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Several have already filed for office

As of Friday, November 10, the field of candidates vying for various offices in Randolph County has taken shape. The following individuals have officially filed to run for office: • Tom Dildine Position: Constable of Janes Creek Party Affiliation: Democrat (D) •Steve Bounds Position: Constable of Warm Springs Position: Randolph County Justice of the Peace District 3 (R) • Roy W.

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Randolph County Jail Log

Christopher Bates, age 36, of Swifton; sentenced per judge Slade Fogleman, age 42, of Maynard; driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked, Class U (M) Samson Langlij, age 35, of Pocahontas; public intoxication-drinking in public (M), disorderly conduct (M), open container Jeremy Allen, age 43, of Pocahontas; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance sch I, II Kaireik Burgess, age 23, of Paragould; warrant of arrest Dinesa Poe, age 38, of Pocahontas; possession of Meth Lt 2G, possession of drug paraphernalia Donald Jorimle, age 41, of Pocahontas; driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked-class U (M), no proof of insurance (first or second offense)-Class U-V James McIntire, age 29, of Pocahontas; theft of property lost/mislaid/ delivered by mistake-( M) Jeremy Blackwell, age 45, of Pocahontas; bench warrant, warrant of arrest Chad Owens, age 26, of Corning; warrant FTA Darrell Poe, age 54, of Pocahontas; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia- methamphetamine/ cocaine, no proof of insurance(first or second offense)-Class U-V Natasha Arnold, age 31, of Doniphan; warrant Holly Branscum, age 35, of Ravenden Springs; disorderly conduct (M), public intox Jordan Poteet, age 36, of Ravenden; domestic battering in the third degree (M) Daniel Tyler, age 43, of Mammoth Springs; failure to appear for misdemeanor offense (M) Keanu Heine, age 23, of Paragould; battery in the third degree-class C (M), terroristic threatening in the second degree- class A (M), criminal trespass (vehicle or premises is occupiable structure) (M), public intoxication-drinking in public (M) James McIntire, age 29, of Pocahontas; refusal to submit to arrest (M), fleeing on foot (M), disorderly conduct (M), public intoxication- drinking in public (M) Logan Riddle, age 23, of West Plains; warrant-FT

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Justices reviewing expansion options assessment for the Randolph County Courthouse

County Judge Ben Wicker and the Randolph County Quorum Court are currently exploring ways to expand the county courthouse as the current courthouse has become inadequate to meet the growing needs of the community. The three options under consideration were prepared by WER Architects and Petit & Petit Consulting Engineers of Little Rock. The following information is a brief overview of the 98-page analysis from the site visit submitted to the county by WER Architects and Petit & Petit Consulting Engineers on Oct. 5, 2023.

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Students win, books triumph: P.A.I.D magic

In response to the declining interest in reading among today’s youth, Pocahontas Junior High School has introduced an initiative called the Pocahontas Activities and Incentives Department (P.A.I.D) in Aug. 2021. Crafted to foster the love of reading, this program has rapidly gained momentum, encouraging students to plunge themselves into books, explore appealing narratives and share their literary adventures.

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Aquatic Center Waterpark Deals!

Need a day of Adventure? How bout’ a day of fun in the sun... ON A BUDGET! Well, allow your family friendly Pocahontas Aquatic Center to suit you up! Beginning May 28, 22 -June 12, 2022, stop in and purchase a Waterpark “pass” (valid Mondays-Thursday all season) at a discounted rate! KIDS-$75 ADULTS-$160 The Parks & Recreational crew along with your Aquatic Center staff are working hard to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to experience the excitement our city attractions have to offer, at feasible prices! So, SPLASH YOUR WAY, and take part in the WAVES of refreshment! .

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