Pocahontas NewsLocal news for Pocahontas, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ark. court orders new trial for convicted killer- April 25, 2008 "I don't want to say anything right now." In a 6-1 ruling, the state Supreme Court reversed the murder and fleeing conviction of Brian Edward Robinson, who is serving a life sentence for the Oct. via Arkansas Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/ark-court-orders-new-trial-for-convicted-k... Fulton County welcomes new deputy- April 24, 2008 Lance Gray was one of 48 officers who successfully completed Basic Police Training Course 2008-A at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas April 11. via The Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/fulton-county-welcomes-new-deputy?fromrss=... Local pair finishes training- April 22, 2008 Monday, April 21, 2008 Local pair finishes training Story date: April 20, 2008 Officers employed by Pope County Sheriff's Office, Hector Police Department By Mary Kincy Benefield newseditorcouriernews.com Two ... via The Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/local-pair-finishes-training?fromrss=1 Life on sheep farm isn't so baaaaaad- April 20, 2008 "The canes are 'portable fences, '" Sue Rey held two wooden crooks at arm's length and herded a flock of sheep toward the shearing pen. via Benton County Daily Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/life-on-sheep-farm-isnt-so-baaaaaad?fromrs... Cities, county supporting intermodal authority- April 18, 2008 "Congressman Berry is also very excited and highly supportive" The cities of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie, as well as Lawrence County have all unanimously voted a pledge of support to a long-term project known as an intermodal authority. via Times-Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/cities-county-supporting-intermodal-author... Arkansas Lakes and Dams- April 16, 2008 The structures are sound and strong. A small craft advisory remains in effect for the Arkansas River CLEARWATER LAKE : Currently at elevation 552.0 . Basin average rainfall has been 3" upstream and 2.25" ... via ArkansasMattershttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/arkansas-lakes-and-dams?fromrss=1 Flooding In The Natural State- April 14, 2008 Flooding has taken a toll on hundreds of Arkansans and the fear of more is intense. via ArkansasMattershttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/flooding-in-the-natural-state?fromrss=1 Third storm victim found, officials believe- April 12, 2008 "It's an event we're very concerned about" A body officials believe is the third victim of recent flooding was found near Pocahontas, officials said Monday. via Arkansas Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/third-storm-victim-found-officials-believe... Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Randolph County- April 10, 2008 The Federal Emergency Management Agency , the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration announce the opening Thursday, April 10 , of a Disaster Recovery Center in ... via Federal Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/disaster-recovery-center-opens-in-randolph... Pocahontas factory to employ 200 by end of 2009- April 8, 2008 "This will be our second facility in Arkansas, with a combined workforce of 300, and our experience in the state has more than met our expectations." A $3 million plastics plant opening in Pocahontas initially will employ 100 people and will have 200 workers by the end of 2009, officials announced Tuesday. via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-ar/2008/04/pocahontas-factory-to-employ-200-by-end-of... |