
Rock/Mineral Club presents “Birth of the Ozarks”
Mary Kocz Program Coordinator, Spring River Gem & Mineral Club (SRGMC) In the early 1980s, a Viking rune stone was found at Powhatten, Ark. near Old Davidsonville State Park.

Mary Kocz Program Coordinator, Spring River Gem & Mineral Club (SRGMC) In the early 1980s, a Viking rune stone was found at Powhatten, Ark. near Old Davidsonville State Park.
The Lady Redskin Volleyball team defeated the Walnut Ridge Bobcats in Jr and Sr volleyball matches at Pocahontas Tuesday, Aug. 27. Going up against her alma mater, first-year Head Coach Sydney Burgin’s girls swept Walnut Ridge in the Sr match 25-16, 25-17 and 25-14.

It was a night of firsts for new Head Coach Sydney Burgin, new Assistant Coach Briar Becton and the 2024 version of Lady Redskins volleyball as they swept the Hoxie Lady Mustangs Monday, Aug. 26 at Hoxie.

The Pocahontas High School Redskin Tennis team hosted the Harrisburg Hornets Thursday, Aug. 22 at Chase McDonnough Courts in Pocahontas. In girl’s single matches, winners were Kate Kazee over Barnes 6-4 and Anna Overman over Chesney 6-1.

with Jenny Tyson The hubby and I spent four days on the Little Red River this past weekend for a much-needed mini vacation. While on this vacay, I discovered a few things that I am now going to pass on to you.
Week of Aug. 26, 2024 This week, 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.
with Jana Caldwell I woke up at 5:30 before Mike got up. I thought to myself, I could get up now and make him breakfast as a surprise! Or… I could sleep late and give him $1 for a sausage biscuit. Anyone have change for a $5 bill?
This week, the House and Senate Education Committee convened to continue important work on the Educational Adequacy Study, a crucial study aimed at ensuring that every student in Arkansas has access to a high-quality education. One area of focus has been teacher recruitment and retention—an essential component in providing a stable and effective learning environment for our students.
with John Allen French, Arkansas Regional Account Executive After a much-needed writing hiatus, I am back. There are two things I realized: One, writing a weekly column, though it may sound simple and like much ado about nothing, can be a challenge.
The Maynard Methodist Church would like to extend an invitation to attend the 99th Old Folks Singing. The date set for the singing will be Sept.