The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Any- one with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery.
SPRINGDALE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will host a free one-day workshop for anyone interested in learning about wildlife rehabilitation and the rules concerning rehabilitating native animals in Arkansas at 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. May 21 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center. This workshop was originally planned for February but had to be postponed due to inclement weather.
LITTLE ROCK — With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and ready. Arkansas’s squirrel season opened May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a great excuse to be in the woods.
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.
Piggott High School was the setting for a signing ceremony Thursday, May 12, for senior Nate Lemmons. The son of Emily Lemmons, Nate signed his letter of intent to attend Crowley’s Ridge College and continue his baseball career. Nate had many supporters there to show their support in his accomplishment. Pictured are, from left: Crowley’s Ridge coach Brenden Camp, Hayden Lemmons, Nate, Holden Tarno and coach Chris Brantley. (Courtesy photo)
Pearson Hearn signed his letter of intent to attend Crowley’s Ridge College to continue his passion for baseball. Hearn, the son of Shawn and Crystal Hearn, signed his letter at PHS on Thursday, May 12 at PHS. Hearn’s family, friends and schoolmates were there to show their support and pride in his accomplishment. Pictured are, from left: Brenden Camp CRC coach, coach Shawn Hearn, Pearson Hearn, Crystal Hearn, Easton Hearn and coach Chris Brantley. (Courtesy photo)
Logan White was awarded Senior Hunter Midkiff Teammate award at the football awards held Wednesday, May 11. (Courtesy photo) Will Lucas received the Junior Mr.
Rector High School held the annual Honors Assembly on Friday morning, May 13, in the school gymnasium. Parents and community leaders were present for the occasion.
Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road will perform bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street in Paragould.
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.