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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing nearly 1,500 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.

The Kiwanis Club of Pocahontas is holding a book drive to collect books to share with children. They will be collecting books till August 29 for the age range of 0-11. Books may be brought from home, purchased from yard sales or flea markets and taken to any drop off location. Locations are Dr. Ungerank Chiropractic, First National Bank of commerce, Radiance Tanning or Farmers & Merchants Bank. The goal of the drive is to encourage literacy by providing new or gently used children’s books to childcare facilities in Pocahontas.

The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School.

The Reyno City Council meeting has been rescheduled for June 16 at 7 p.m.

Stacey Britton, age 35, of Pocahontas; warrant Landon Copeland, age 37, of Maynard; breaking or entering (F), theft of property (F), possession of firearm by certain persons (F), aggravated assault (F) Jennifer Lynn Collins, age 48, of Maynard; driving while license canceled, suspended or revoked (M), possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia Jonathan Cullum, age 41, of Walnut Ridge; warrant Aaron Lyndall Allison, age 40, of Greenbriar; no data James Henos, age 23, of Pocahontas; public intoxication- drinking in public (M) Joshua Kane Smith, age 30, of Maynard; murder in the first degree (F) Daniel Isacc Yancey, age 43, of Pocahontas; warrant Luke William Everett, age 22, of Hoxie; FTA, FTP Cory Hall, age 27, of Pocahontas; warrant Jody Alan Simkins, age 60, of Pocahontas; no charge data Johnny Wayne Smith IV, age 34, of Brookland; bench warrant Zeakel K. Wilkerson, age 49, of Reyno; possession of drug paraphernalia-methamphetamine/ cocaine Benjamin Palikkun, age 46, of Paragould; warrant Judy JoAnn Everett, age 45, of Swifton; bench warrant

Studio 67 Theater Company located at 214 W. Everett in Pocahontas will host drama camps this summer for kids ages 8-17. The three camps include Hamilton, June 16 to 19; Wicked, July 7 to 10 and Rebels, July 14 to 17. Registration is $75 per class or you may register for all 3 classes for $175. To register call 870-378-7507. All camps are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the kids will need to bring a sack lunch.