POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, in the Randolph County Development Center located at 1410 Hwy. 304 East on the Pocahontas campus.
Children learned about the upcoming Total Eclipse with music, videos, crafts and an activity called “Pass the Hot Sun” during Itty Bitty Story Time at the Corning Public Library on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Park Elementary has named their March students of the month. They are: Front row: Jude Fulton, Bella Gleghorn, Grady Allen, Kayla Crossfield and Caleb Hunt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corning members of the Sr. and Jr.
The M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center was a hub of area businesses providing various services and products to area residents on Thursday, March 28. There were 23 businesses and vendors participating, including vision and glucose screenings at the annual Business and Health Expo hosted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. The event was hosted from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. with free admission, and many door prizes and giveaways. The Lemonade House Grille was set up outside the community center serving attendees. The St. Bernard’s Mammography Mobile was also onsite, the Arkansas Workforce Mobile was available to assist with employment services, a blood drive was held by the American Red Cross, and the 1st Choice Healthcare Mobile was available to conduct weight, height and hearing checks. The Corning Gifted and Talented students were a part of the many businesses set up inside selling items for fundraising.
Jayce Couch participated in The Last Dance All Star Basketball Game on Saturday, March 22 hosted by GrindTime Development and SEMO Prep at the Poplar Bluff Middle School in Poplar Bluff at 6 p.m. The game included a 3-Point and Dunk Contest. Couch played under Coach Dontre Jenkins during the All Star Game and scored 15 points for “Team Red.”