July 2022

Rector Downtown Drug opened for business in their new, modern building Monday, July 11. They are now located on 9th Street across from Glen Sain Motors. Owner Keith Hill commented, “Our customers will still receive the same professional, hometown service they are accustomed to and we have added a drive-thru for their convenience.” (TD photo/Jane Gatewood)

Heidi Toombs (center) was crowned Baby Miss Pollard at the annual picnic. She is the daughter of Caleb and Jessica Toombs of Piggott. First alternate was Lucy Kopiness, (left) the daughter of Brent and Lindsey Kopiness of Rector and second alternate was Willow Raspberry (right) the daughter of Ericka Howe and Austin Raspberry of Rector. (Courtesy photo/Mistie Gossett)

A peaceful protest was held on Saturday, July 2 at 1 p.m. at the Eastern District Courthouse in Piggott. The Clay County Reproductive Rights Rally was the idea of Jenna Little of Rector. Little said she decided to hold the rally due to the overturning of Roe v. Wade as she felt an overwhelming urge to stand up for herself as well as her sisters and niece. “Every single one of my sisters and I have faced miscarriages and a few of us have had to receive medical “abortions,” also known as a D&C, as a result of incom-plete miscarriages. I feel, at the rate we are going now, abortion bans will continue to become even more strict and incredibly dangerous for the women of Arkansas,” explained Little. “Many legislators have no medical training and are not qualified to determine what an emergency is when it comes to pregnancy complications. This is problematic in cases that lead to sepsis and ectopic pregnancies. Women that are victims of incest and rape should have their rights protected if either result in pregnancy. Arkansas, I believe, ranks second in the nation for rape cases. We must protect our women and our children from being forced to birth the children of their abusers. The government has no place dictating what anyone does with their body.”

1982 Angela Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

“What’s next at the Ford Room,” readers ask. “Who’s playing next at the Ford Room?” The Museum Board and Director Joey Pruett appreciates the terrific support at the Ford Room events and has said, “It’s great to hear that people know there’s something great happening in Rector.

Ashley Kemp Wimberley, Rector native and APA executive director, was recently elected secretary/treasurer for the Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE) board of directors. Wimberley joined ASAE when she was named APA executive director in 2018.