The James Ranch in Pocahontas is gearing up to host an evening of entertainment, laughter and charitable giving on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. The event, set to take place at the ranch’s event center, will feature the renowned Heartland Dueling Pianos touring group, a musical ensemble known for their all-request, singalong and dance-along piano show.
sights into the origins of the new fire truck that will be kept at the new station, stating, “We ordered the truck two years ago. I was approached by Mike James that he would build a building if the city would rent it for a fire department to cover those in that area.” The city is capitalizing on this opportunity by utilizing the building rent-free, housing two trucks. Additionally, a jet boat will be stationed at the site for quicker access, showing the commitment to increasing emergency response capabilities.
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Black River Technical College (BRTC) will host the third annual First Horizon Lecture Series featuring true crime author and award-winning investigative journalist George Jared on Tuesday, March 12 in the Randolph County Development Center.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) recently awarded the Archer Realty Scholarship made possible by funding from Archer Realty to Bridget McNatt of Paragould. McNatt is a 2002 graduate of River Valley High School. She is seeking a degree in respiratory care. She is married to Timothy McNatt, and the pair share one daughter, Anna Saffell.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Vice President of Institutional Advancement Dr. Karen Powers Liebhaber was recently selected as a fellow of the 2024 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy. Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has selected 29 community leaders from Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee as fellows of the 2024 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive nine-month leadership development program that brings together public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders from the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. The 2024 DLI Executive Academy fellows were selected through a competitive application process led by DRA’s eight state governors and DRA’s federal co-chairman.
The Pocahontas Star Herald is excited to announce the upcoming release of a special magazine edition titled “Community Champions,” scheduled for release in the spring of the coming year. Following the success of the 2023 “Angels Among Us” special, the magazine aims to spotlight and honor ten exceptional local citizens who have gone above and beyond to make Randolph County an outstanding place to live.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Brad Baine recently graduated from the 2023 class of the Arkansas Community College’s (ACC) Leadership Institute “Attending and participating in the Arkansas Community Colleges Leadership Institute was a very beneficial and rewarding experience. It allowed me the opportunity to connect with outstanding leaders from all across Arkansas,” said Baine. “The leadership program was filled with strategic sessions that allowed me to grow as a professional and become a better leader. I am grateful for the Arkansas Association of Community Colleges executive leadership team and the high-quality leadership program that they are offering professionals of higher education.“ According to arkansascc. org, the ACC Leadership Institute, established in 2008, has provided leadership, administration, and advocacy training to approximately 300 emerging community college leaders in Arkansas. Many of their graduates have gone on to become college presidents and chancellors, vice presidents and chancellors, and other key community college administrators. This event is open to ACC members who are nominated by their institution’s president or chancellor. Approximately 24 people attend this annual, multi-session event.
We would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who made money donations, clothing donations, food donations, household donations and personal care items during our recent home loss. A special thanks to the Maynard Church of Christ, Pyburn Street Church of Christ, Biggers Church of Christ, Reyno Baptist Church, Noland Church of Christ, Skaggs Church of Christ, Pocahontas School District, Stokes Church of Christ, Red Cross, Beta Sigma Phi-Pocahontas Chapter and McNabb Funeral Home. We are so grateful for all the generous donations and the many wonderful acts of kindness that have been shown during this time.
Christmas is behind us, so it’s time now to think about the coming year. I hope all of you have a wonderfully happy and healthy year ahead. Let’s plan our New Year’s Day. In the South, it is customary to always have hog jowl and blackeyed peas. I was always told that this traditional fare was necessary to be blessed with prosperity throughout the coming year. I’m not sure it really works, but it’s a fun tradition, and besides, it means what I call a wonderful Southern dinner.