Harris takes the reins at Crowleys Ridge Academy (17) Jul 20, 2008
Harris said he taught the children of former students he had when he taught in Pocahontas many years ago. It didn t take long before Harris felt at home at CRA. Everyone s like a family here, he said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
“Good Neighbor Tour” to feature City of Newport Jul 18, 2008
They will visit Pocahontas on July 22 at Overlook Park; Harrisburg on July 24 at Lawrence Reddmann Park; Kennett on July 29 at Mitchell Park; and Paragould on July 31 at Paragould Community Center. The Region 8 Community of the Year will be announced Aug. 8 during the Good Neighbor Awards ceremony. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
The ultimate family DVD list Jul 13, 2008
If I can't come up with something more interesting (not to mention less nauseating) than "The Little Mermaid" or "Pocahontas" on family movie night, I'm just about a worthless pop.. Some 250-odd responses later -- and they keep trickling in, weeks after the fact -- what we've got here is the first draft of a collaborative thingummy I call the Awesome Kids' Video Project. (Salon)
AAU swimmers aiming for success Jun 29, 2008
Pocahontas coach Erin Young said she too was very impressed with the Paragould Aquatic Center ... Like Mountain Home, Young said Pocahontas is also looking into a new aquatic facility. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Greene County team ready for state AAU meet Jun 28, 2008
Last weekend, GCST won a three-team meet in Pocahontas and Mangrum said the kids are peaking at the right time. It really motivated them being a smaller meet last weekend because now they know they can win and they want to work harder, she said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Greene County team wins swim meet Jun 25, 2008
Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:37 PM CDT The Greene County Swim Team tuned up for this weekend s state AAU meet by winning a three-team swim meet Saturday at Pocahontas ... Pocahontas followed with 116 and Blytheville had 96. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Seven-Up splits twinbill at Dunklin Co. Jun 18, 2008
Paragould (8-9) travels to Searcy today for two games while RC, Paragould a A team, hosts Pocahontas. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Portfest competition winners announced Jun 13, 2008
The winners of that division were: Willis Hill of Pocahontas and Kenny Secrest of Maynard, first place; Danny Morgan of Tupelo and Eric Morgan of Judsonia, second place; and Doug Holt of Pocahontas and Austin Jones of Jonesboro, third place. The winners of the Country Showdown Competition, sponsored by KNBY/KOKR, were: first place, Ashley Rogers of Batesville; second place, Brittany Comine of Little Rock; and third place, Keri Sims of Nashville. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Host RC drops tournament game to Malden Jun 8, 2008
In other action Friday, Malden defeated Pocahontas, West Plains defeated South Pemiscott County, Dunklin County defeated Batesville and Dyersburg defeated Cooter. The tournament will continue today with Pocahontas taking on South Pemiscott at 1 p.m., Batesville vs. Cooter at 3 p.m., Malden versus West Plains at 5 p.m. and Dunklin County will play at 7 p.m. against the winner of the Jonesboro-Dyersburg game. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Legion A team preparing to host RC Classic Jun 7, 2008
Teams participating are Pocahontas, Jonesboro, Batesville, South Pemiscott County, Mo. Malden, Mo. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
They dont just fight fires Jun 4, 2008
Lang said the department also assisted when an truck containing explosives turned over in Pocahontas a year ago. Besides handling fire calls and assisting in hazardous material spills and leaks, all members of the Paragould Fire Department are certified first responders to perform first aid and give CPR when necessary. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Seven-Up opens new season tonight May 30, 2008
The Pocahontas product is a returning starter and will be flanked by Garnett in left and Bateman in right. He s from Pocahontas and has very good speed, Faulkner said of Broadway. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
CRA boys, girls compete today in 2A state track meet May 16, 2008
He did it at the district meet and at the Pocahontas meet. Whether he can do it with enough (stamina) to win them, that s what we want to see. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
State track meet rolls today at PHS May 15, 2008
In Pocahontas a couple of weeks ago she threw 33. 5 feet. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Special Olympics May 14, 2008
Pocahontas Day Service Center. Pocahontas Public School. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Local golfer, 15 others selected to ASGA Governors Cup team May 11, 2008
