Stories from Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Darrell Speer, 64, of Rector, passed from this life on July 15, 2014. He was born to the late Oscar and Versie (Jetton) Speer in Rector, Arkansas on September 14, 1949. Darrell enjoyed life to the fullest. He spent his time serving our country in the war, farming, doing carpenter work, fishing and hunting, but the most important to him was being with his family, especially his grandchildren...

Ray South, 88, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 in North Little Rock. He was born August 14, 1925 in Lake City to the late Ed and Willa South. Mr. South served his country proudly in the United States Air Forces. He graduated from Arkansas State University and worked for the Department of Agriculture as a soil conservationist in Northeast Arkansas. ...

Donna J. Calvin McGovern of Montrose, Colo., age 80, passed away July 5, 2014, in Montrose, Colo. Donna was born on July 27, 1933, to Everett and Blanche Calvin in the state of Missouri. Donna is survived by one son, Michael S. Underwood and his wife, Eileen Underwood, of Ouray, Colo.; one brother, C. ...

Reynolds takes over PHS baseball program

Municipal courts site for annual league play

Local squad set to play Friday at White Hall

Murray and Haney in action in Wyoming

I'm drowning in electronics. A couple of months ago I bought a new computer with Microsoft 8.1. The 8.1 software was so frustrating that my blood pressure skyrocketed. While trying to learn the software, I put my computer to sleep for the night. Yes, you can turn the computer off or you can let it sleep...

Annual summer reading program a big success, record numbers of kids reached

Rector and Piggott teams take part in Wii bowling tourney at Turtle Creek Mall

Announces candidacy for third term in office

Main Street Arkansas effort coming to Clay County

First returns in from tax approved last October

Full schedule awaits visitors on Saturday, July 19

Good turnout for annual New Hope Cemetery fundraiser, despite heat and humidity