NORMAN ESTLE SMART
Norman Estle Smart, 85, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. Norman was born in Pocahontas on April 27, 1939 to the…
February 2025
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Maynard Jr. Lady Tigers selected 1A – 3 All Conference
Selected to the Jr. Girls 1A - 3 All Conference team is the entire Maynard Jr. Girls starting lineup including (L-R:) Zoey Godwin, Maddie Koons, Jadyn Myers, Lunden Ulmer and Hannah Tennison.
Arkansas House
As we move through the 2025 legislative session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several important bills that will impact our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here’s a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session: SB59: An Act to Provide Each Public School Student with Breakfast at No Cost This bill ensures that every student in Arkansas public schools will be entitled to one free breakfast per school day, regardless of their eligibility for federally funded meals. Funded through medical marijuana tax revenue, the bill was passed with the goal of addressing food insecurity among students. Arkansas ranked as the hungriest state in the nation in 2023 with 18.9% of households experiencing food insecurity.
Pocahontas art students shine at local art festival
Several Pocahontas Redskin art students walked away with awards at the Visual and Performing Arts Festival on Feb. 16. Akira Harris, Olivia Toney and Lexi Kidd delivered stellar solo performances, showcasing their passion for the arts. Ellie Eddington won the Show Stopper Award for hand textures, while Addison Shipley brought home the Best of Show Award for texture still life. The other artists that participated were Claudia Russ, Lexi Tweedy, Cambree Russ, Addyson Forrester, Lilly Burgess and Amelia McKenzie.
Pocahontas transformed into a Winter Wonderland after snowfall
Pocahontas transformed into a Winter Wonderland after snowfall
Maynard Elementary opens book vending machine to reward students
Maynard Elementary School has launched its new book vending machine, offering students a unique way to be rewarded for their achievements.
Maynard High School awards students for perfect attendance
Maynard High School recently awarded students $50 each for achieving perfect attendance in the first semester. Pictured from left to right: Joy Parker, JT Parker, Peyton Tennison, Galveston Jones, Landon Brooks, Dakota Blackwell, Carley Ervin and Hollie Borden. Not pictured: Gage DeWailly, Kaleb Hicks, Fallon Humphries and Eli Tennison.
Pocahontas School Board approves budget items, facility upgrades and personnel changes
The Pocahontas School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on Feb. 17 in the PJHS cafeteria, addressing financial, personnel and infrastructure matters.
Jr. Lady Redskins fall to Brookland 28-18 in District Tournament
The second seeded Pocahontas Jr. Lady Redskins dropped a 28-18 decision to the third seeded Brookland Jr Lady Bearcats in the 4A - 3 Jr Girls District Tournament at Westside, Thursday, Feb. 13.
Maynard Jr. Girls win District Tournament: finish season 28-3
The Maynard Jr. Lady Tigers won the 1A - 3 District Tournament defeating Hillcrest and completing the season at 28-3 and going a perfect 14-0 in conference play.