The Pocahontas Star Herald brought home a collection of awards this year from the Arkansas Press Association’s annual advertising and editorial conventions, recognizing both design excellence and editorial achievement.
A Randolph County man was taken into custody and sentenced to 30 days in jail after being found in direct contempt of court for recording court proceedings through a courtroom door window.
The Pocahontas soccer sign ups have begun. You can register online at pocahontassportsandrecreation. sportngin. com or go to Pocahontas City Hall and turn in forms Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 pm. to 4 p.m. Cost is $50 per player. League is for ages 3 to 12 and goes by a player’s age as of August 1, 2025. Last day to register online is August 3 at midnight and last day to register at City Hall is August 1 at 4 p.m. There will be no late registrations accepted.
Maynard High School bass fishing team participants Jaden West and Drew Damon, along with their coach Deputy Felipe Baiza, are making waves in the Student Angler Federation Tournament at Grand Lake, reeling in solid finishes across all three days of competition.
On June 12, Randolph County deputies responded to a physical domestic disturbance at 607 Waymon Trail. Deputy Corey Rowe was the investigating officer on scene.
Pocahontas summer league champs finish season on top
Eight members of the RSHS class of 1965 were present to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their graduation. They were Wilma Newsom Phillips, Kenny McMullin, Ray Emmons, Peggy Kay Mitchell Emmons, Freeda Peterson Bailey, Carma Jane Inness, Brenda Smith Johnston and Jerry Marriott. Photo submitted
The Five River Shooting Sport Complex will be hosting the June ATA Shoot on June 28. Registration will start at 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m., with shooting starting at 9 a.m.
Farmers and Merchants Bank donated nine oak trees to The Pocahontas Sports Complex. The City of Pocahontas Parks & Recreation appreciates this donation and looks forward to these trees growing and improving the facility.