August 2023
Piggott Farmers Market remains open on Fridays
Piggott Farmers Market is still open every Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the First National Bank Pavilion on East Main.
Nimmons Old Timers Dinner scheduled for Sept. 3
Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner note it’s that time of year again. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.
Reunions
The Rector High School Class of 1963 will celebrate their 60th class reunion at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2, at the Rector First United Methodist Church Educational Building, located at 116 W. Third St., Rector.
Mauldin recognized at BRTC
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Career and Technical Center (CTC) student/ Piggott High School senior Aaron Mauldin spent the summer working for Legacy Equipment in Piggott. Last year while Mauldin was attending the CTC program on the BRTC Paragould campus, two Legacy Equipment representatives, Whitney Watson and Daniel Vaughn, spoke to CTC students about Legacy Equipment internships and the John Deere Ag Tech program, which piqued Mauldin’s interest.
Tickets available for annual $1000 drawing
With the approach of the Labor Day holiday, the Woodland Heights Cemetery Commission is once again conducting a $1,000 drawing as a fundraiser. The drawing will take place on Monday, Sept. 4, on the main stage at the Rector Memorial Park following the Miss Rector Pageant. Persons do not have to be present to win.
Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills
Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills, 80, of Rector, Ark., passed away peacefully with her children by her side. The day was sunny and beautiful, as she was ushered into heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and join her husband onAugust 20, 2023.
Ivan Joe Lambert
Ivan Joe Lambert Ivan Joe Lambert, 89, of Pollard, Ark., passed away August 17, 2023, at his home near Pollard, surrounded by friends and family. He was born on August 31, 1933, near Pollard, and was the son of the late Bert and Dixie (Hosea) Lambert.
Clay County QC meets in regular session, sheriff discusses deputy pay
The Clay County Quorum Court met on Monday, Aug. 21, at the courthouse in Corning with Justice Dennis Haines being absent. After roll call, prayer and Pledge of Allegiance the meeting started with Justice Jody Henderson making a motion to waive the reading of the previous minutes. Justice Patrick Patterson seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.