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Colton Wilson Named Top Speller

Jeff Dorris Special for the Clay County Times jdorris@dddnews.com The February session of the Piggott city Council centered around the passing of three resolutions, discussion on the application for a CDBG Grant, and the energy crisis caused by the weather event during the week of the 15th...

BY JANE GATEWOOD TD News Staff Rector City Council met at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, at the Rector Community Center. In addition to the standard reports and usual business, the council heard from Shannon Todd, Environmental Engineer for Horner-Shriffin of Poplar Bluff, MO. He and his engineering firm have been hired for numerous City of Rector engineering projects. The current project for which he has oversight is the waste-water treatment repair issue being addressed by City of Rector...

With spring sports at hand, signups are underway for the upcoming Rector Sports Complex softball and baseball season through Friday, March 19. As in years past, this spring there will be a number of age divisions playing at the complex. Included will be T-ball for three and four year old boys and girls...

The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service will hold its annual Private Applicator Trainings (PAT) at 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 15 at the M.B. Ainley Community Center in Corning. The PAT meeting will allow participants to receive certification and recertification for a restricted use pesticides (RUP) license. ...

A Missouri man was killed Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Highways 67 and 141 in Clay County, according to a preliminary fatality report from the Arkansas State Police. Kenneth L. Freeman, 26, of Doniphan was going north in a 2016 Chevrolet around 7:30 p.m. ...

On Saturday, February 20 at approximately 12:25 a.m., Kennett police responded to the American Legion building in reference to someone shooting a firearm. "We got called to the American Legion building last night in reference to shots fired," reported Kennett Chief of Police Kenny Wilson. "Investigation revealed there were five victims. One did not survive his injuries and two are in critical condition at a hospital in Cape Girardeau."...

According to an analysis of state health data Clay County has fully vaccinated about nine percent of its population, the highest per capital rate in the state. Alan Vaughn, director of the Clay County Office of Emergency Management, said the local pharmacies are going all out to meet the needs of the community. “We’ve got really competent pharmacies here,” Vaughn said...

The Arkansas Activities Association has pushed regional and state high school basketball tournaments back one week, allowing time for regular-season games and district tournaments to be rescheduled in the wake of recent winter storms. The 2A-North Regional Basketball Tournament is now scheduled for March 3-6 at the Rector High School gym. The regional tournament will include the top boys and girls teams from 2A-3 and 2A-6, and will feature some of the top talent in the state...

Vaccinate the Natural State, a new initiative led by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Council, UAMS and Walmart, was announced today. The statewide initiative will educate Arkansans about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage individuals to get the vaccine as soon as possible – by doing so they will be taking a critical step toward helping end the pandemic. . ...

The Arkansas Department of Health reports the statewide COVID-19 numbers have stabilized, although Clay County recorded a sharp increase in cases in the past week. And although the case numbers have stabilized in Arkansas, the death toll continues to climb and has eclipsed the 5,000 mark...

Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) has announced the Winter Crisis Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications on Monday Feb. 22, by appointment only. Applications for both regular and crisis programs will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted...

One trend that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued into 2021 is a greater interest among Arkansans in growing their own food. In response to frequently-asked gardening questions, the Cooperative Extension Service has developed a series of online “Grow Your Own Groceries” presentations to share agents’ expertise in growing and preparing fruits and vegetables...

According to State Senator Blake Johnson, of Corning, businesses would not be penalized by state regulators for violating Covid-19 restrictions because of the behavior of their customers, under legislation passed by the Arkansas Senate. The information was included in an update on legislation provided by the lawmaker, as the session continues in Little Rock...

Latest numbers positive in county, state and region

Local man held in connection

Area man faces multiple charges

Community service project proving popular

New members approved for RFD

Negligent homicide charge filed Wednesday

Numbers stabilize in county and state as vaccinations are being given

Top submissions from virtual show named

New stop sign and re-zoning also approved

Annual spelling bee held

Local team holds special plunge Sunday for cause

Early entries being accepted for 22nd annual show in May

Over $5.5 million credited back to customers

Earns bid for 2A-North

Accident occurs between Pollard and McDougal

Death toll in Clay County remains at 41

Longtime PHS tennis coach recognized by peers

Ceremonies held to announce courts

PHS grad now employed at Austin Peay

Rain on Saturday forces new date for fundraiser

Clay County and Arkansas numbers show increase in cases

Annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas is set

Flex Fridays extended, superintendent's contract tabled

Recognition noted despite pandemic

Museum fundraiser at Liberty Hill Outfitters

Final quarter of 2020 reviewed

Pharmacies to provide vaccinations as next phase begins

Space heaters possible cause for blaze

Entries to be posted this Friday

First gathering of new year held at community center

Using pageant platform to share important message

Applications being accepted by appointment only

Extends superintendent's contract, updated on virtual learning at gathering

Highlights of the third quarter of 2020

Elected officials take oath of office on New Years Day

Predicted Christmas spike is at hand