Ron Mangold of Pocahontas, the reigning ASGA Amateur Player of the Year and Bev Hargraves of Helena, the reigning ASGA Senior Player of the Year, headline the talented Arkansas team. Other team members in the amateur division include Wes McNulty of Pine Bluff, Chris Jenkins and Robert Neighbors, both of Little Rock, Neal Westbrook of Russellville, Nathan Circle of Hardy, Mark Bartlett of Searcy, Kirk Brown of Mountain Home, Jeff Benton of Cabot and Stan Lee of Heber Springs. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
IBERIABANK Corporation Announces Pulaski Bank & Trust Company Expansion May 10, 2008
5% Pocahontas Bancorp, Inc. 2/1/07 707 410 582 53 75 143% 3. 9% ANB Financial, N.A./ FDIC 5/12/08 213 2 213 - 2 0% 1. (PR Newswire)
State Tournament spot clinched May 6, 2008
LONOKE Nick Grand Slam Konecny threw a complete game and gave up two runs for the Stuttgart Ricebirds (19-7, 11-3 2AAAA) varsity baseball team Saturday in the first-round of the 4A Regional Tournament against the Pocahontas Redskins in Lonoke ... Pocahontas took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning but Konecny settled down and got two of the three outs with strikeouts ... Pocahontas walked and scored on a sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth inning to cut Stuttgart s lead to 7-2. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Senior Ricebird baseball reflections: Sanders’ career highlighted by a May 6, 2008
The Ricebirds clinched a spot in the state tournament with a victory against Pocahontas Saturday. Sanders plans to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in the fall and major in Civil Engineering. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Regionals to begin Saturday May 3, 2008
The Stuttgart Ricebirds (18-7, 11-3 2AAAA) face Pocahontas at noon Saturday in Lonoke. If Stuttgart beats Pocahontas, the Ricebirds are in the state tournament ... Nick Grand Slam Konecny gets the ball for the Ricebirds as the starting pitcher Saturday against Pocahontas. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
ASUN graduation scheduled May 2, 2008
Graduates receiving this honor are: Emily S. Davis and Alyssa Jade Wilson of Newport; Clayton Stokes of Swifton; Michael W. Thomas of Bradford; Paula Williams of Newark; Amanda K. Norton of McCrory; Tamara Baughn, Coty Cox and Shea Elizabeth Drummond of Jonesboro; Aimie M. Snider of Fisher; Ben Childers of Weiner; Bobby Rapert of Hardy; Karen Ball of Pangburn; Craig Eugene Weisenbach of Pocahontas and Randy Cox of Cave City. These students will wear special medallions on graduation day to... (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Pre-trial motions heard in Newport Monday on capital murder case May 2, 2008
According to prosecution, the case is expected to take approximately two weeks and will be held at the Randolph County Courthouse in Pocahontas. Comments. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Kymberlee Jae K.J. Hicks (742) Apr 12, 2008
She is survived by her parents, Jay and Kimberly Hicks; brother, Levi Stanley Hicks, all of the home; grandparents, Jay Will and Betty Hicks of Beech Grove; aunts and uncles, Dave and Marcia Hubbard of Pocahontas, Terry and Samara Hicks of St. Louis, Les and Brenda Crow of Schugtown, Pam Niswonger of Dixie; her special friend, Jonathan Blake; several cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Faye Niswonger and uncle, Ronnie Niswonger. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Ark. lakes brim from recent rains as Engineers eye water levels Apr 12, 2008
Workers have installed about 2,000 feet of temporary dams at points in Batesville, Pocahontas, Newport and Poplar Bluff, Mo. Tobin said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Jones celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Apr 9, 2008
The couple have three children, Ruby Boozer, Louis Jones, Sr. and Kathy Batten, all of Trumann; six grandchildren, Pam Jones of Little Rock, Louis Jones, Jr. of Trumann, Rudy Ray Jr. of Trumann, Brandi Norris of Alabama, Jamie Battan serving the Air Force in Japan and Erika Jones of Trumann; one step-grandson, J.R. Taylor of Pocahontas; seven great-grandkids, Blaike Jones of Trumann, Blaire Jones of Trumann, Koltan Jones of Trumann, Miranda Jones of Trumann, Payton Hamby of Alabama, Lane hamby... (Truman Democrat, AR)
Manila Lions host car show Apr 9, 2008
Approximately 50 vehicles were registered from Manila, Monette, Cherokee Village, Blytheville, Paragould, Osceola, Leachville, Pocahontas, Lake City, Caraway, and Jonesboro. Door prizes were given away throughout the day, a 50/50 drawing was held, owners received dash plaques, a concession, and a silent auction was held. (The Town Crier, AR)
Cleanup continues as another storm system builds toward Arkansas Apr 8, 2008
"Lewis said up to 4 inches of rain could fall before the weather clears again in time for the weekend. The data available suggests the heaviest rain will fall in southern Missouri, though that forecast could change, Lewis said.Weather service hydrologist Steve Bays said rain in southern Missouri would drain into Arkansas. If the rain falls in the upper reaches of the Black, Spring or White rivers, downstream flooding could be a result, Bays said. Significant rain could cause the Spring River to... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
