Stories from Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Local Girl Scouts were a big hit in Rector's annual Christmas parade Thursday night, dressed as brightly colored Christmas presents. The sparkle of the town's beautiful Christmas decorations and the excitement of the night's activities were reflected in the children's twinkling eyes and smiling faces. ...

One of the most beautiful and noteworthy aspects of humanity is mankind's sense of compassion for those less fortunate. At no other time of the year is this wonderful characteristic displayed more than during the holiday season. ...

The City of Rector is continuing its community development efforts. During an update by community development director Jacinda Welch and Janet Lee of the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, members of the Rector City Council discussed progress in the renovation of the historic waterworks/jail building on South Main Street and ongoing efforts for work soon to get underway at the Northeast Arkansas Innovative Training Center.. ...

A group of Rector children have taken the term "holiday spirit" to a whole new level through their work with an organization designed to help others facing conditions and problems many Americans are unable to imagine...