Rector’s annual Fall Downtown Marketplace hosted by Rector Downtown Central will be held this Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Main Street Downtown Park. Organizers have said, “Set up and booth space is free, but donations to Rector Downtown Central are appreciated. Pre-registration is required by contacting Sarah Boyd (870-5954716), Caroline Banning (901-605-4331), or Lisa Diddle (870-595-4724).”
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) launched a new customer service platform Monday, Oct. 2 known as “Ask ARDOT.” Ask ARDOT is a streamlined way for the public to submit questions and comments and communicate with ARDOT employees about topics pertaining to Arkansas’ highways and interstates – anything from construction project details to potholes to trucking permits to job applications.
Gregory Allen Castleman, 69, of Paragould, Ark., passed away September 29, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on October 24, 1953, in Flint, Mich., and was the son of the late Horace Eugene and Rose Virginia (Henson) Castleman.
Dr. Neale Bartee will kick off the Delta Symphony Orchestra’s 50th concert season at 7:30 p.m.
Toni Raeann Prince, 30, of Rector, passed from this life to forever be in the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on March 17, 1993, in Paragould to Robert Keith Prince and Michelle Ann Garner.
Pauline Rebecca Estes Oliver, 87, a resident of Rector for 67 years, passed away on September 29, 2023, at her home in Rector. She was a lady who always had a smile and was full of laughter and fun.
Charles Mack Manchester, 76, of Rector, Ark., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Paragould, Ark., to John Hugh and Thelma Christine Manchester.
Vernon Lee Noles, 96, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 3, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born on June 6, 1927, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of the late Levi and Rosa (Book) Noles.
“Celebrating Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) 50th Anniversary” is the latest exhibit in the BRTC student- led mini-museums Cabinet of Curiosities on the Paragould campus. Dr.