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with Jean Pearcy Are you like Scarlett O’Hara? “Pea green with envy?” Maybe not for the same reason Scarlett was envious, but envious because your neighbors have flocks of hummingbirds from spring until way up into the fall. You too can attract hummers next summer.
Arkansas Regional Account Executive I won’t always do this—because, let’s face it, it rarely happens—but I was wrong. Over a year ago, the Maynard School Board voted to hire Dr.
Arkansas is diverse. Different communities have unique needs that require individual attention, but, as I visited all corners of the state in August, there was a consistent message – we need more skilled workers.
The House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee reviewed a vital report from the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regarding family preservation services. The data presented painted a hopeful picture of progress in our efforts to support Arkansas families and protect our children.
The Pocahontas High School Senior Class of 1974 will hold their 50 year class reunion Saturday, Sept. 14 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Pocahontas. Cost for the event and catered meal is $35 per person. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. The Friday night before, Sept. 13, the class will be recognized at the Pocahontas Redskin vs. Brookland Bearcats football game at 7 p.m. at Schoonover Stadium. Please make plans to attend and enjoy a time of visiting and reminiscing.
The 2024 Fall Adult Church League Softball season starts Sept. 17.
with Jenny Tyson Now that the calendar has flipped to September, my husband begins his journey for the perfect “wall hanger” as he calls it. Yes, it is deer season, and my husband has officially become a fixture at his deer feeders, foot plots and lease land.
Joseph R. Moore, 80 formerly of Pocahontas, AR passed away Friday, August 30,2024 in Rogers, AR. He was born July 4,1944 in Beaumont, TX to the late John J Moore and Eileen (Thompson) Moore. Joe graduated from Pocahontas High School, Arkansas State University, and the University of Arkansas. He taught in the political science department at Arkansas State University, before moving to Little Rock where he worked in state and federal positions for over 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2006 he returned to Pocahontas to live. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, John Moore, Jr and James L. Moore. He is survived by his two sisters, Carolyn Goff (James) of Bentonville, Virginia Moore of Centerton, AR, his nephew, Michael Goff, his niece, Julie Joyner (Stephen), and great nieces, Kelsey and Kristen Joyner. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends. To sign the online guest book please visit www. bernafuneralhomes.com
Just off of Highway 62 between Pocahontas and Imboden, Anette Bolle and her husband Andreas had found in 2006 their dream spot to ultimately settle in the U.S. and finally move to the states from Germany in 2022. The couple brought with them their broad knowledge and experience in the metal industry and their dreams of living in a place where they could expand their market across the Atlantic.