The Junior Auxiliary of Randolph County will hold an informational meeting to help develop and grow the organization. The meeting will be September 14 at the old Randolph County Courthouse from 4 to 5 p.m. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
Regular Meeting August 21, 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 July 10, 2025 meeting: Treasurer’s Report: Comments of the Elected Officials: Old Business: New Business: 1. Appropriation Ordinance – E-911/Sheriff’s Radio Tower 2. Ordinance – Vicious Animal
Pocahontas swimmer Cari King won two ribbons at the National Senior Games in DesMoines, Iowa, for placing sixth in the 200-yard Individual Medley and eighth in the 50-yard Butterfly. The Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, take place yearly at the state level and every two years at the national level. While the state games are open to all athletes over 50, one must qualify for the national games. Athletes can qualify by either placing in the top three finishers at their state or scoring a qualifying time at a sanctioned event.
The Black Rock Youth Soccer league is now taking signups for their fall season. The registration fee is $20. The league is open to ages four through the eighth grade. Registration forms are available at city hall in Black Rock, and will be sent home with children from school. Checks can be made payable to the Black Rock Entertainment Committee. You can mail registrations forms and fee to 491 Elm Street, Black Rock, AR 72415. There is a drop box for after hours. If you have a business and would like to sponsor a team, the cost to sponsor is $150 and your business name will be printed on each team jersey. Deadline to enter is August 29 with games beginning September 20.
The Pocahontas Redskin Homecoming date has been rescheduled to October 24 with the opponent being the Westside Warriors. This change is due to the original opponent switching to an 8-man football program. This adjustment will help ensure that the celebration, activities and game take place with the full excitement the community looks forward to each year.
The Maynard Alumni & Friends Association will hold their annual reunion on Saturday, September 20 at 5 p.m. The reunion will be held at the Maynard High School Cafeteria at 74 Campus Drive in Maynard. For more information contact 870-378-6932, 870-378-4142 or 870-219-9762.
The Pocahontas Star Herald is set to debut its Pocahontas Redskins Fall Sports Preview this season.
Sloan-Hendrix varsity baseball team will hold tryouts. This is mandatory for all 9-12 grade students who plan to play spring baseball. Tryouts will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 22 after school on the new school baseball field. Requirements are that each student must have a current physical on file before tryouts begin. Players must be present to be considered for this year’s team. For more information contact, Coach Ben Brightwell.
The public is cordially invited to the Powhatan Community Center open house on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to see the updates that were made to the building. Refreshments will be served. The address is 2225 Highway 117 Spur in Powhatan.
The Maynard Pioneer Days is scheduled for September 18 through 20. The festival is looking for vendors. Items included can be crafts, lemonade, baked goods, church booths and food trucks. Call Maynard City Hall to reserve a spot at