
ARDOT hosts Future I-57 floodplain study meeting
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) held a public meeting in Pocahontas on August 26 and Corning on August 28 to discuss and receive public input about the floodplain study.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) held a public meeting in Pocahontas on August 26 and Corning on August 28 to discuss and receive public input about the floodplain study.

The James Ranch hosted one of its biggest weekends yet as the Arkansas Hare Scramble Championship Series returned Saturday and Sunday, drawing more than 200 riders, their families, and hundreds of fans from across several states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee.

Black River Technical College (BRTC) is pleased to announce Brandi Fleeman has accepted the position of Career Coach for Sloan Hendrix.
The Pocahontas School District invites all community members to join in on a public informational meeting about the 2025 millage campaign. The purpose of this meeting is to provide clear information about the proposed millage and to give the community the opportunity to ask questions and share their voice. Families, guardians and community members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the Pocahontas Community Center.

Black Rock’s new K-9 officially on duty
The Monday Night Ladies Bowling League will start on August 18 at 6 p.m. All skills level are welcome to sign up. No experience needed. The weekly dues are affordable. There will be prizes along with an end of season celebration. Shoes and ball available on site. The league will be played at P & R Bowling Alley. For more information call Victoria Pratt at 870926-3898 or Lynn Massey at 870-378-6552.
The Driftwood branch in Lynn has new hours. The new hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday

Local athletes win top honor for NEA sports

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Sgt. Jeff Dalton has been awarded the Warden’s Star for his heroic actions during a water rescue on the Eleven Point River last fall.
General Statement of Duties Performs responsible administrative managerial and technical work in planning and directing the operations of a for profit business General Aviation Airport.