Stories from Thursday, November 12, 2009

Lineup impressive for 2010 concert (11/12/09)
The on-stage antics and beautiful baritone voice of Gaither artist Mark Lowry, the acclaimed voice of 10-time Dove Award winner Jason Crabb and the humor and stunning harmonies of America's top bluegrass band Dailey & Vincent all will be featured in Rector's 2010 concert to benefit the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation...

Progress continues on new center (11/12/09)
Work on the Rector Visitors Center continues to move forward, as the historic site grows closer to its original appearance through modern efforts. Windows and doors for the site have been constructed by Richard Caldwell of Piggott. ...

Finally! Cotton coming out of the fields (11/12/09)
Several straight days of sunshine have allowed area farmers to get back in the fields, and cotton picking has been underway in earnest, with some growers working into the night to get their crops out before the weather changes again. Bill Martin (right) of Rector and a farm worker were hard at work Monday assisting Martin's son-in-law, Randal Gibson, in tarping cotton modules east of Rector after the fluffy fibers were tightly compacted in a module builder. ...

Christmas parade slated for Dec. 3 (11/12/09)
The annual Rector Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. The parade, a Rector tradition, will feature floats by local businesses and organizations. As in years past, Santa Claus is expected to make a special appearance during the festivities...

Berry supports HB 3962 (11/12/09)
Congressman Marion Berry was one of two from the Arkansas delegation to vote Saturday night for House Bill 3962, a sweeping piece of national health care reform legislation. Berry joined Vic Snyder of the Second District in voting for the measure, while Fourth District Congressman John Boozman and the Third District's Mike Ross cast negative votes...

Powerball drawing interest (11/12/09)
Many Arkansas residents are hoping fortune smiles upon them, as large numbers of customers have purchased Powerball tickets since they first went on sale Halloween night. As with the previously available scratch-off tickets, Powerball ticket sales are generating funds for the Arkansas Lottery Scholarship. ...

Peewe Cougars stay tough in finale to spectacular year (11/12/09)
The Peewee Cougars wrapped up their season Saturday with a heartbreaking 18-14 loss to McCrory in the second round of the regional football playoffs. Rector held a 14-12 lead as time wound down in the fourth quarter. The Cougars had the ball with less than two minutes to play, but were forced to punt after going three-and-out...

Impact of seniors felt by program (11/12/09)
The football season came to a close Friday night in Marked Tree, as the Cougars fell to the hosting Indians, 34-8. Marked Tree rattled off 26 unanswered points to break an 8-8 tie and secure the win...

Uneventful Miracles (11/12/09)
"In seven seconds, share this message with seven people and you will receive a miracle tomorrow." Anyone who has a personal computer and forwards emails to friends will receive messages like the above one. There are promises being made every day with directions to forward a certain email to others, usually seven, 10 or 12 people. If you do, then good things are bound to come to you, the email predicts. I get similar forwarded emails all the time...

The Importance of Veterans (11/12/09)

Gary Alan Gray (11/12/09)
Gary Alan Gray, 55, of La Vernia, Texas, passed away Oct. 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat B. Gray and Joan Twitty Gray, and a brother, Pat Gray II. He is survived by a sister, Lee Ann Gray of Warner Robins, Ga., and cousins, Rosie Akers and Leland Blackshare of Rector, Ark., as well as many loving friends...

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