ASPSF awards Spring 2025 scholarships to single parents from Randolph County
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates Spring 2025 scholarship recipients from Randolph County, Felicia Graves and Summer Grider.
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Gulban receives Key to the City
Gulban receives Key to the City
Medical students tour Pocahontas, learn about local history and quality of life
A group of medical students from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro visited Pocahontas this week for a guided tour of the city, gaining insight into the community’s quality of life and rich history.
John T. Wayne: A grandson’s journey from hidden heritage to the silver screen
For most of his life, John T. Wayne, born Terry Wayne Hammock, had no idea he was connected to Hollywood royalty. His father never spoke of it, and his grandmother, when pressed, would simply say it was “none of their business.” But after years of curiosity and research into his family tree, Wayne uncovered a long-buried secret that changed everything he thought he knew about his heritage.
Family loses home, livelihood in Dalton tornado: “The lasting effect is never ending”
Jordan and Kori Hoggard and their three children lost everything when an EF-3 tornado tore through Dalton on March 14, destroying their home, farm, vehicles, equipment, and livestock.
Downtown Revival: Restaurant and Lounge Spark New Life in Pocahontas, Arkansas
Bobby Adams remembers the moment the spark ignited. Standing in the heart of his hometown of Pocahontas, he spoke with the late Mayor Keith Sutton about his dream of giving back to the community that raised him. Sutton’s advice was simple yet powerful: invest in downtown. That conversation would become a driving force behind Adams’ mission to help revitalize the city’s historic core — and now, that dream is taking shape.
Jury convicts Rogers on multiple felony charges
A Randolph County jury convicted Bryan K. Rogers of multiple violent felony charges March 20, including three counts of attempted capital murder, stemming from a 2022 arson attack on the home of Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell and a subsequent high-speed pursuit during which Rogers fired at pursuing law enforcement officers.
Mayor delivers State of the City address as council discusses housing economy and public safety
The Pocahontas City Council met on March 11 to address key community concerns, including affordable housing, economic development and public safety measures. The meeting also included discussions on funding applications for the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) and ending with the State of the City address by Mayor Futrell.
RiverBank Donates $400 to Maynard Special Olympics in First Helping Hands Campaign of 2025
RiverBank is proud to announce a $400 donation to the Maynard Special Olympics Team as part of the first Helping Hands social media campaign of 2025. This initiative transforms social media engagement into real community support, with donations based on the number of likes and shares received.
Maynard High School recognized for outstanding academic growth
Maynard High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds for exceptional academic growth on the ATLAS exams.