The Pocahontas Redskin Homecoming date has been rescheduled to October 24 with the opponent being the Westside Warriors. This change is due to the original opponent switching to an 8-man football program. This adjustment will help ensure that the celebration, activities and game take place with the full excitement the community looks forward to each year.
The Black Rock Youth Soccer league is now taking signups for their fall season. The registration fee is $20. The league is open to ages four through the eighth grade. Registration forms are available at city hall in Black Rock, and will be sent home with children from school. Checks can be made payable to the Black Rock Entertainment Committee. You can mail registrations forms and fee to 491 Elm Street, Black Rock, AR 72415. There is a drop box for after hours. If you have a business and would like to sponsor a team, the cost to sponsor is $150 and your business name will be printed on each team jersey. Deadline to enter is August 29 with games beginning September 20.
Pocahontas swimmer Cari King won two ribbons at the National Senior Games in DesMoines, Iowa, for placing sixth in the 200-yard Individual Medley and eighth in the 50-yard Butterfly. The Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, take place yearly at the state level and every two years at the national level. While the state games are open to all athletes over 50, one must qualify for the national games. Athletes can qualify by either placing in the top three finishers at their state or scoring a qualifying time at a sanctioned event.
The Five Rivers Shooting Sports Complex will host its “August ATA Shoot” on Saturday, Aug. 16. Registration will be held from 8-10 a.m., with shooting beginning at 9 a.m. Late registration may be available as space permits.
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 Maynard School District has released updated guidelines for the possession and use of personal electronic devices for the 2025-2026 school year.
Two squads from the Five Rivers Shooting Sports Club recently competed in the AIM Grand Championships in Sparta, Illinois, where young shooters battled intense heat and brought home several honors.
The first day back to school for the 2025-2026 school year will be Wednesday, August 13. Buses will run regular routes. Bus stops and pick-up times may vary depending on the student movement within the district and the affected routes.
All PSD faculty and staff will be attending professional development off campus on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8. Therefore, all offices will be closed.
Local athletes win top honor for NEA sports