Jimmy Devon Smith
Jimmy Devon Smith, 87, of Midland, Tex., passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Jim was born on May 6, 1936, to Nora Bell and Clyde Smith in Greenway, Ark.
October 2023
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Downtown Marketplace a huge success
Saturday sounds from Downtown Rector kept excitement high at the annual Downtown Marketplace held Oct. 14, sponsored by Rector Downtown Central and held at the Main Street Downtown Park. Cotton module and grain carrying trucks rumbled up and down Main Street (Hwy. 90) and the generator at the Hog Heaven Bar-b-que truck became familiar as shoppers and vendors enjoyed a chilly but productive day. A few pairs of solareclipse glasses came out about eleven o’clock and were shared so everyone who wanted to see the partial annular eclipse could do so. To aid viewing, clouds began to move into the area ahead of chillier weather and a later solid bank of clouds. A service dog in training captured attention and showed off his doggie-shoes and special vest. Decorative fall items and plenty of jams, jellies, breads, pies, cakes, and sticky buns were available for sampling and buying. Vendors and shoppers enjoyed the day with donations going to Rector Downtown Central to continue programming for inviting residents to enjoy the downtown Pocket Park, the Rector Community Museum, new businesses, and other activities.
BRTC Food Pantry hosting food drive
Black River Technical College’s Food Pantry is continuing their food drive through Oct. 27 due to an increase in the number of students in need this semester.
Morris Family to perform at Piggott First Baptist Church
Piggott First Baptist Church will host the Morris Family at 6 p.m. Sunday Oct.
Piggott Farmers Market plans Fall Festival
Piggott Farmers Market will host a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the First National Bank Pavilion. The festival will feature food, crafts, and giveaways. Live music will be provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Electric Voodoo Explosion. The market will be open as usual from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.
First United Pentecostal Church to host trunk or treat in Piggott
Piggott First United Pentecostal Church will host a trunk or treat from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The church is located at 826 E. Main Street. Members of the church will be offering free hot dogs and bottled water and encourage everyone to drop by.
Emmanuel Baptist Church plans Fall Family Fun Day Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church of Piggott will host their Fall Family Fun Day beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. A free fish fry will start at 5 p.m. and will be served until gone. “We encourage the community to come together and enjoy an afternoon of fun and food for the whole family,” commented Bro. Kevin Murray. The church is located at 829 East North Street at the corner of North Johnson Street.
A-State Museum to host Dia de los Muertos actvities
Arkansas State University Museum will host its Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 until 7 p.m. The museum is adjacent to Dean B. Ellis Library, located at 320 University Loop.