Stories from Thursday, February 6, 2014

Mrs. Odessa Annetta Ellis, age 85 of Rector, Ark., joined her husband Mr. V.A. Ellis and her daughter Lela Sue Ellis, in heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. Born August 29, 1928 in Boydsville, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Orville Bryan and Ruth Marie Watson Stone. ...

Boys now set to play quad set with girls teams Friday night at PHS against Manila, and observe senior night for both squads.

Weather affected remaining games as season winds down

Thursday night's games with Manila switched to Friday with senior night being held for boys and girls teams

Weather forces schedule changes as season winds down

State lawmakers deliver good news to local centers

Henderson earmarks winnings to Piggott Public Library

Effort helps address problem of hunger in region

Piggott students sweep top three spots in annual competition

Grant presentation ceremony held for regional cities, including Piggott and Rector

Power outages still being addressed with more cold weather and frozen precipitation in the forecast

Berniece Johnson, 87, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away February 4, 2014, at the Piggott Community Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1926, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Jess and Mettie (Young) Nichols. She was united in marriage to Henry Johnson on Oct. 31, 1947, and to this union a son, David, was born...

Orville W. "Bill" Gossett passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary "Lou" Gossett (nee Steen); beloved father of Jerry (Geralyn), Vicki, Billy and Dana Gossett; proud grandfather of Timothy (Mayumi), Nicholas, Stephen and Kevin (Christine) Gossett and great-grandfather of Emi and Mei; dear brother of Wilodean Doyle, James Harold Gossett, Betty Jo Thorne, and the late Vernette Franks, Galen Gossett, Marjeana Franks and Hollis Gossett, our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.. ...

Veonia "Yeager" Wyse, 85, of Piggott passed from this life Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Baldwyn, Miss. on September 15, 1928 to the late Willie and Lois Hammett. Veonia lived in Bay, Ark. most of her life where she owned the Doll Rags dress shop for 16 years. She had a love for gardening and being outside. Veonia was a member of the First Baptist Church in Piggott...

During the cold 15 and 20 degree temperatures, I've been staying home, keeping warm. During that time I've watched a lot of Turner Classic Movies, mostly black and white. I've been surprised how many of the stars I have recognized. Their names just popped into my head, both actors and actresses...

Mrs. Peggy Loretta Hill, age 75, of Rector, Ark., passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Piggott Community Hospital. Born in St. Louis County, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ida Belle (Mitchell) Painter and had been a longtime area resident. Mrs. Hill enjoyed reading mysteries...

Weather continues to delay hoops seasons

A Rector man has been arrested following an investigation into a residence fire late Tuesday night. The Rector Police Department, in an effort with the Arkansas State Police, arrested Steve Jackson of Rector on charges of arson and two previous misdemeanor warrants following a series of events which included a devastating fire at the 302 South Fordyce home of Sharlon Marble Tuesday night in Rector...