State Capitol in Review
The Arkansas Senate quickly approved legislation to protect the rights of more than 500 victims of child sex abuse who have already won civil cases and are waiting for their settlements to become official.
February 2025
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Arkanasas House
The Arkansas House has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Regular Session, during which several bills were passed.
From Scratch
If winter blues, constant rain, and the threat of catching whatever plague is going around had a theme song, it would be a sad trombone playing in the background of my life right now. The combination of cold, sickness, and endless dreary days has me crankier than a cat getting a bath—just ask my husband.
Speaking French
So, this is going to be one of those “here’s what we have in Pocahontas” type columns this week. After spending much of the week out and about in the community— mainly because the weather has been so nice, but also because I love getting out and visiting folks—I have plenty to share.
Just Jana
Mike and I went by a policeman with someone pulled over. The driver was sitting in his vehicle and the policeman was in his doing paperwork. This brought us to discussing when we were young and dumb and got pulled over. The policeman then would bring you to sit in the car with them. I guess they can’t really do that now with how the world has changed. It’s a shame because I can tell you one thing, when you are 16 years old, sitting beside this man in uniform that has to be at least 9 foot tall with a gun strapped to his side, talking about how he knows your dad, it makes you want to slow down and drive right... God bless the law enforcement that patrol in this day and time.
February is National Library Lovers’ Month
February is National Library Lovers’ Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the impact of libraries in communities across the country.
Pocahontas graduate wraps Up 25-year career at the AAA
Don Brodell has served the Arkansas Activities Association in various roles for more than 25 years but his run will come to an end as he has announced his decision to retire this summer.
Life is a Journey
As I heard all the weather reports of snow at the beach, I had a strong urge to take off and race to Gulf Shores to witness it all, this is history in the making! After all, it is our favorite beach, though we have been to several beaches along the Gulf and have even gone to beaches in other countries. But it’s Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach that we love best and it feels most like home. The grandkids have made so many memories here the youngest granddaughter was proposed to, and as if on cue thunderous cheers went up from people lining all the balconies. The facts of the business are we all just love Gulf Shores, and that is where we always want to return to. But even if we had gone yesterday we wouldn’t escape this cold, for we would be chasing it. But we surely would’ve gotten some of the most awesome (coolest) beach pictures ever in this snow, it is after all going to be Historical! I ran upstairs this morning and held a huge old conk shell to my ear to hear the sound of the ocean, it must be frozen. Y’all I may be old but I still get excited, we have our own private booking agent and she has notified me, that she just booked a Condo for us today. Spring Break it is, color us excited, the forecast is warm, and no sign of snow.
Randolph County Jail Log
Alicia Renee Arnold, age 33, of Pocahontas; warrant Regilson F. Pacay, age 21, of Little Rock; no proof of insurance- Class U-V, speeding- Class C (M), driving while license suspended or revoked pursuant to omnibus DWI (M) Sharon Ross, age 52, of Pocahontas; Act 570 Ethen Allenclay Everett, age 18, of Pocahontas; domestic battering in the third degree-Class A (M) Terra Nichole Bailey, age 41, of Pocahontas; revocation Logan Alan Hudson, age 29, of Pocahontas; contempt of court (F) John Wesley Mcabee, age 43, of Camp; driving while intoxicated- third offense (M), driving while license suspended or revoked pursuant to omnibus DWI (M), possession of a controlled substance Sch VI, refuse to submit to intoxication test, possession of drug paraphernalia, ACT 570 Nelson Mitchell, age 62, of Pocahontas; sentenced to CCC Michael Turner, Sr., age 54, of Maynard; contempt of court (F) Marshal Vowell, age 32, of Pocahontas; domestic battering in the third degree-Class A (M) Mandi Goodman, age 48, of Pocahontas; warrant Asa Jeremy Grooms, age 35, of Biggers; absconding (F), driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked- Class U (M) Cynthia Rena Kerley, age 54, of Pocahontas; warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia Lehman Lavon Blackwell, age 38, of Pocahontas; body attachment Michael Gene Rothe, age 46, of Pocahontas; battery in the second degree-Class B (F), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Sch I, II Steve Edward Sperandio, Jr., age 22, of Pocahontas; violation ignition interlock device (M), reckless driving-Class B (M), driving while intoxicated- second offense (M), refuse to submit to intoxication test Wingo Jeik, age 35, of Pocahontas; weekender Theodore Charles McIntosh, age 44, of Russellville; hold for other county