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The Downtown Network of Pocahontas will soon be asking for volunteers to help plan, organize and execute the task of planning a celebration to honor the 150th birthday of the Old Randolph County Courthouse.

Laura Asher, 1-2-22, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to ingest, inhale, etc., Furnishing Prohibited Articles Nicholas Baldwin, 12-27- 21, No Drivers License, No Proof of Insurance, Driving while Intoxicated, Failure to Appear, Fictitious Tags, Refused to Submit Chemical Test, Warrant Candice Bennett, 1-2-22, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule I/II Meth or Cocaine Jeremy Blackwell, 12-27- 21, Bench Warrant, FTA Warrant Timothy Blissenbach, 12- 26-21, Domestic Battery 3rd Degree Shoshawna Mack, 12-27- 21, Unlawful Activities James McCurry, 1-2-22, Warrant of Arrest Blaze Mullins, 12-27-21, DWI Drugs, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Meth, Possession Drug Paraphernalia-Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Driving Left of Center, Resisting Arrest Mario Neal, 1-2-22, Communicate False Alarm, Obstructing Governmental Operations Terry Peoples, 12-30-21, Warrant-Theft of Property Anthony Pfeffer, 12-26-21, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of Firearms by Certain Person, Harassment, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Manufacture of Controlled Substance-Meth, Possession of Meth, Criminal use of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of Paraphernalia Lisa Presley, 12-27-21, DWI Drugs, Open Container in Vehicle, No Insurance Nicholas Quale, 12-28- 21, Aggravated Assault on Household Member, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-1st degree Derrick Roberson, 1-1-22, Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest, No Proof of Insurance Sarah Smith, 12-31-21, Weekender Zachary Taylor, 12-27-21, Hold for ACC Michael Trevino, 12-31-21, Warrant-Revocation of Probation .

Insurance is something everyone needs but hopes to never use. Without insurance, already difficult situations could be made much worse and cause financial devastation.

According to Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage, the average funeral costs between $7,000 and $10,000. It can be easy to overlook planning for such a large expense, and many people may think their funeral costs will be covered by their life insurance policies. However, that isn't always the case and certain complications can arise. The funeral planning information guide Funeral Basics states that sometimes insurance policies become invalid if payments have not been made. Policies may have liens on them, or some named beneficiaries may no longer be alive. This can stall the process as issues are worked through. In addition, it can sometimes take between six and eight weeks for beneficiaries to receive life insurance policy payouts. Since many funerals take place within a week of a person's death, it's unlikely that surviving family members will be able to finance funerals with life insurance payouts. In addition, some policies may not be assignable, which means the benefits cannot be assigned to go to a third party who will file the claim for you (i.e., the funeral home or an assignment company with which the funeral home partners). It's important to determine if an existing policy is assignable and to take appropriate measures if it is not. Individuals may want to consider burial insurance or preneed funeral insurance. Another option is to use preplanning services, which allow people to prepay for funeral expenses and make planning decisions regarding the services and burial so that family members will not be tasked with financing and/or planning a funeral during a difficult time in their lives.

If you are considering saving an animal’s life in the New Year, congratulations and thank you! One of the humane society’s repeated reminders is “Don’t shop; ADOPT!” Animal welfare groups like humane societies and others believe that adopting from an area animal rescue group saves lives, reduces the stray population and helps control the pet overpopulation problem. (In Arkansas, all dogs and cats adopted through RCHS, 5RAA or Pocahontas Animal Control are required by Arkansas State law to be sterilized.)

Pocahontas Schools January 10-14 Breakfast Menu Monday-Cinnamon Bun, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Tuesday-Breakfast Burrito, salsa, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Wednesday-Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Thursday-Pancakes with Ham slice, syrup, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Friday-Sausage, Biscuit, gravy, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Lunch Menu Monday-Home Style Meatball Potato Bowl, Green Beans, Fruit, Hot Roll, Milk Tuesday-Chicken & Noodles, Steamed Broccoli, Carrot Coins, Crackers, Fruit, Milk Wednesday-Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Tater Tots, Juice, Milk Thursday-Quesadilla, Salsa, Seasoned Beans, Fruit, Milk Friday-Macaroni & Cheese, California Blend, Veggies, Cherry Tomatoes, Fruit, Milk Maynard Schools January 10-14 Lunch Menu Monday-Deli Sub, Sandwich Salad Cup, Baby Carrots, Ranch Dressing, Strawberries, Assorted Milk Tuesday-Chicken Sandwich, Sandwich Salad Cup, Potato Wedges, Sliced Peaches, Assorted Milk Wednesday-Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Diced Fruit Mix, Roll, Assorted Milk Thursday-Taco Meat, Tostitos, Salsa Cup, Cheddar Cheese, lettuce, Tomato, Baked Beans, Rice Krispie Treat, Applesauce Cups, Assorted Milk Friday-Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, Sandwich Salad Cup, Fresh Broccoli, Assorted SideKicks, Assorted Milk .