A new national exhibit is the centerpiece for a collaborative project between Black River Technical College (BRTC) and the Eddie Mae Herron Center. The exhibit “Am I An American Or Am I Not?” focuses on the history of the Japanese American incarceration during World War II, and is named after a quote from Fred Korematsu, who famously challenged the mass imprisonments.
The Pocahontas School District invites all community members to join in on a public informational meeting about the 2025 millage campaign. The purpose of this meeting is to provide clear information about the proposed millage and to give the community the opportunity to ask questions and share their voice. Families, guardians and community members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the Pocahontas Community Center.
The Black River Technical College (BRTC) Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting at 12:30 p.m. on September 4 at the Paragould campus. For more information about BRTC visit https:// blackrivertech.edu/.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) is pleased to announce Freddie Huskey has accepted the position of Auto Collision Instructor.
The 45th Annual Maynard Pioneer Days is set for September 18 through September 20. Activities planned for the weekend include: Pioneer Prince and Pioneer Princess winners announced, baked goods contest and auction, parade, political speakers, blacksmiths demonstrations, craft and food vendors, bounce house, petting zoo, turkey shoot and live music by Finley Watkins and Dixon Street. The parade grand prize winner will receive $300. For more information contact 870647-2701.
ARDOT hosted pubic meetings this week in Pocahontas and Corning to discuss concerns from landowners on flooding regarding a hydraulic study. ARDOT will use computer generated models to help design bridges stretching across a new
The Pocahontas City Council met Aug. 12, covering a wide range of updates, proposals, and resolutions during its regular monthly meeting. Mayor Keith Futrell called the meeting to order, and with no public comments, the council approved the July meeting minutes and financial reports.
This week, members of the ALC Hospital, Medicaid, and Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee received a presentation on a new approach that could reshape how Arkansas delivers both workforce and social services.
The inmate population in Arkansas prisons will grow by an estimated two percent a year until 2035, according to an expert’s presentation at a conference of county officials, sheriffs, prison administrators and lawmakers.
I stopped at a convenience store for gas. As I was paying, the gentleman in front of me was carrying his 2 hot coffees out the door. The door didn’t open and this man spilled 2 hot coffees all over his hands and arms. I was freaking out trying to find napkins and he said “It’s cooled off now, no worries” and walked out the door. I looked at the cashier in disbelief and she said “He’s fine, he’s a farmer.” Indeed.