On May 2, Representative Johnny Rye introduced a resolution on the floor of the Arkansas House of Representatives The resolution, HR 1056, was sponsored by Rye, honoring the East Poinsett County School System. The resolution honored East Poinsett County School in 2023 as football runners-up State Champions in Arkansas' 2A division, boys' basketball for becoming State Champions in the 2A division, the success of the girls tennis team, and the school band for high ratings in the state. Pictured are (l-r): Coach Jemarcus Thaxton, EPC Boys Basketball, Dalton Austin, EPC Band Director, Brian Weathers, EPC High School Principal, Representative Rye, Micky Pierce, EPC Superintendent and Coach Brandon Powell, EPC football. (Courtesy photo)