Randolph County, Pocahontas work to clear roads, serve community
Working to Clear Roads After Snow By Logan Whaley | February 19, 2021 at 11:28 PM CST - Updated February 20 at 12:16 PM
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Many sheriffs and police departments have been out in the elements helping their communities.
Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell says the focus this week was not only to protect, but also to support communities.
“Crime doesn’t stop just because there’s snow on the ground,” Sheriff Bell said. “The biggest issue is always travel, getting around in some of these remote areas.”
Bell said getting around in the hilly areas of Randolph County was a struggle at times, but fortunately, the office did not run into any issues.
Superintendent: First two days back at school âbetter than expectedâ
Returning To Class In A Pandemic By Logan Whaley | January 5, 2021 at 9:09 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 7:08 AM
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - Superintendent Jerry Martens says he was initially concerned about returning from the holiday break with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in the state.
The district is currently in the Arkansas Center for Health Improvementâs âRed Zone,â meaning there are 50-99 infections per 10,000 people of those living in the Pocahontas School District.
âI was really concerned that there were going to be some high numbers coming back into the school on January Fourth,â Martens said. âFortunately, that was not the case [Monday].â
COVID-19 pushes new Pocahontas school opening back to August 2021
COVID-19 pushes new Pocahontas school opening back to August 2021 By Logan Whaley | January 5, 2021 at 10:17 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 7:08 AM
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - Elementary school students at Pocahontas planned to move into a new building in August 2020, but now, they have to wait until next school year.
Superintendent Jerry Martens said crews made progress over the past few months, but finishing touches still need to be made.
âWhen they first broke ground, for the next three months, there were 32 inches of rain recorded on the job site,â Martens said.