The Importance of Being Present During Your Pet’s Final Moments: The Last Act of Love
The Importance of Being Present During Your Pet’s Final Moments: The Last Act of Love
The Importance of Being Present During Your Pet’s Final Moments: The Last Act of Love
Sarah Bates, age 37, of Ravenden; theft of property (F) Landon Copeland, age 38, of Maynard; terroristic threatening in the first degree-Class D (F) Ashley Ann Crow, age 42, of Pocahontas; ACT 570 Tramane N. Houston, age 42, of Pocahontas; breaking or entering (F), theft of property (M) Thomas Fingy, age 42, of Pocahontas; sexual indecency with a child (subsequent to 2001 Amendment) (F), sexual assault in the second degree-Class B (F) Jerry A. Thielmier, age 67, of Pocahontas; no proof of insurance (first or second offense) -Class U-V, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked-Class U (M), open contained alcohol in motor vehicle, possession uncontained medical marijuana, warrant James R. Snyder, age 38, of Pocahontas; public intoxication- drinking in public (M) David Amlek, age 37, of Pocahontas; FTA Nicholas C. Baldwin, age 34, of Pocahontas; FTP, FTA Jeremy Barnum, age 42, of Searcy; attempted commercial burglary, criminal trespass (M), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia Justin Holowell, age 38, of Pangburn; attempted commercial burglary, criminal trespass (M) William Johnson, age 45, of Biggers; no arrest data Vanessa V. Kriaris, age 43, of Maynard; warrant FTA driving on suspended or revoked Tonya Marie Dotson, age 36, of Ravenden Springs; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Sch I, II Darryl Jordan, age 56, of Pocahontas; driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked- Class U (M), driving while intoxicated-second offense (M), refusal to submit to chemical test Mickie Jean Regina, age 32, of Paragould; failure to appear (M) failure to pay, shoplifting-endangering welfare of a minor second degree Drake A. Smith, age 27, of Walnut Ridge; driving while intoxicated- drugs (M), driving left of center-Class U (M), speeding- Class C (M), driving with improper tint signal for stopping or turning
The Pocahontas School District will hold a second Title I meeting on Monday, October 20 starting at 5 pm in the Junior High Parent Center. All parents and guardians are invited to attend to listen to the district’s progress toward goals, accreditation reports, federal programs report and student performance.

The Pocahontas School District is proud to announce that Ms. Monica Brewington, a dedicated fifth-grade math teacher at MD Williams Upper Elementary School, has been selected for the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, a prestigious statewide program operated by Each Day Communications in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Arkansas l aw m a ke r s held a series of committee meetings this week, covering issues ranging from childcare to criminal justice, energy development, and transportation infrastructure.

Emily Louise Anderson of Story City passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be Thursday October 9th at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City. Emily was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Paul and Thelma (Buck) Johnson. After living in Waukee for a short while, Emily grew up in the Pilot Mound area. After graduation, she attended Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls. She taught (mostly) 3rd grade in the Randall and Rolfe school districts from 1957-1971. When DMT school closed, she opted to move to the sub list and stay at home with her children. Over the years, she also taught piano to hundreds of children, and spent time accompanying them for choirs, contests, church events and more. She loved working with young people, and always said that is where the future is. They are always fresh and optimistic even if they did not like to practice their lessons. Emily was an accomplished keyboard artist. She was blessed with natural abilities and it appeared to be easy for her. Her home church bought their first organ when she was 12 years old. She had already mastered the piano so this was something new and challenging. She became their organist and continued playing church organs in every community where they lived. In fact, she played organ for a total of 72 years age 12 to 84!! During her life, Emily served on many boards and committees, including the Iowa High School Music Association, Area Education Agency, library boards, school boards and many others. She was passionate about service to others. Probably her most favorite was her service to the P.E.O. Sisterhood where she served in leadership positions in local chapters and at the state and international levels. She served on the Iowa State Board of the P.E.O. Sisterhood from 1982 1990. After the state board stint, she went to work at the P.E.O. Headquarters in Des Moines lining up and planning their International Conventions in many cities around the United States. Her life was full and very enjoyable. She loved every minute of it, and she loved inspiring others to be and do their very best. That energy will be missed. She is survived by her husband Chuck of 68 years and daughter Kay, both of Story City, as well as her brother Frank in Houston, Texas and grandchild Laura in Katy, Texas. Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother Warren, sister Barbara, and son Tom. Memorials will be dealt with judiciously by her very responsible family, and are being received at P.O. Box 118 Story City, IA 50248. Soderstrum Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

A quarter century of chills, thrills and screams will be celebrated this October as the Water Valley Fire Department marks the 25th anniversary of its popular Haunted House and Hayride.

The Pocahontas School District proudly announces that Ms. Victoria Pratt, Director of Child Nutrition, has been appointed to the Board of the Arkansas School Nutrition Association (ASNA) as the Membership Chair.

The Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) has secured more than a billion dollars in research funding since it was created about 25 years ago, its directors announced at a recent meeting.

Pocahontas tennis send two to state