At least four tornadoes in last bout of Arkansas storms Apr 7, 2008
On Saturday, county officials kept close watch on levees near Pocahontas along the Black River, where a previous breach from last month allowed water to flow in yet again ... At Pocahontas, the weather service estimated the Black River would crest at 23. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
AgHeritage elects board members Apr 3, 2008
AgHeritage FCS shareholders elected to the Nominating Committee were Ernest Doyle of Batesville Jeffrey Reidhar of Brinkley, Tracy Borgognoni of Dermott, Brandon Parker of Lonoke, Tommy Young of Newport, Tori Hicks of Pocahontas, Nicky Hamilton of Searcy, Larry Dutton of Star City and Frank Prislovsky of Stuttgart ... Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Tennessee And Arkansas Floods Turn Deadly Apr 3, 2008
" Meanwhile, teams with dogs searched the Black River in northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday for a man missing since Tuesday afternoon. He and another man were in a boat when it capsized southwest of Pocahontas, the Randolph County Sheriff's Department said. The missing man's name was not released. More rain was forecast for much of Arkansas, while rainfall from last week was still draining Wednesday, bringing continued flooding along the Black, Cache and lower White rivers. Low-water crossings... (CBS News -- US)
Alza Girtue Kirk Hil Apr 3, 2008
Services were held Thursday, March 27, in the chapel of the McNabb Funeral Home at Pocahontas with Bro ... McNabb Funeral Home of Pocahontas was charged with the arrangements. (The Piggott Times, AR)
It happened here, years ago Apr 3, 2008
The team will visit Greene County Tech and host Pocahontas in the coming week. Also on tap are games against Senath-Hornersville and BIC.. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Holmes, Pirates sink Hounds in DOD tourney (121) Apr 1, 2008
Also Friday, Pocahontas topped Rector 9-7 and Paragould played Pocahontas in the late game ... Marmaduke plays the Pocohontas-Paragould loser today at 2:30 p.m. Gosnell faces the Paragould-Pocahontas winner in the 8 p.m. championship game. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Non-stop flooding in Arkansas entering 3rd week Mar 31, 2008
Director R. David Paulison of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency officials plan to survey the flood damage by air Monday and possibly stop for a ground tour in Pocahontas, said Grant Tennille, a spokesman for Gov. Mike Beebe. The group will then brief Beebe at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Tennille said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Rams' Duel on the Diamond begins today (2) Mar 31, 2008
On Friday, Rector meets Pocahontas at 3:30 p.m. in the final first-round contest. That game will be followed by two winner s bracket semifinal games. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Northeast Arkansans cleaning up as water recedes Mar 31, 2008
On Sunday, Helen Yarnell, 79, and some friends were cleaning out the apartment where, until March 23, she had lived in the Patrick Manor retirement complex at Pocahontas ... Downstream from Pocahontas, along the White River that the Black River flows into, the water remained high Sunday, according to Chuck Rickard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office at Little Rock ... Rickard said rain that's in the forecast could keep high water in place for a longer period all along the... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
They're Bullet Barriers in Iraq, But Flood Barriers in Ark. Mar 29, 2008
March 28, 2008: Workers tamp soil into a temporary HESCO bastion walls bridging a gap in a levee along the Black River east of Pocahontas, Ark. March 28, 2008: Workers tamp soil into a temporary HESCO bastion walls bridging a gap in a levee along the Black River east of Pocahontas, Ark ... Trucks dumped load after load of rocks over a flooded road Friday near Pocahontas, trying to build a path above the water for workers to install HESCO bastion walls, said Randolph County Judge David Jansen. (Fox News)
Arkansas, Missouri to get portable dams to hold back flood waters Mar 29, 2008
Trucks dumped load after load of rocks over a flooded road Friday near Pocahontas to build a path above the water for workers to install the HESCO bastion walls, said Randolph County Judge David Jansen ... Spaul said the corps brought 1,000 feet of the bastions to Pocahontas to hold back a cut in the levee along the Black River ... nearly 50 miles northeast of Pocahontas along the Black River. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Flora Berneda Johnston Mar 27, 2008
Survivors include her son, Bob Sonny Johnston of Luxora; two daughters, Rebecca Hill of Pocahontas and Mildred Saracini of Luxora; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Howard Funeral Chapel in Manila with Rev. Jackie Woods officiating. (The Town Crier, AR)
