Dar Burger of Pocahontas from Pocahontas High School was elected as Justice of the Peace 5 for Rooks County at Arkansas Boys State 2025, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion.
Sadler Jackson of Pocahontas from Pocahontas High School was elected as City Council Position 3 for Bush City at Arkansas Boys State 2025, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion.
Studio 67 Theater Company located at 214 W. Everett in Pocahontas will host drama camps this summer for kids ages 8-17. The three camps include Hamilton, June 16 to 19; Wicked, July 7 to 10 and Rebels, July 14 to 17. Registration is $75 per class or you may register for all 3 classes for $175. To register call 870-378-7507. All camps are from 10 a.m. to
The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) is accepting applications for its biennial Juried Artist Registry of Arkansas women artists. The application is available on the ACNMWA website at www. acnmwa.org/programs/juried- artist-registry. The deadline to apply is July 31, and there is a $20 entry fee.
T h e A rkansas legislature and the governor agreed earlier this year that food stamps should not be used to buy candy, soft drinks and junk food.
Each year on Memorial Day, Arkansans come together to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their dedication, and the deep debt of gratitude we owe to them and their families.
Let’s just get this out of the way: John Allen and I are creatures of habit, bonded by caffeine, chaos, and croutons. We lunch like it’s our job (and some days, it truly feels like the only part of our job we’re qualified for). Three to four times a week, we hit our rotation of local legends — Don’s, Dora’s, Kerley’s — and when it’s time for dessert, we do what anyone with functioning taste buds would do: Buttercream Bakery.
The Spousal Unit and I were on the sofa watching Jeopardy Champions. It’s a game show where hand picked geniuses answer extremely hard questions: MIKE: Those people are just wired differently.
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has announced the results of its 2025 Board of Director and Nominating Committee elections.
Emilia V. “Emmy” Lambert, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.