Following President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration in response to Arkansas’ March 14-15 storms and tornadoes and his announcement that he would provide Individual Assistance to Arkansans impacted by these storms, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State will provide Public Assistance to storm-impacted county and local governments.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Victorian Watercolor Painting Workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff to learn how American Victorians used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The registration fee covers the cost of materials. Please wear work clothes and bring a sack lunch. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a $15 registration fee.
There will be a reception for Pastor Pat on June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Weatherford Hall at the First United Methodist Church in Pocahontas. There will be light refreshments, fellowship and an opportunity wish her well as she steps from the pulpit to the classroom to teach the next generation. The public is invited.
Maynard High School recently announced their Class of 2025 Honor Graduates. The students were James Andrade, Savannah Barr, JossLynn Brown, Peyton Buckley, Olivia Compton, Kennedy Cox, Chloe Green (Salutatorian), Sarabeth Green, Bailey McCurter, Ashdon Melton, Savannah Perkins, Reicken Rainwater, Mason Seawel, Morgan Seawel (Valedictorian), Bailie Vallance and Gunner Williams.
The Junior Auxiliary of Randolph County is sponsoring a baseball and softball equipment donation event. The event will be located at the Pocahontas Sports Complex. Donations will be taken for the Spring/ Summer 2026 season. The items needed are gloves, bats, cleats and bags. More details on the date are coming soon. With the support of the community and giving back to the children of Randolph County, it helps provide sporting equipment to the next generation of athletes in our community.
Maynard Elementary awards Employees of the Year
2025 Honor Rolls for Seniors All A - 2nd Semester Maggie Baltz Paisley Baltz Makayla Barber Blair Baxley Jerry Cayetano Logan Cernosek Carli Chester Lauren Chester David Coffey Wyatt Converse Noah Dilday Isaiah Doty Joshua Froehlich Landen Gettings Brianna Hassell Chance Heavin Trent Johnson Chase Land Chance Lane Phoebe Lee Abigail Liebhaber Rylee Lisk Abby Pankey Angela Pritchard Sophia Reintsma Jayden Roper Journie Wipfler-Korbar A/B - 2nd Semester Norline Alfred Madison Bagwell Hayden Bailey Zane Baltz Caydence Beal Kynli Brandt Aiden Camp Kason Cruse Malora Davis Daisy DeClerk Geovany Erazo Ryker Fletcher Gabriel Flinn Cordelia Haley Ashton Holderbaugh Harmony Kisino-Loeak Fiona Koniske Jeremiah Land Madison Langford Joslyn Nichols Skyler Nun-Kelley Alexis Perciful Samuel Pyles Allie Reagan Richard Regina III Ashley Rice Michael Snyder Wesley Stowers Talon Taylor Brayden Tillie Destiny Ward Karson Weitkamp Lauren White Jessie Young All A - 4th Quarter Maggie Baltz Paisley Baltz Makayla Barber Blair Baxley Carli Chester Lauren Chester David Coffey Wyatt Converse Kason Cruse Malora Davis Noah Dilday Isaiah Doty Joshua Froehlich Cordelia Haley Brianna Hassell Chance Heavin Trent Johnson Chase Land Chance Lane Abigail Liebhaber Rylee Lisk Skyler Nun-Kelley Abby Pankey Angela Pritchard Sophia Reintsma Jayden Roper Dallas Segui Giana Simington Destiny Ward Lauren White Journie Wipfler-Korbar A/B - 4th Quarter Madison Bagwell Hayden Bailey Zane Baltz Caydence Beal Aiden Camp Jerry Cayetano Logan Cernosek Daisy DeClerk Aiden Difani Geovany Erazo Ryker Fletcher Gabriel Flinn Landen Gettings Caleb Graham Ashton Holderbaugh Stormee Jackson Lauryn Johnson Fiona Koniske Jeremiah Land Madison Langford Phoebe Lee Gregory LeVanway Koby Mahan Joslyn Nichols Alexis Perciful Kaytlin Phillips Samuel Pyles Allie Reagan Richard Regina III Ashley Rice Wesley Stowers Allen Tanner Talon Taylor Brayden Tillie Caleb Truitt Karson Weitkamp Jessie Young
Pocahontas High School recently announced their Class of 2025 honor graduates. The Valedictorians were Maggie Baltz, Carli Chester, Wyatt Converse, Abby Pankey and Sophia Reintsma. The Salutatorians were Aiden Camp and Brianna Hassell. Honor Graduates were Madison Bagwell, Maggie Baltz, Paisley Baltz, Zane Baltz, Blair Baxley, Caydence Beal, Kynli Brandt, Aiden Camp, Carli Chester, Asellee Childers, David Coffey, Wyatt Converse, Cameron Daffron, Aiden Difani, Noah Dilday, Lucy Donner, Isaiah Doty, Phyanna Echeverria, Bernise Enoch, Ryker Fletcher, Landen Gettings, Jake Harry, Brianna Hassell, Lauryn Johnson, Jeremiah Land, Chance Lane, Abigail Liebhaber, Shiloh Linokmeto, Wesley Ludwig, Nathan Major, Michael Meloktakon, Charles Menard, Bailey Miller, Joslyn Nichols, Skyler Nun-Kelley, Abby Pankey, Alexis Percifull, Allie Reagan, Richard Regina, Sophia Reintsma, Brynnison Smith, Talon Taylor, Brayden Tillie, Destiny Ward, Karson Weitkamp, Lauren White, Blakley Williams and Jessie Young.
The Randolph County Memorial Day event was held at Randolph Gardens on Monday. American Made Store owner, Chad Overman was the speaker. The event drew a grand crowd beating the rain. Thank you to all who have given their lives in sacrifice to protecting our liberties.
A packed room of concerned parents and community members attended the Pocahontas School Board of Education meeting on May 19, where discussions centered on proposed changes to the sixth-grade beginner band program.