Rector High School marked homecoming on Friday, Oct. 21, culminating in the home football game against the Midland Mustangs. The homecoming pep rally was held Friday afternoon and prior to skits and games, challenges and cheers, the court was presented to the student body and audience.
RECTOR - A fun Halloween event for the entire family is being planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Rector Memorial Park.
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood sup-ply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood – blood products that are critical to keeping hospitals ready to help patients depending on transfusions in the weeks ahead.
The next Second Saturday Art on the Ridge event is set for Nov. 12. First National Bank will be sponsoring the turkey decorating competition and prizes will be awarded as vouchers for area businesses.
An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage starting in November, as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov. 5 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 3.
Piggott Mohawk senior tennis champion, Shawn-Hudson Seegraves, ended his high school tennis career winning state championship and being an integral part in the team’s state championship win this year.
The Piggott Mohawk tennis team was named as 3A State Champions. Last weeks paper inadvertently stated the boys doubles team was state champions.
Lady Mohawks traveled to Harrisburg on Oct. 17 with a win that qualified them to play for state at HardingAcademy on Monday, Oct.
The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open its 2022-23 season with a production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Oct. 28-29 in Startup Chapel as part of the 2022 Homecoming celebration.
Powhatan Historic State Park will once again be offering Ghost Walk tours. The tours are set for Saturday, Oct. 29. Admission is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Space is limited and reservations are required. For available tour times and reservations call 870-878-6765 or email powhatan@arkansas.com to reserve your spot.