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August 2025
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Safe Haven Baby Box opens in Pocahontas
A new avenue of hope is now available for families in crisis in Pocahontas, with the unveiling of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 3, 2670 N. Thomasville.
Firefighters help cows beat the heat at Tuesday sale
Firefighters help cows beat the heat at Tuesday sale
Powhatan Historic State Park to host August workshops
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury on Saturday, August 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as we bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life! No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in and interact with each other. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870-878-6765.
PJHS receives donation from P.E.O. Sisterhood
Pocahontas Junior High School recently received a donation of hygiene items from the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O. Sisterhood). Dr. Jan Ziegler, representing the local Pocahontas chapter, delivered the much needed supplies to school counselor, Bridget Phelps.
Grisham receives JAG award
Mr. Ricky Grisham, a Sloan-Hendrix teacher, recently was recognized for his exceptional performance in Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) at a luncheon held in Little Rock. This award recognizes six areas: on time graduation, employment rate, full-time employment rate, total fulltime positive outcomes, further education rate and connectivity rate.
Imboden Area Charter School welcomes new superintendent
Imboden Area Charter School has announced the appointment of Scott James as its new superintendent.
Keith Sutton Five Rivers Shooting Complex announces new hours
The Keith Sutton Five Rivers Shooting Complex is announcing new hours being September 1. The complex will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Pocahontas School District closed for Labor Day
Pocahontas Schools will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular our schedule on Tuesday, September 2.
BRTC awards Harps Foods Scholarship
Lauryn Johnson of Pocahontas has been awarded the Harps Foods Scholarship.