Danny Clarke Turnbo
Danny Clarke Turnbo Danny Clarke Turnbo, 78 of Rector, passed from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Rector, to the late Forrest Clarke and Gladys Imogene Gilkison Turnbo.
April 2023
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Rector responds to Wynne tornado relief effort
As Rector families arrived at Mavis Smith’s Auction House with their donations of bottled water, tarps, cleaning supplies, snack food, and cash donations, they listened in rapt attention as Mavis Smith told her eye-witness account of the Wynne tornado, the devastating monster that ripped out the interior of Wynne’s central business area and residential areas.
Piggott on map of nationwide walking club
If you have seen strangers walking the sidewalks and streets of Piggott looking at a paper map, they are from the American Volkssport Association (AVA). This is a nationwide walking club which has Piggott on their map of places to visit.
Rector School Board approves changes regarding certified teachers’ salaries
Rector School Board moved its monthly meeting ahead by one week to get implementation agendas started and strategies addressed as they relate to the first year under the LEARNS Act, the “largest overhaul of the state’s edu-cation system in Arkansas history.” Changes to education contained in the act have brought both optimism and nervousness to school staff members, students, and their families. “Rector Schools will be just fine. We are in good shape,” said Superintendent Johnny Fowler in a separate interview prior to the board meeting held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, in the administration building.
Rector City Council meets, swears in new fire chief
Rector City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 3, at the Rector Community Center. The first order of business to come before the council was the introduction of and induction of Steve Ward as the new Rector Fire Chief. He was sworn in by Rector Mayor Shawn Brandon. Ward received the commendation of current fire staff in addition to fire staff leadership and through interviews.
Piggott School Board holds special meeting, approves expulsion of student
The Piggott School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 28 in the district administration office with all members present. Superintendent Freddie Bowen presented the board with the recommendation for expulsion for a student for 365 days.
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BRTC’S Project Reach site reopens
BRTC’s Project REACH site located at Dalton reopened Tuesday, April 4. The REACH site will be open on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through the month of October.