The Pocahontas Jr Lady Redskins swept both games in the Southside Classic at Batesvile Southside defeating Tuckerman 39-23 and Bradford 39-34. In defeating Tuckerman, Aubrey Coffey led Pocahontas with 14 points.
The Pocahontas Redskins Swim Team hosted their first high school swim meet of the 2024-2025 season with 70 swimmers participating from Brookland, Greene County Tech, Heber Springs, Hoxie, Jonesboro, Mountain Home, Searcy, Walnut Ridge, and Westside-Jonesboro. The Lady Redskins placed 3rd and the boys placed 5th.
The Randolph County Library is collecting gently used sweaters and coats for the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. They will be accepting items Nov.
The Downtown Network of Pocahontas invites the community to join them for “A Dr. Seuss Christmas” themed parade.
Members of the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce board met with the City of Pocahontas budget committee on Nov. 21 to address concerns about potential funding cuts.
The Pocahontas Sr Lady Redskins opened their 2024 - 25 season with a 45-29 victory over the Corning Sr Lady Bobcats Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Corning.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders brought the state capitol to Pocahontas on Wednesday, Nov. 13, as part of her “Capitol for a Day” initiative, engaging with local leaders, educators and residents across various sectors.
A heartfelt Veterans Day program was held on Monday at the Randolph County Courthouse, where community members gathered to honor the service and sacrifices of local veterans.
Misti Stowers of Buttercream Bakery & Frozen Custard proudly represented Randolph County at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, finishing eighth overall in the world dessert category. Competing against 20 of the best dessert chefs, Stowers showed off her culinary skills with two standout creations.