Arkansas Secretary of State tours BRTC
Before attending and speaking at the Pocahontas Rotary Club, Secretary of State Cole Jester stopped by to tour Black River Technical College (BRTC).
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Maynard Alumni & Friends seeking addresses
Last year the Maynard Alumni & Friends reunion was a fun and delightful event as the cafeteria overflowed with alumni and friends of all ages and classes were moved to classrooms. As several letters have been returned this year due to incorrect addresses, the Maynard Alumni & Friends Association, Maynard, AR, is seeking addresses and other information of alumni & friends of Maynard. If you did not receive or know someone who did not receive a letter or e-mail regarding the annual Maynard Alumni & Friends reunion, please call or text one of the phone numbers.
Pocahontas Municipal Airport looking for manager
General Statement of Duties Performs responsible administrative managerial and technical work in planning and directing the operations of a for profit business General Aviation Airport.
Author to host book signing at Randolph County Library Aug. 2
Book inspired by Pocahontas child aims to raise awareness for children with disabilities
BRAD to hold a public meeting on July 29
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Transportation program.
Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder announces re-election bid
Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has formally announced his re-election bid for the Third Judicial District, which consists of Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson and Sharp Counties. The election will be held March 3, 2026.
Annual Janes Cemetery meeting date set
The annual Janes Cemetery meeting will be held on Saturday, July 26 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 Patricia Bailey Vincent, 3702 Oakcrest Drive, Jonesboro, AR, 72405.
BRTC Nursing students attend clinicals at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Black River Technical College (BRTC) LPN-to-RN Transitional pathway students recently spent a weekend at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock doing clinical rotations.
BRTC enters articulation agreement with Crowley’s Ridge College
On Thursday, July 10 Black River Technical College (BRTC) entered an articulation agreement with Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) in Paragould. With this partnership both institutions will be able to offer students interested in business a seamless transition from one place to the other.
Pocahontas Star Herald earns multiple honors at Arkansas Press Association Conventions
The Pocahontas Star Herald brought home a collection of awards this year from the Arkansas Press Association’s annual advertising and editorial conventions, recognizing both design excellence and editorial achievement.