Ark. flooding continues with White River still rising Mar 25, 2008
At Pocahontas, the Black River sliced through a 60-year-old levee before emergency workers and volunteers could stem the tide with a mountain of sandbags Saturday ... Meanwhile, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department closed U.S. 67 south of Pocahontas to Jackson County. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Forecasters warn historic flooding could strike Ark. Mar 24, 2008
A tributary of the White River, the Black River, ruptured a levee in two places Saturday near Pocahontas, said Renee Preslar, a spokeswoman for the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. That stream has been bloated by water pouring downstream from hard-hit southeastern Missouri. (Boston Globe)
Forecasters warn on White River levels; levee breached, fixed Mar 24, 2008
Spokeswoman Renee Preslar said the break was fueled by water pouring in from soaked southeastern Missouri, flooding outlying areas to the south of Pocahontas ... Corps of Engineers spokesman P.J. Spaul said the levee near Pocahontas was built in the 1940s. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Body of Stone County man found downstream in creek Mar 23, 2008
Rivers there, fueled by water pouring out of southeast Missouri, have flooded their banks in Newport and Pocahontas. Projections have the Black River along Pocahontas hitting 26. (KSLA.com, LA)
All Newport OM teams finish first place Mar 7, 2008
The Newport Odyssey of the Mind teams pulled off a rare occurrence Saturday at regional competition at Pocahontas as the three teams finished in first place in their problem and divisions. The team coached by Craig and Sherrie Rohlfing finished first in DinoStories, Division II.. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Class of ’58 celebrates 50 years, plans reunion Mar 6, 2008
The Trumannn Wildcat Football team played a schedule which included games with Corning, Paragould, Piggott, Mountain Home, Pocahontas, Shawnee, Marked Tree, Marion and Harrisburg. The Cats beat Harrisburg, Piggott and Shawnee and tied Marked Tree 6-6. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Planning & Development District announces grant opportunity for nonprofit organizations Mar 6, 2008
Qions have been scheduled for March 4, March 5, and March 7 in Jonesboro, Pocahontas and West Memphis respectively ... Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 at EAPDD 2905 King Street, Jonesboro; Wednesday, March 5 at Black River Technical College, Community Conference Center, Pocahontas; and Friday, March 7 at West Memphis City Hall, Council Chamber Room, 205 5. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Snow possible for much of Arkansas starting Thursday night Mar 6, 2008
Forecasters say heavy snowfall _ of about 4 to 8 inches _ was possible on a band extending from Booneville in Logan County northeast to Pocahontas in Randolph County. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for most of the state through Friday. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Special Olympics Mar 6, 2008
Schools attending included Piggott, Greene County Tech, Pocahontas, Paragould, Hoxie and Walnut Ridge. The adult facilities that attended were Abilities Unlimited, Day Springs and Focus. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Tax on new bingo operations provoke complaints Mar 4, 2008
Kathy Dust of Pocahontas, who coordinates weekly bingo games at St. Paul the Apostle Church, said the group may buy a case of 9,000 bingo game cards for $25 to $30 then have to pay an additional $90 in taxes. "We don't mind paying the tax, we just feel like the tax is excessive and can be reduced and still support the state and employees," Dust said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Local colleges take safety precautions Feb 29, 2008
A guard from the Pocahontas branch of BRTC also visits the Paragould branch occasionally to keep an eye on things. If things happen, [he] arranges to come over and he monitors the situation here, Kuykendall said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Conquistadors and pirates, part three Feb 22, 2008
"Right at the beginning of the trek, a naked man came out of the woods, crying 'Cristiano, Cristiano.' "He was Juan Ortiz, the ship's boy rescued by the Indian maiden (the original Pocahontas story) who had lived with the Indians for 12 years. De Soto took him in as a guide and interpreter. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
2008 Northeast Arkansas Business Expo a great success Feb 21, 2008
ASU economics professor Dr. Larry Dale visits Pocahontas students and their Scent Say booth at the 2008 Business Expo held Feb. 5 at the Rector Community Center ... They included Corning Central Elementary, Piggott Elementary, Black Rock School/Lawrence County School District, Rector Junior High School and Pocahontas School District ... Pocahontas School District, Kay McFall, sponsor Scent Say: entrepreneurs Garret Guthrie, Jackson Coates, Matt Kirkendall and Jared Futrell; HOKE, Inc.:... (Clay County Democrat, AR)
