BRTC Signs Memorandum of Agreement with ASU
POCAHONTAS, AR Feb. 28 — Black River Technical College president Dr. Martin Eggenspergersinged an agreement with Arkansas State University (ASU) president Dr. Kelly Damphousse to offer the Bachelor of Applied…
New Programs at the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library in Imboden
Beginning in March the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library in Imboden will host a story time each Tuesday at 2:00pm for ages 0-5 years old. Not only is storytime fun, it’s…
Arkansas Man Arrested for Attempting to Blow Up Vehicle at Pentagon
An Arkansas man made his initial appearance in federal court today on charges relating to his alleged attempt at blowing up a vehicle at the Pentagon yesterday. According to court…
Brian Scott Hill
Brian Scott Hill, 39, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away at home, on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Brian was born on March 12, 1980, in Salem, Arkansas, to Rolen “Bud†Lee…
City Of Pocahontas Baseball/Softball League Sign Up
Sign up forms for all kids 16 and under interested in participating in the City of Pocahontas Baseball/Softball League can pick up forms from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to…
Lawrence County Fair Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Attention Lawrence County Seniors! The Lawrence County Fair Scholarship deadline is approaching. DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS April 1,2020 Applicants may download and print a scholarship application at …..http://www.lawrencecountyarkansas.com/fair/lawrence-county-fair-scholarship/ The…
Bobby Dean Huskey
Bobby Dean Huskey was born January 22, 1934 in Strawberry, Arkansas to parents Charles Gerphus Huskey and Olene (Gardner) Huskey. He was united in marriage to Florence Lee Black December…
Raffle for 5 year old fighting cancer
5 year old Lilly Ann Godsey is fighting cancer. She has to travel to Little Rock every week for treatments. To help the family out a raffle will be held…
A Refreshing Good Time: Historic Drinks Workshop
A Refreshing Good Time: Historic Drinks Workshop Date: March 14th from 1:00-4:00pm Location: Powhatan Courthouse, 4414 Highway 25 Powhatan AR 72458 Fee: $10 per person ​Feeling thirsty? You’re invited to…
Birds of prey popular option for winter wildlife viewing
Watchable wildlife is typically thought of as a spring and summer endeavor, but there are plenty of reasons to don a coat and get outside during winter as well. Many…
WBU Business Students Attend Above and Beyond Conference
Williams Baptist University’s upper class business students recently attended a leadership conference in Jonesboro called Going Above and Beyond. Seven students, along with their business professors, took part in the…
Lawrence County School District Bus Involved in Crash at Bono
Arkansas State Police Troop C is reporting a Lawrence County School District bus was involved in an accident on Hwy 63 shortly before 10:00 am. According to reports there are…
Jonathan Edward Cagle
Jonathan Edward Cagle, 29, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Jonathan was born on July 16, 1990, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Marty and Pat Blevins Cagle.…
Crews Battle Large House Fire in Walnut Ridge
At 1:07 pm Walnut Ridge Fire Department was paged to a structure fire at 201 SE Front Street. Crews arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke showing from the multi…
James Darris- Obituary
James Darris, 74 of Black Rock, died Monday February 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 03, 1945 in Powhatan, AR to Henry Dorris & Zelma Neece Darris.…
Community Meeting Set For May 2020 Concerning Proposed Solar Facility In Strawberry
A proposed solar power project could provide energy to customers in eleven Northeast Arkansas counties. GRAF Energy is proposing two aggregated solar centers, with locations in Strawberry, Arkansas and Evening…