POCAHONTAS, AR — Deputy JR Roark of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was one of 39 officers who successfully completed Basic Police Training Course 2024A at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
On Thursday, March 28, the Bobcats traveled to Manila for a double header conference matchup. It was a struggle from the start for Corning pitcher Cannon Cummings as the Lions were hot at the plate from the first inning. Cummings battled hard through 1 and ⅓ innings giving up 7 runs on 5 hits while walking 4 and striking out 3. Ty Price relieved Cummings in the bottom of the 2nd and finished the five-inning game. His strong curve ball shook the Lions up a bit and slowed down the rally. Price gave up 1 hit and 1 run while walking 1 batter and striking out 4 through 2 and ⅔ innings. At the plate for the Bobcats, Reid McMasters, Izaiah Hollowell, Brady Russom, and Seth Smith all contributed a single, with Smith recording the Cats only RBI for the game. The Bobcats were defeated 8-2.
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, captured the attention of Arkansans and visitors alike. The path of totality stretched over 100 miles across The Natural State, extending from the southwest to the northeast.
Herbs are a great way to turn ordinary meals into extraordinary meals without adding extra salt, sugar, or fat. Researchers even believe that many culinary herbs have antioxidants that may help protect against diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
The Ford Room at the Rector Community Museum was filled on Thursday with the U.S. History students from Rector High School, community members and leaders, the Paragould JROTC, Ram Battalion, under the command of Col. Tim Norman, all present to recognize Vietnam Veterans on National Vietnam Veterans Day and say, “Welcome Home”, a sentiment of greeting withheld fifty years ago.
Corning members of the Sr. and Jr.
The Lady Bobcats rallied the troops after a loss on Tuesday, March 26 to Gosnell by a score of 24-0. Bats were hot as the Lady Bobcats faced the Piggott Mohawks collecting 13 hits while Piggott tallied 10 in the high-scoring game on Thursday, March 28.
I am constantly amazed at how Sarah Sanders will consistently appear on national TV to tout being a champion for all Arkansans, while enacting policies and taking actions that diverge significantly from the needs and aspirations of working- class, low-wage, and disadvantaged Arkansans. Here is a clear example… The Stark Reality: Arkansas ranks as the worst state in the nation for maternal health. Women, especially Black women, are more likely to die during pregnancy here than in any other state.
Last Tuesday, I wrote Legislative Auditor Roger Norman to ask if he still hoped to issue Legislative Audit’s final report regarding the lectern purchase by the end of March. That was the timeline he’d laid out for lawmakers at February’s Legislative Joint Auditing meeting.
LITTLE ROCK – Several state agencies prepared for increased traffic from out-of-state tourists who would drive to Arkansas on Monday, April 8, to view the solar eclipse. They planned for traffic disruptions even in parts of the state that would not experience the full effect of the eclipse.