The 2023 Spring River’s Got Talent show will be held at 6:30 pm on August 26 at the Hardy Civic Center and is now accepting auditions from solo or duo singers to compete for $1,750 in prize money - $1000 first place, $500 second place and $250 third place. The event is organized by the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce (SRACC).
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Sewing and Quilting workshop in August. The workshops have a registration fee and reservations are required.
Preacher Pat Bodenhamer of First United Methodist Church has taken the initiative to combat hunger among students by reintroducing her Snack Wagon, a mobile snack station stocked with goodies and healthy treats. Assisting her in this cause, Mrs. Carol Massey joined hands to ensure the wagon was filled with an assortment of yummy snacks.
During the regularly scheduled Randolph County Quorum Court Meeting on Thursday night, July 13, Randolph County Judge Ben Wicker was given approval from the justices to make a bid of $750,000 to purchase the oldAlma Spikes Elementary School property on Highland Drive near the Bowlin Addition in Pocahontas.
Lexie Rose Rice joined the world Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 9:34 a.m. She was born at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Missouri to Josh and Nikki Rice of Pocahontas.
On June 27, the Arkansas Rice is Nice Cooking Contest took place at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, showcasing the culinary skills of budding young chefs. The competition, aimed at students aged 9-18 or in the 4th through 12th grades, serves as a platform to introduce the significance of rice as both a crop and a versatile dietary staple. With Arkansas contributing nearly 50% of the nation’s rice production each year, the contest plays a crucial role in promoting the state’s agricultural prowess.
Cabbage, tomatoes, corn and cucumbers, cucumbers, cucumbers!!! We have definitely been blessed with a bumper crop of cucumbers this year! The conditions must have been perfect! So let’s do pickles! DILL PICKLES Ingredients: 1 qt. cucumbers, medium size 2 sprays and stems of fresh dill 3-4 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp alum 2 C water 2 T salt 2 T vinegar Directions: Wash and pack cucumbers in sterilized quart jar.
Harmon and Susan have awarded their 2023 Maynard High School Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. This annual scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic ability, need and clarity of purpose. Haleigh McDonald is this year’s recipient.
The annual Janes Cemetery meeting will be held on Saturday, July 29 at noon at the Ravenden Springs Church of Christ fellowship building. A potluck lunch will be served. Donations for the maintenance of the cemetery can be given at that time, or checks may be made out to Janes Cemetery Mowing Fund and mailed to Bill Bailey, 1912 N Park St, Pocahontas, AR 72455.
James Randy Day, a 63-year-old resident of 200 Red Rock Trail in Pocahontas, finds himself at the center of a legal storm for the alleged cruelty to animals. The Prosecuting Attorney, Devon Holder, for the 3rd District has filed charges against Day for the crime of Aggravated Cruelty to a Dog, Cat or Equine (1st Offense), dating back to August 1, 2017, and continuing thereafter.