Stories from Thursday, July 30, 2020

Thomas Harley Huggins, 72, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life to be with Jesus on Wednesday July 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1947, in Paragould, Ark., to the late Clayton and Virgeen Huggins. Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 39 years of active service, and then serving 15-plus years as the Clay County Veteran’s Service Officer. ...

Annual back-to-school event slated

Personnel issues also addressed at special meeting

Funding from Main Street Arkansas program

Forward ordinance to rename streets

Hemingway book cover featured

UAEX continues to promote participation

Election commissioners set to meet on election

Julia Jean "Judi" Thompson Parks, passed peacefully on July 29, 2020, at her home in Jonesboro, Ark., surrounded in love by her husband of 57 years, her children and grandchildren. Julia was born on May 20, 1944, in Piggott, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Duke and Roy Alvin Thompson; her brother, Roy Thompson Junior; and her best friend, Joyce Findley...

Bobby Joe Wooten, 61, of Pollard, Ark., passed away July 28, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1958, and was the son of Aubry and Mary Ethel (Frisby) Wooten. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lavon Wooten. He was united in marriage to Anne Black on Aug. 28, 1987...