July 2024

Humane Society

• Cats have 230 bones, a whopping 24 more bones than humans. • Cats stare with their mouth hanging open because they have an extra organ that tastes scents in the air.

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Arkansas House

The House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee received updates on the ongoing efforts by state agencies to enhance accessibility in their facilities for individuals with disabilities.

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Just Jana

Sitting in a restaurant: ME: I’m cold. MIKE: Want my shirt? ME: Yes, or you could just sit by me and hold me.

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Explore Randolph County with Us!

Randolph County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for an array of unique attractions and events that truly highlight the essence of our vibrant community. From engaging workshops to fun-filled festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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The French Press

Call it what you want, but I get pleasure from getting out and about in the community, trying new restaurants, shopping at new stores and visiting all the established businesses in the county. I have my favorites, sure, but every business, new and old, is special to me, and I always want to show my appreciation.

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Pocahontas School Orientation

Orientation for Pocahontas Schools will be Friday, Aug. 9. We look forward to kicking off the 2024-25 school year and meeting with all of our parents and students this day. There are lots of new faces on campus this year, so come meet the awesome PSD staff!

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Randolph County Backpack-2-School seeks sponsors for the 2024-2025 school year

The summer is passing quickly and it will soon be time for parents and children to begin the process of getting ready for school to start. Getting ready for the beginning of the school year by purchasing school supplies is a very costly endeavor and difficult for families, especially those with several children. Often children have outgrown clothing and shoes and parents find themselves struggling with those needs also.

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CYNTHIA ANN WHITE

Cynthia Ann White, age 69, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She was born August 25, 1954, and grew up in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Adrian L. White and Martha White. She graduated from Pocahontas High School where she played the clarinet, oboe and saxophone and was a majorette with the marching band. She moved to Jonesboro where she earned a degree in banking and finance at Arkansas State University. Cynthia was employed for many years by the State of Arkansas as a State Bank Examiner. She worked at First National Banks in both Paragould and Jonesboro. She moved from Little Rock to Rogers in 1992 and worked at Arvest Bank for 13 years in Bentonville and Rogers. Cynthia so loved and enjoyed visiting her hometown of Pocahontas and the First United Methodist Church where she attended in her youth. She loved watching the old classic movies, westerns, Andy Griffith, Little House on the Prairie, and The Waltons. She enjoyed symphony performances and Broadway musicals. She loved shopping at flea markets and antique stores and sharing special times with family and friends. Her greatest passion was rescuing and rehoming dogs or taking them on herself. For many years, she worked with Ozark Haven Animal Rescue helping with rescues in Arkansas and Missouri. Cynthia leaves behind her many friends and the dedicated and loving staff at Innisfree Nursing and Rehab as well as those at The Meadows Assisted Living where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior on June 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian L. White and Martha White, and a grandniece. Cynthia is survived by one brother, Dr. Charles A. White (Rebecca) of Fayetteville; one sister, Karen Blair (John) of Rogers; one niece, Lauren Bass (Justin) of Frisco, Texas; three nephews, John Brennan Blair (Jorja) of Rogers, Brian White of Fayetteville and Dr. Kyle G. Blair (Sharon) of Rogers; and several grandnephews and a grandniece. Tw

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