1992
Davis Tries for Third Term State Rep. Mike Davis of Ravenden Springs has announced that he will seek re-election in the Democratic primary on May 26.
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Two honored at MLK Commission Event
Two Pocahontas women, Pat Johnson and Dr. Jan Ziegler, were among those honored recently at the Arkansas Martin Luthe King, Jr. Commission at the Nonviolence Youth Summit in Batesville. The commemorative King Week 2022 event included recognition of the two for their work in support of the Commission: to promote and preserve the life and legacy of Dr. King in our state; and to promote the principles of nonviolence and equality among all citizens.”
Stephanie Sutton to serve on BRTC Board of Trustees
POCAHONTAS, AR Jan. 21– Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Stephanie Sutton of Pocahontas to a 7-year term on the Board of Trustees of Black River Technical College.
Rhonda Blevins seeking fourth term as Randolph County Clerk
Randolph County Clerk Rhonda Blevins has announced her intentions to seek a fourth term as county clerk in the upcoming 2022 election. Elected for her first term in 2014, Blevins took office in 2015, quickly doing her best to modernize the office.
BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
2022 HELD AT THE JAMES RANCH POCAHONTAS, AR .
Community Scholars Training: Eddie Mae Herron Center
The Community Scholars Program of Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts is a free training opportunity for Arkansans interested in finding, documenting, and presenting community culture, folklife, and traditional arts. Participants will gain skills in documenting and researching culture; archiving and presenting research; and developing projects in collaboration with community stakeholders. We aim to prepare Community Scholars to feel confident in developing projects such as: oral history collections, exhibits large and small, web and digital content, cultural surveys/inventories on community traditions, and more.
From the Library…
Last year, the library gained 320 new patrons. The number of E-books checked out during the month of December was 865, while a total of 37,815 books were checked out throughout the year. There were 2,927 books added to circulation.
VFW Singing Contest
VFW Auxiliary #4556 is excited to announce our national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! Youth in grades K-12 can showcase their talent, display their patriotism and express their creativity while competing for their share of $2,000 in national awards. Contestants must submit a video of their solo vocal performance of The Star Spangled Banner.
WBU Announces Honor’s Lists
President’s List – Maynard: Bethany Autry, Destiny Autry; Pocahontas: Michael Barnett, Rachel Burtman, Elizabeth Erwin, Jared Erwin,Kira Rogers, Haley Rose, Logan Tharp, Kaitlyn White. Dean’s List: Pocahontas: Carlie Glenn, Carter Privett, Ashley Tweedy.
Randolph County Jail Log
Anthony Abraham, 1-22-22, Criminal Mischief 1st degree, Reckless Driving, DUI #1, Felony Fleeing, Interfering with Law Enforcement Officer Matthew Buckley, 1-23-22, Terroristic Threatening(F), Harassment, Criminal Trespass Kevin Gaeke, 1-21-22, Battery III, DWI Doyle Henson, 1-19-21, Warrant of Arrest Nicholas Hopkins, 1-18-22, Revocation of Probation Loren Johnson, 1-17-22, Possession of Firearms by Certain Person, White Warrant, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Eric Jones, 1-17-22, Warrant of Arrest Justin Lane, 1-20-22, Possession of Meth with intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Eric Martin, 1-21-22, Warrant-Bench, Warrant (Absconding), Petition for Revocation, Warrant Larry Matthon, 1-19-22, Driving on Suspended, Driving while Intoxicated, Violation of Restricted Interlock Device Edward McCauley, 1-17- 22, Theft by Receiving, Possession of Meth Kelsie Ohler, 1-21-22, Warrant-Bench, Warrant-Misdemeanor Sarah Smith, 1-21-22, Weekender Whitney Tweedy, 1-20-22, Bench Warrant Sheena Usher, 1-18-2022, Terroristic Threatening Vance Russell, 1-20-22, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass, Littering Angela Wicker, 1-19-22, Driving while Intoxicated, Careless & Inattentive Driving, Refusal to Submit Brandie Wilson, 1-17-22, Warrant of Arrest, Theft by Receiving, Possession of Meth .