November 2023

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!

Rector’s 3rd-4th grade football team captured the conference championship held in Piggott on Monday, Oct. 30, by defeating Doniphan 13-0. Team members include: 3rd Grade- Atlas Rios, Lane Burns, Lane Clement, Braxton Shatley, Cutter Bryant, Zayden Sewell, Andrew Woods, Ebony Beck, Drake Spears, Lucas Willingham, Cadence Lyles, Bryson Murrell, Karsonn Smith, and Ben Sisneros.4th Grade- Andrew Sheets,Eli Hester,Zeke Mosley,Bostyn Milam,Jacob Small, Lane Scott, Rylan McGuire, Izzac Waddell, Braylon Wilhite,Tyson Davenport, Ledger Stirnaman, and Kyle Wojciechowski.Coaches are:Alvin Bryant,Grayson Bryant,David Mosley,Jacob Hester, Scott Stirnaman, Adam Branson, and Arron Spears. (Courtesy photo) Piggott’s 5th-6th grade football team captured the conference championship held in Piggott on Monday, Oct. 30, by defeating Doniphan.The team went undefeated for the season.Team members include: Kannon Hicks, Trevor Rau, Hunter Rigdon, Hudson Mack, Ben Hooten, Kyle Burns.Colton Smith,Kaleb Hunter,Tripp Simpson,Hudson Seal,Dax Causey,Liam Welch,Rylan Winscott, Camden Donner, Jett Latimer, Dakota Tripp, Zac Wallace, Easton Midkiff, Tristen Birmingham, Bryson McDaniel,Leighton Daniels,Kadin Carter,Ryker Akridge,John Burleson,Zeke Trout, and Dylan McGinley. (Courtesy photo)

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New at the library

The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library. FICTION Wyoming Proud – Diana Palmer The secret – Lee Child Hercule Poirot’s silent night : the new Hercule Poirot mystery – Sophie Hannah Hallowe’en party : a Hercule Poirot mystery – Agatha Christie The deserter : a novel – Nelson DeMille Where the light enters – Sara Donati Dirty thirty – Janet Evanovich NON FICTION Failure is not not an option : how the chubby gay son of a Jesus-obsessed lesbian found love, family, and podcast success...

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Three Rivers opens registration for winter session and spring semester

Registration is now open to everyone for winter and spring classes at Three Rivers College. Students can register online, by phone, or by emailing an advisor. Register early to get your preferred classes and make sure your schedule works for you. The last day to register for the winter session is December 15, and the last day to register for the Spring semester is January 12. The winter session begins December 18, and the Spring semester begins January 16. For more information on Three Rivers College’s registration and deadlines, visit trcc.edu/academics/ academic-calendar.

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Entries needed for annual Christmas Parade

The annual Rector Christmas Parade sponsored by the Rector Chamber of Commerce will be held Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m., with the parade traveling down Main Street, ushering in the Christmas season. Prizes for floats will be increased this year to encourage more float participation. Prize money will be first place $150, second place $100, third place $75, fourth place $50 and fifth place $25, recognizing fun, faith, and the festive season. No prize money will be awarded to go-carts and side-by-sides, but they are appreciated and encouraged to participate. The Chamber reminds all participants that age 18 is the minimum age with a driver’s license and a permit from the City of Rector for operating the side-byside or golf cart.

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Lois Athalee Barnes

Lois Athalee Barnes, 85, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, October 27, 2023, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. Lois was born in Shiloh, Ark., on March 1, 1938, to the late James Monroe and Ollie Mae Hooten.

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