October 2022
Rector Halloween Block Party set
A Rector Halloween Block Party is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Rector Memorial Park. Among the activities will be a trunk or treat, bounce houses, hayrides, games and prizes. Also being offered are hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more. The event is being hosted by the local churches and is a free community event for the whole family.
Mabreys to celebrate golden anniversary
Jim and Patricia Mabrey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dropin reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at their home located at 214 Idlewild Street in Rector. The couple was wed Oct. 20, 1972 at the Rector First General Baptist Church with Rev. Dobie Shelton officiating.
Kenneth Dale Milde
Kenneth Dale Milde, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 12, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Greenway, Ark., and was the son of the late Carl James and Flora Ellen (Jones) Milde.
James Woodie Dale
James Woodie Dale, 96, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 10, 2022, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Blue Cane, Ark., and was the son of the late Woody and Gladys McClusky Dale.
Demolition derby planned Saturday
The last demolition derby action of the season will be featured Saturday evening in the arena of the Clay County Fairgrounds in Piggott. The excite-ment will begin at 6: 30 p. m. with the pee wee event while the main event will follow at 7. Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 5 for kids ages six to 12, while kids five and under are admitted free. Pit passes are $ 15 and must be purchased at the back gate. There are no exceptions, and everyone in the pit area must have a pit pass. The public is also reminded to visit the concession stand, where they can enjoy an outstanding selection.
Red Ribbon Week set at local schools
- Piggott Elementary School will celebrate its’ 34th Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 24 through Oct. 28, with the theme “Celebrate Life: Live Drug Free”. The off rally will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, with Superintendent Freddie Bowen as guest speaker.
Personnel issue main topic at Piggott School Board meeting
Piggott School Board met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
Clay County Times-Democrat to launch paywall Oct. 28
We will be raising the paywall on the Clay County Times-Democrat website on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Listed below are a few important notes related to our paywall launch: * Obits will stay in front of the paywall, available to all readers * Current print subscribers will receive an email with instructions to reset their password to gain access to the website content if we have your email address on file. If you do not receive an email from us, we may not have your email address information. Please contact the local office at 870-598-2201 or email drisinger@cherryroad.com or you may go to the website, click the Subscribe button and click the “Already a Print Subscriber?” link to have your login created.