Jean Collier Martin
Jean Collier Martin Jean Collier Martin was born on February 12, 1927 in Rector, Ark., to George and Ada Collier and passed away on Easter, April 9, 2023 in Dallas, Tex. She was raised on a small farm in Rector.
April 2023
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Myrna Lee Walker
Myrna Lee Walker Myrna Lee Walker, 73, of Saint Francis, Ark., passed away April 8, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on July 11, 1949, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of Rube and Hester (Bryant) Walker.
Mike Herren
Mike Herren Mike Herren, 66, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 7, 2023, at his home in Piggott. He was born on November 16, 1956, in Clay County, Ark., and was the son of Fred and Mary (Sheppard) Herren.
Cory Jackson headlines at Ford Room with special meet and greet opportunity
Ford Room favorite performer and Arkansas CMA Country Artist of the Year 2018 Cory Jackson returns on April 20 for a spectacular event inside the Rector Community Museum located on Main Street in Rector. Appearing throughout the state, Cory’s schedule has kept him moving, this concert having been on the books for a year. Because of his immense popularity, Cory’s appearance will be highlighted with a new feature, a “Meet and Greet” opportunity for reserve seat ticket holders.
Arkansas Municipal League hires Dixon as field rep
As part of a new “boots on the ground” initiative, Steve Dixon, former Marmaduke mayor, will serve as the League’s new northeast Arkansas- based field representative. This article was previously published in the March 2023 issue of the Arkansas Municipal League’s publication, City & Town.
Lady Cougars field way to victory over T-birds
What began with the Lady Cougars spotting two unearned runs for Cross County ended in three critical outs, the Lady Cougars taking the win 9 – 7 with Kaley Isom going all the way at pitcher. Early in the contest, Audrey Schimming knocked two runs in with a hit down the left field line.