EMILIA V. ”EMMY” LAMBERT
Emilia V. “Emmy” Lambert, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 15, 1944 in Ibaqu, Colombia to the…
May 2025
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RAY COLEMAN SNODGRASS
Ray Coleman Snodgrass, 95, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. Ray was born May 15, 1930 in Pocahontas to the late Joseph…
WILHELMINA ”WILMA” ANN (THIELEMIER) WREN
Wilhelmina “Wilma” Ann (Thielemier) Wren, 88, of Engelberg, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025. Born in Engelberg on August 10, 1936, she was the youngest of 12…
Cox family donates in memory of Ruth Ann Cox
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the largest donation in the organization’s history. Mr. Don Cox, a long-time supporter of the museum, and his family have made this donation in memory of Mrs. Ruth Ann Cox, who passed away on November 7, 2023.
From Scratch
We survived Memorial Day weekend — and not a tornado in sight this time. That’s the kind of blessing you count twice when your family cabin is in tornado country and the weather forecast calls for rain all weekend.
From the Randolph County Humane Society
A little consideration for your faithful pet will provide you with many more years of companionship. Think about it.
Mayor recognizes April as Junior Auxiliary of Randolph County Month
Pocahontas Mayor Keith Futrell signed a proclamation announcing that April will be recognized as Junior Auxiliary Recognition Month in Randolph County. The Junior Auxiliary is a group of women committed to serving the children, youth and families of Randolph County. The group is passionate about making a difference where it matters most. The Junior Auxiliary impacts communities by their hands-on service projects that uplift and support, their support for local students, community outreach programs that meet evolving needs and ongoing training and leadership development to help every member grow and give back more effectively.
Pocahontas School Board addresses band program concerns, approves summer projects and personnel changes
A packed room of concerned parents and community members attended the Pocahontas School Board of Education meeting on May 19, where discussions centered on proposed changes to the sixth-grade beginner band program.
Randolph County Memorial Day event held
The Randolph County Memorial Day event was held at Randolph Gardens on Monday. American Made Store owner, Chad Overman was the speaker. The event drew a grand crowd beating the rain. Thank you to all who have given their lives in sacrifice to protecting our liberties.
Pocahontas High School Class of 2025 announces Honor Graduates
Pocahontas High School recently announced their Class of 2025 honor graduates. The Valedictorians were Maggie Baltz, Carli Chester, Wyatt Converse, Abby Pankey and Sophia Reintsma. The Salutatorians were Aiden Camp and Brianna Hassell. Honor Graduates were Madison Bagwell, Maggie Baltz, Paisley Baltz, Zane Baltz, Blair Baxley, Caydence Beal, Kynli Brandt, Aiden Camp, Carli Chester, Asellee Childers, David Coffey, Wyatt Converse, Cameron Daffron, Aiden Difani, Noah Dilday, Lucy Donner, Isaiah Doty, Phyanna Echeverria, Bernise Enoch, Ryker Fletcher, Landen Gettings, Jake Harry, Brianna Hassell, Lauryn Johnson, Jeremiah Land, Chance Lane, Abigail Liebhaber, Shiloh Linokmeto, Wesley Ludwig, Nathan Major, Michael Meloktakon, Charles Menard, Bailey Miller, Joslyn Nichols, Skyler Nun-Kelley, Abby Pankey, Alexis Percifull, Allie Reagan, Richard Regina, Sophia Reintsma, Brynnison Smith, Talon Taylor, Brayden Tillie, Destiny Ward, Karson Weitkamp, Lauren White, Blakley Williams and Jessie Young.