June 21, 2006 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7561 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read Item 4.01(a) of the Pocahontas Bancorp, Inc's Form 8-K dated June 21, 2006, and we agree with the statements made therein. We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in Item 4.01(b). Yours truly, /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP