December 2022

The Rector Area Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring their annual Christmas lighting contest for homes in the Rector city limits. Judging will take place over a four-day period beginning Thursday, Dec.

Arkansas State University will conduct its 2022 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m.

The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Irish Eyes by Suzanne Rudd Hamilton Murder in the Cathedral by Cora Harrison Growing Wild in the Shade by Jean Grainger Troubles in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand The Whittiers by Danielle Steel Tools of the Traitor by Lucy Averill Hounded by the Past by DeAnna Julie Dodson A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans Hunting Time by Jeffery Deaver The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine Harris The Choice by Nora Roberts Night Shift by Robin Cook Meat Thy Maker by Tamar Myers Caught Redheaded by Jan Fields Hidden Riches by D’Ann Mateer Secondhand Chances by Shaen Layle EASY BOOKS Pinkalicious and the Holiday Sweater by Victoria Kann Here Comes Truck Driver Hippo by Jonathan London Never Ever Tickle a Turkey by Adam Wallace Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming Cozy in Love by Jan Brett Deborah’s Tree by Jane Yolen Love Birds by Jane Yolen Never Ever Race a Reindeer by Adam Wallace The Pigeon will Ride the Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems The Christmas Princess by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis The Wise Men Who Found Christmas by Raymond Arroyo Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The Williams Teacher Education Program (WTEP) at Williams Baptist University has been granted national accreditation for its educator preparation programs, making it one of 55 providers from 28 states and the United Arab Emirates to receive accreditation this fall.

Rector School Board met Monday, Dec. 12, at the Administration Building and a quorum was declared by acting chair for the meeting Secretary Kirk Ford. President and vice-president Jody Simmons and Mike Trail were both absent from the meeting. Superintendent Johnny Fowler presented the financial report for November, showing the total fund balance of $5,389,518.48 which includes general operating fund balance, building fund balance, federal programs funds and cafeteria funds.