POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The often-mentioned Robil Addition in east Pocahontas has become accessible again, the mayor told NEA Report on Friday afternoon. Pocahontas Mayor Kary Story said he wanted to get word out as quickly as possible: water expected to be pumped out of the Robil Addition by close of [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Those due in circuit court on Monday, May 8, in Randolph County will want to be aware of this announcement. Third Judicial District Prosecutor Henry Boyce announced Friday that notice was given by Circuit Judge Harold S. Erwin that circuit court in Randolph County scheduled for Monday, [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Randolph County Judge David Jansen did not hesitate to call the 2017 Flood the worst natural disaster he has ever seen on Thursday. The county judge, who has yet to see his own home since flood waters began to rise, was hopeful he would get to go [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A program is giving money to displaced families, renters or owners in flooded areas of Arkansas. The Arkansas Board of Realtors supports a program to give money to displaced families, renters or owners, called Hearts and Homes of Arkansas, Inc. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A giant business in Randolph County has made an extraordinary decision to pay employees for almost an entire week despite the plant being shut down. All full-time Peco employees will be paid for the hours worked on Monday, May 1, plus 32 hours, provided they come back as an [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – With construction on a new Black River Bridge still underway and only one bridge/two lanes left, the community would be crippled if something happened to the only bridge left. This unthinkable scenario is a actual worry for Pocahontas Mayor Kary Story. Currently, traffic is down to one [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Black River is going to go at least a foot above record levels this week and if even conservative estimates hold true, east Pocahontas “will be underwater.” Those are the words of Mayor Kary Story, who issued a mandatory evacuation of east Pocahontas on Monday morning, he [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – Randolph County and NEA are in the middle of a historic flooding event. NEA Report teamed up with professional, licensed drone operator Jason Cissell to get a bird’s eye view of some of the locations. If you’ve never seen downtown Pocahontas like this, with water approaching the [read more…]
JONESBORO — The College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized 23 outstanding graduating students for 2015-16 Thursday evening during its annual awards ceremony, according to Dr. John Pratte, dean of the college. The Chancellor’s Scholar award was presented to Brandi Mize of Paragould. The Chancellor’s Scholar is [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The Arkansas Historical Association began its 76th annual conference in Pocahontas on Thursday, April 20. Titled “Great War, Great Changes,” the convention will delve into the deep history of the area, especially during the era of the World Wars and what followed. The three day convention in [read more…]
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