Miss Three Rivers crowned Feb 14, 2008
In the Junior Miss Three Rivers competition, Lacey Moore, 10, of Pocahontas was crowned Junior Miss Three Rivers and won as most photogenic; Emily Lowery, 12, of Newport was first alternate; and Hailey Clark, 11, of Tuckerman was selected as the People's Choice. The People's Choice award goes to the young lady that is voted on by the audience through donations. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Volatile weather conditions include high wind, snow Feb 7, 2008
The Walnut Ridge network covers Rector, Marmaduke, St. Francis, Corning, Greenway, Knobel, Success, Datto, Pocahontas, Reyno, Biggers, Imboden, Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Portia, Alicia, Black Rock and Ravenden. The powerful winds, which continued four to five hours, were ahead of a cold front which caused temperatures to plunge in the early evening hours Tuesday. (Clay County Democrat, AR)
more » Jan 24, 2008
The three new officers will be among up to at least eight that are hoped to graduate from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden or the Black River Training Academy in Pocahontas. The city currently has two officers in both of those schools and two more will take their places after graduation. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Lady Cats fight tooth and nail in loss to Lady Noles Jan 17, 2008
After what coach Vickie Bowers called terrible outing at Pocahontas the week before, the Lady Wildcats came back against Osceola. And even though they lost 47-30, Trumann stood toe-to-toe against the very physical Lady Seminoles until the final buzzer. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Pocahontas spears Lady Wildcats Jan 10, 2008
The original Pocahontas was renowned for being kind to people and animals. The Pocahontas team which rolled into Trumann last Friday night showed no such compassion as they decimated the Lady Wildcats to the tune of 55-16 in a 4A-3 contest ... By the half, Pocahontas had scored another 12 points to only three for Trumann to take a 32-8 lead at the break. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Helen Norene Byrd Jan 10, 2008
The Piggott Times Online : News. Thursday, January 10, 2008. (The Piggott Times, AR)
2007 year in review: Part 2 Jan 3, 2008
May 9 - Patrolman Corey Overstreet was one of 52 officers successfully completing the Basic Police Training Course at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas. The Trumann Fine Arts Council hosted a Chamber After Hour drop-in May 8. (Truman Democrat, AR)
2. Nicholson case comes to end Dec 28, 2007
A quiet courtroom in Pocahontas was the site of a plea made by Gary Nicholson Monday. Nicholson stood before Circuit Judge Phil Smith Monday afternoon to plea guilty to nine charges. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Lois Ruth Lorine Adams Dec 20, 2007
Carlean Rusher of Jonesboro, Helen Dunavin of Trumann, Marilyn Walters of Trumann, Donna Jones of Pocahontas and Vickie Britt of Pocahontas; one son, Dalton Adams of Trumann; 32 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 13 at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza with Sister Shelby Shelton officiating. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Monday scoreboard Dec 11, 2007
December 11, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. NATIONAL Sports COVERAGE. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ptl. Schmidt completes police training course Nov 28, 2007
Patrolman Jonathan Schmidt of the Trumann Police Department was one of 49 officers who successfully completed Basic Police Training Course 2007-B at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas. The thirteen-week, 589-hour course, which began Aug. 20, included instruction in standard police tactics, firearms, legal, educational, technical skills, and practical exercises. (Truman Democrat, AR)
More of this story Nov 23, 2007
Cardinals head to northeast Arkansas to face Pocahontas ... The Cardinals have averaged 58 points a game in the playoffs and will look to continue their playoff run tonight at Pocahontas in the quarterfinals of the 4A playoffs ... The Cardinals will head to northeast Arkansas tonight to take on the No. 3 seed from the 3-4A conference, the Pocahontas Redskins. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Miss Poinsettia Princess 13 to 15 years Nov 22, 2007
(From left) first alternate is Cecilia White, the daughter of Keith and Susan White of Trumann, prettiest eyes is Samantha Minick the daughter of Teresa and Jim Minick of Trumann, third alternate is Paige McCrackin the daughter of Dean and Lori Norris of Bay, best smile is Holly York the daughter of Terry Whitaker and Mitch York of Trumann, Queen is Bobbi Benson, the daughter of Bobby and Delores Benson of Trumann, best personality Carrie Bushong, the daughter of Debbie and Kelly Crites and... (Truman Democrat, AR)
