, age 54, of Pocahontas; theft of property (M), public intoxication- drinking in public (M) Joanna Marie Jinright, age 30, of Pocahontas; FTA warrant Joel Lee Jones, age 70, of Pocahontas; terroristic threatening in the first degree- Class D (F) Connor Jesse ross, age 19, of Ravenden Springs; disorderly conduct (M), refusal to submit to arrest (M) Frank Lee Wheeler, age 28, of Success; failure to appear Cody C. Harris, age 31, of Pocahontas; warrant, theft of property (M) Paige Nicole Moon, age 32, of Ellisnore, MO; possession of drug paraphernalia- meth/cocaine, possession of a controlled substance Sch VI, no seatbelt- Class U-V Adam Douglas Ripley, age 41; absconding (F) Makenzy Stewart, age 24; warrant Dustin Beard, age 18, of Ravenden; criminal mischief in the second degree (