Randolph County Sheriff Announces Arrest
Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell announced Monday night arrest. Sheriff Bell stated in a post:“Tonight, deputies and Pocahontas PD arrested three suspects with 35 grams of meth, .9 grams of…
Downtown Playhouse to Stage “The Mousetrap”
An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage starting in November, as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov.…
Pocahontas Mayor Awarded Mayor Of The Year By Arkansas Association Of Chiefs Of Police
Pocahontas Mayor Keith Sutton was honored to receive the Mayor of the Year Award from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief David Edington and Trason Johnson attended the…
Woman Arrested For Stealing Jewelry From Elderly Couple
The Pocahontas Police Department has announced the arrest of Britney Madden on August 11th after conducting a home compliance at the suspect’s residence. Authorities stated Britney Madden was developed as…
BRTC Extends Hours to Assist Students
BRTC will be extending their hours from August 15th through the 17th to allow students extra time to visit campus and register for classes, purchase their textbooks, and work out…
Fall Festival At Overlook Park In Pocahontas Planned For October 1st
The Growing Minds Foundation and the City of Pocahontas are sponsoring a fun filled day for the community. All proceeds will benefit the medical scholarship provided by the Growing Minds…
Downtown Playhouse to Stage “The Odd Couple Female Version”
A Neil Simon classic will get a fresh look this summer at the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas. “The Odd Couple Female Version” will be staged starting July 22 and running…
Details Released After Intoxicated Man Is Arrested At High School Baseball Game
According to reports released from the Pocahontas Police Department on 4/26/2022 at approximately 4:30 pm Pocahontas Police units along with Pro-Med Ambulance were dispatched to the area of the baseball…
One Person Reported Killed In Accident In Pocahontas
According to authorities one person died in a Tuesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Hwy 67 and Rice Street in Pocahontas. Pocahontas Police have confirmed that a white SUV…
Downtown Playhouse Presents “Our Town”
Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas will stage the classic “Our Town” in March. The Thornton Wilder play, which premiers March 4, tells the story of life in the mythical village of…
Pocahontas Police Release Video Of Break In Suspects
Pocahontas Police today released video of numerous suspects involved in recent car break ins and “porch pirate†incidents. Yesterday we released an article about the same suspected individuals and according…
Porch Pirates And Vehicle Break Ins, Pocahontas PD Needs Your Assistance
The Pocahontas Police Department is investigating a rash of “Porch Pirate†incidents and vehicle break ins that have occurred lately. Investigator Rocky Jones states that he believes there may be…
BRTC’s Holocaust Survivor Series Dates Announced
Black River Technical College, in cooperation with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will host its 17th annual Holocaust Survivor Series lectures. Survivors provide first-hand accounts of the struggles theyexperienced…
BRTC Announces New Mascot
POCAHONTAS, AR Jan. 6 – For the first time in its history, Black River Technical College has a mascot. On January 6, Hadley Rose, BRTC Student Government Associate (SGA) president…
â€The Odd Couple†Opens October 27 at Downtown Playhouse
Neil Simon’s classic “The Odd Couple†will be staged at the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas starting October 27th. The production runs through November 25. Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak…
Couple found murdered in their Pocahontas home
Authorities in Randolph County are investigating a double homicide at 409 Sue Lane in Pocahontas.  The Arkansas State Police criminal investigation division along with Randolph County Sheriff’s office and…