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The Dolphins Swim Team has joined forces with the Pocahontas Aquatic Center to provide swim lessons throughout the summer season. Led by the team coaches and senior members, these lessons aim to enhance water safety skills and foster a love for swimming among participants. Coach Alexis Lawhon, who began her swimming journey with the Dolphins 11 years ago, will be instructing toddlers to older children. Coach Christina Swint, a new addition to the team and a high school art teacher in Corning, will primarily work with the preschool group. Head Coach Anna Lawhon, boasting 25 years of experience in aquatics, will guide swimmers at all levels.

Powhatan Historic State Park, located at 4414 Hwy. 25 in Powhatan, will be hosting a series of summer workshops focusing on pearl stringing and canning. The workshops will take place in June and July, and advance registration is required.

The Randolph County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 18, at the historic Old Randolph County Courthouse. The main topic of discussion was an overview of the chamber’s recent successful community events, highlighting their positive impact on the local area.

As the nation prepares to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4556 is gearing up to host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the solemn grounds of Randolph Memorial Gardens. This longstanding tradition honors the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

Northeast Arkansas Intermodal, Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce College will co-host a regional job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at Black River Technical College in the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas campus.

May 29: Memorial Day Ceremony held at Randolph Memorial Gardens. 10 a.m.