Powhatan Historic State Park will host its “Ghost Walk” programs Saturday October 18. Programs begin at 6 p.m. and run every 20 min until 8:40 p.m. Participants will visit historic buildings, hearing the many ghost stories, folk tales and legends about the park in its 200-year history. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for children 6 - 12 and free for 5 and under. No registration required. Grab some kettle corn and join a tour when you can.
A quarter century of chills, thrills and screams will be celebrated this October as the Water Valley Fire Department marks the 25th anniversary of its popular Haunted House and Hayride.
The Pocahontas School District will hold a second Title I meeting on Monday, October 20 starting at 5 pm in the Junior High Parent Center. All parents and guardians are invited to attend to listen to the district’s progress toward goals, accreditation reports, federal programs report and student performance.
Lifelong Greene County resident and respected community leader Brian Carter has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative, District 1. With a proven record of public service, deep community roots, and a commitment to common-sense conservative leadership, Carter enters the race with the full support of his family, colleagues, and neighbors.
Socktober underway to benefit Together We Foster
The Pocahontas Redskins returned to competition this week after the Eye of the Tiger River Run at Davidsonville State Park was canceled due to weather and poor course conditions.
On Monday, September 22, Black River Technical College (BRTC) and Ozarka College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will give students the option to simultaneously enroll in Ozarka’s Precision Machining program and BRTC’s Gunsmithing program.
The Pocahontas School District will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic along with the Randolph County Health Department on October 15 and October 16. The health department will be on campus to administer flu vaccines to students and staff. Consent forms will be sent home with students. If you would like your child to receive the vaccine, please complete the consent form and return to your child’s school nurse by October 10. Please call your child’s school nurse with any questions at 870-892-4573.
Proventus, LLC, has announced their 2025 scholarships will be in memory of the late Cecile Rachel Stern.
Hands on Learning holds ribbon cutting