Star Herald Publishing

04/28/2021

Just a Reminder: The deadline for submitting an ad in the 2021 Graduation Section is May 7, 2021 at 3 p.m. If you wish to congratulate a graduate, please email [email protected] or call the office 870-892-4451 Monday through Friday before 3 p.m.

04/21/2021

Congratulate your Graduate!!!

03/05/2021

Beginning Monday, March 8, 2021, The Pocahontas Star Herald office will be open to the public. Masks will be required and Social Distancing rules will be observed.

03/01/2021

Just a gentle reminder: If you have a print version subscription, the online version if free of charge. Also, to renew a print version subscription, please DO NOT pay through our website. Paper version subscriptions may be paid by credit or debit cards (Discover, MasterCard or Visa) or by mailing a check to: Pocahontas Star Herald, P.O. Box 608, Pocahontas, AR 72455. If you have questions regarding a subscription, please call 870-892-4451.

12/10/2020

Community COVID-19 testing to be held December 17

A POP-UP Community COVID-19 testing will be held Thursday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Randolph County Local Health Unit, 1304 Pace Road in Pocahontas, Ark.
Testing for anyone with or without symptoms.
No out-of-pocket expense
ID and insurance maybe requested, but are not required.
Learn more at healthy.arkansas.gov

11/12/2020

NOTICE: The Santa Letters has a new deadline of December 4, 2020.

11/12/2020

The new Stars magazine for November 2020 is printed. You may pick one up outside in front of the Star Herald and various places around Pocahontas.

11/09/2020

09/22/2020

Job opportunity

Reporter

Must be able to write news copy in AP style, take photos, attend public meetings and meet deadlines

Degree in Journalism, communications or related field

Must be responsible and able to work independently

Ability to cover and write sports news a plus

Apply in person at the Pocahontas Star Herald, 109 N. Van Bibber between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

07/08/2020

The monthly food distribution for senior citizens at the Pocahontas Senior Wellness Center at 1505 Airport Road in Pocahontas will be held on Thursday, July 16 instead of Wednesday July 15 due to the change in the pick-up date at the Food Bank in Jonesboro. The food is normally distributed on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

07/01/2020

The Todd Family Reunion that was scheduled for July 4th at the James Ranch has been cancelled due to a family emergency. The Reunion will be held in 2021.

06/03/2020

The Star Herald has printed the June 2020 Stars Magazine. They are available at the Star Herald. We have unlocked the front door and the magazine can be picked up from the table just inside the front door and to the right.

05/28/2020

Baseball and Softball Signups
Signups will be taken at the Pocahontas Sports Complex from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, or you can go to the City of Pocahontas website for online registration.
The Pocahontas Sports Complex will be opening June 1. For more information, call the Complex at 378-7321.

05/05/2020

Randolph County Farmers Market
Open today in Orscheln parking lot
4:00 to 6:00pm

Blue Curley Kale
Dinosaur Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Red & White Short Day Onions
Eggs
Assortment of homemade jams and jellies
Local honey
Baked Sweet Breads and Cookies
Apple Butter

and more to come

Please keep social distancing and COVID-19 guidelines in mind
Preorders are welcomed! Check out our page

04/16/2020

BRTC Announces Graduation Plans
POCAHONTAS, AR — Based upon student feedback, Black River Technical College will be postponing Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies until August. The actual ceremony date will be announced at a later time.
Students scheduled to graduate from BRTC in May 2020 are invited to walk in the commencement ceremony in August. However, students’ transcripts and graduation certificates will state their actual commencement date, May 14, 2020.
Spring graduates unable to walk in the August 2020 ceremony are invited to walk in the December 2020 graduation.
For more information or to view other announcements and frequently asked questions, visit the BRTC Campus Health page at http://www.blackrivertech.org/brtcstudents/campus-health.
Black River Technical College is a 2-year community college in Pocahontas and Paragould, which offers associates degrees and certificates in general education and technical and career education. The College houses one of the state’s law enforcement training academies (LETA) and fire science academies. BRTC has 2,500 full- and part-time students.

Biggers Spring Cleanup has been scheduled for April 20 - 24. Place items streetside before April 23. Busy Bee Disposal will make one pass per residence beginning on the 23. Batteries, tires, paint, lumber, shingles, and limbs will not be collected. Regular household trash will be collected on Tuesday as usual.

04/09/2020

For Immediate Release
April 9, 2020

Update for COVID-19 in Arkansas

WHO: Governor Asa Hutchinson
Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of Health

WHAT: A press update for COVID-19 in Arkansas.

WHEN: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2020

WHERE: Governor's Conference Room
State Capitol
500 Woodlane Street
Little Rock, Arkansas


WATCH: Live streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live

MEDIA NOTE: Press credentials will be required prior to entering the Capitol.

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, will provide an update to media this afternoon, Monday, Apri...

03/20/2020

For Immediate Release:
March 20, 2020

Little Rock - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is working closely with the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Healthcare Association to address casesof COVID-19 in three nursing homes across the state. The nursing homes affected are Apple Creek Nursing and Rehab in Centerton, The Villages of General Baptist West in Pine Bluff and Briarwood Nursing Home and Rehab in Little Rock.

Currently, we know of one patient that has tested positive for COVID-19 at both Apple Creek Nursing and Rehab and The Villages of General Baptist West. Thirteen cases, including patients and staff, have tested positive at Briarwood Nursing Home and Rehab in Little Rock. ADH is currently screening all other staff and residents for COVID-19 at Briarwood, and ADH staff are now onsite at Briarwood.

People above the age of 65 are at a higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. In an effort to limit exposure to COVID-19, ADH issued a directive on March 13, 2020, prohibiting visitation to nursing homes, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, post-acute head injury retraining and residential care facilities, and any other facility that provides long-term medical or personal care. Anyone needing to enter one of these facilities is subject to screening. The directive is in place until April 12, 2020.

You can read the directive at:https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/ADH_LTC_Directive_Revised_2020-03-13.pdf

03/20/2020

IBERIABANK announces that effective March 20, IBERIABANK branches are temporarily serving clients with drive-thru only service and, at some locations, offering lobby transactions by appointment only as the health, safety and well-being of our clients and associates remains our highest priority. The drive-thru hours vary by location and can be found at www.iberiabank.com.