AVON NEAL McCAMEY
Avon Neal McCamey, 81, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Avon was born on August 9, 1943, the son of the late George…
July 2025
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Quorum Court Agenda
Regular Meeting July 10, 2025 00 p.m. Call to Order: Pledge of Allegiance: Reading of the Agenda: Comments from the Public: Roll Call: Discussion or Corrections of the June 12, 2025 meeting: Treasurer’s Report: Comments of the Elected Officials: Old Business: New Business: 1. Appropriation Ordinance – Court Security Grant 2. Appropriation Ordinance – FEMA reimbursement Road Department 3. Resolution – Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Comp Time: ADJOURN:
June ATA event concludes with strong turnout
The June Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) event concluded successfully, drawing a strong turnout of local shooters for a day of competition, food, and fellowship.
From the Randolph County Humane Society
What’s the big deal about water anyway?
Howell Family to perform at Gravesville Church
The Howell Family will be at Gravesville Church, 9070 Hwy. 90 West, on July 13.
Court date set for bank theft case
A Pocahontas woman is facing multiple felony charges in Randolph County Circuit Court following an investigation into alleged financial crimes committed during her employment at First National Bank of Commerce.
BRTC Trap shoots their way past 7 states to take high ranks
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Trap and Skeet Team shot their way to the top of their conference in the USA College Clay Target League (USACCTL). During the Spring 2025 season BRTC competed against seven different collages and universities spread out across the central and northern regions of the United States. Overall, the 8-student team placed 4th in the conference with a score of 604.50. Individual students also brought home more titles to add to the team’s growing list of accomplishments.
Community Food Pantry installed at Thomas O’Marr Park
A new community food pantry has been installed at Thomas O’Marr Park in Pocahontas, providing a resource for individuals and families in need of non-perishable food and basic necessities.
• State Capitol in Review •
Due to its growing popularity, legislators allocated an additional $90 million to Educational Freedom Accounts.
JEAN CATHERINE BIGGER
Jean Catherine Bigger passed away on June 16, 2025 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Jean was born on October 23, 1941 in Pocahontas, AR to Paul and Lucille Barthel. Jean married Robert E. Bigger on August 9, 1964. Together they lived in Madisonville, KY where they enjoyed gardening, cooking, canoeing and camping trips, traveling, and time with friends and family. Upon retirement they moved to Panama City, FL where they enjoyed their true passion of fishing, always competing with each other for who caught the most vs. who caught the biggest. Jean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Randall Coy of Hendersonville, TN; her sister, Nancy Barthel of Pocahontas; sister Barbara Manzano and niece, Andrea Raymond of Tecumseh, OK; her sister in law Kaye Bigger of Pocahontas and her nephews, Ben Bigger of Rogers and Brock Bigger of Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bigger; her parents, Paul and Lucille Barthel; brother, Paul Barthel; sister, Rita Wurtz; and brother in law,