The 2022 PHS graduation ceremony took a solemn turn as the three empty chairs behind the graduates were recognized. Principal Paul Seegraves called out the names of the three young men of the Class of 2022 who were called home before they graduated. A moment of silence was held for Matthew Brown, Gabe Templeman and Hunter Midkiff. Their families were presented roses and their diplomas after the graduation ceremony. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
Beginning May 16, BRTC began following summer hours. Campuses will be open from 7 a.m.
The application period for Arkansas’s special urban bowhunts for the 2022-23 deer hunting season is now open. The hunts, which begin Sept.
April (Gamblin) Lindsey presents a football to John Ford Hendrix at last week’s athletic banquet for breaking the school single rushing record with 1,468 years. Her brother Bo Gamblin, who graduated in 1989, held the previous record and she presented the football on his behalf. (TD photo/Jane Gatewood)
Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Hutchinson, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer.
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that additional funding has been made available to assist with feral hog eradication efforts in Arkansas. Senator John Boozman was instrumental in securing $650,000 in federal funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to implement additional eradication efforts across the state. Additionally, the Buffalo River Conservation Committee (BRCC) allocated $74,960 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services (USDA Wildlife Services) to expand eradication efforts within the Buffalo River watershed.
Coach Matt Mills and Assistant Coach Isaiah Ritter presented these basketball awards at the Rector Athletic Banquet held on May 10 at the Rector High School gymnasium. Junior High Boys: Colton Haywood, Newcomer of the Year; Lane Hemphill, Most Improved; Hayden Vavak, Cougar Pride; Kolton Watson, Defensive MVP; Cash Lindsey, Most Rebounds and Offensive MVP; Austin Simmons, Most 3’s and Lucas Morrow, Hustle award.
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 26. During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, veterans may speak to staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist them with specific questions regarding VA benefits claims.
Community-based nonprofit groups and others interested in supporting the mission of Arkansas Heritage are encouraged to apply for Arkansas Heritage Grants. Arkansas Heritage is a division of the Department of Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism which identifies, preserves and promotes our state’s cultural, historic and natural resources as a source of pride and enjoyment for all.
1982 Mayor James Morris was informed last week by the city’s attorney, Mr. Charles Wheatley, in Washington that the City of Piggott, Ark.