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Exciting changes are on the horizon for theater supporters in Pocahontas as Marr Street Productions steps into the spotlight by taking over the Downtown Playhouse. This transition comes as the nonprofit organization that has been managing the Playhouse, Downtown Playhouse & Second Act Productions Acting Company, has decided to pass the torch, donating the theater building and all its assets to the next generation of performers in the area. As of August 28, 2023, Downtown Playhouse has officially transferred its operations to Marr Street Productions, which will now be known as Marr Street Playhouse.

Pocahontas Schools is on the lookout for Community Service Learning (CSL) partners to engage its 9th grade students in valuable community service experiences, aligning with state-mandated service hours. If your organization is eager to facilitate meaningful opportunities for our students, you are encouraged to apply today.

Tuesday night saw participants and spectators gather to usher in the annual Randolph County Fair festivities with the annual parade. The procession marks the commencement of a week-long celebration. The parade showed a large number of participants, featuring a mix of entrants, ranging from beauty queens to fire trucks, all contributing to the sights and sounds that marked the event. For more scenes from the annual parade, additional photographs can be found on page 10.

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Black River Technical College (BRTC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Proventus to provide leadership development courses designed by members of its team of retired U.S. Navy Seals.

A meeting between members of the Randolph County Quorum Court, local officials and representatives of the statewide preservation organization, Preserve Arkansas, took place last Friday to discuss the future of the county courthouse and potential preservation efforts.