Robert Joe Howard
Robert Joe Howard Robert Joe Howard, 79, of Piggott, passed away on March 6, 2023, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab. He was born to the late Ambrose and Emma (Keller) Howard in East St.
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Alvin Jay Vangilder
Alvin Jay Vangilder Alvin Jay Vangilder, 68, of Rector, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the St. Bernard’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
Rector FFA dinner and auction set
The Rector High School chapter of the FFA will host its annual dinner and auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. The event will be held at the Rector Community Center and all funds generated will benefit the local chapter. Organizers noted donations for the auc-tion are also still being gathered, and are appreciated.
Clay County Sesquicentennial set for year long celebration
The three Clay County Chambers of Commerce have partnered with Harps Food Stores to kick-off the upcoming county sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, in style on Friday, March 24, with a birthday bash. The event is planned to mark 150 years since the formation of Clay County, then known as Clayton County.
Rector Area Chamber of Commerce announces date for annual banquet
The annual Rector Area Chamber of Commerce banquet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Rector Community Center.
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES:
APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC FELLOWSHIP CHURCH McDougal - Herb Eillis, Pastor BAPTIST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH North Main St. Dr.
Little Rock VA to host Virtual Claims Clinic
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 23. During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, veterans may speak to staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist them with specific questions regarding VA benefits claims.
Application deadline extended for OTA program at Three Rivers College
The application deadline has been extended to March 17 for the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. Graduates will be able to work directly with patients both young and old to increase their quality of life.
Garrett to perform at Rector
The Ford Room at the Rector Community Museum will host the musical talents of Chad Garrett beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at 310 Main Street in Rector.