On Friday, June 30, the newly constructed Pocahontas Elementary School served as the venue for an extensive mass casualty training exercise. The event brought together various local agencies, including the Pocahontas Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, numerous EMS (Emergency Medical Ser vices) units, fire departments, first responders and approximately 50 dedicated volunteers.
Joshua James Ray Donley of Pocahontas has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. The verdict was handed down by Third Judicial Circuit Judge Rob Ratton, who ordered Donley, 39, to serve 60 months in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
The Randolph County Library’s summer Storytime program has witnessed a remarkable turnout, prompting a generous donation by Bob and Kerri Adams. The couple has graciously offered the use of Adams Hall Event Center, formerly known as the Rendezvous, located in downtown Pocahontas, for the duration of June and July.
Powhatan Historic State Park, located at 4414 Hwy. 25 in Powhatan, will be hosting a summer workshop on canning in July. The workshop, which requires registration and a fee, is set to take place at the park and offers participants an opportunity to learn the art of preserving food through canning.
The Regional Convention of The Church of God is set to take place from July 7 to July 9 at The Church of God, located at the intersection of Park and Thomasville in Pocahontas. The convention, which encompasses the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma, promises to be an uplifting and spiritual event for attendees.
Despite the horrendous summer heat, this year’s Summer on the Square was a huge success. The event took place on Saturday, June 24.
The highly anticipated Annual Great Eleven Point River Float, hosted by the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Perry Properties, LLC, is set to take place on Saturday, July 1. “Our goal is to see how many people we can get for a float on our county’s finest floating river,” stated a spokesperson for the event.
Gateway CASA, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in the 3rd Judicial District of Arkansas, is delighted to welcome Rachel Koons as a new member of its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by executive director Vickie Greenway, who expressed enthusiasm for the invaluable contributions Rachel will bring to the organization’s mission.
Maynard was recognized with the prestigious Four-Star Municipality Award during the 89th Annual Convention of the Arkansas Municipal League, which took place from June 14-16. This accolade is bestowed annually upon municipalities that have displayed outstanding performance in various areas such as employee safety, wellness, vehicle safety and the prevention of legal liabilities.