May 2024
Frances Bracken
Frances Bracken Frances Bracken, 95, West Plains, Mo., passed away at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home. She was born August 25, 1928 at Rector, Ark., to Claud Hardin and Iris Hancock.
Billie Jean (Greenway) Runyon
Billie Jean (Greenway) Runyon Billie Jean (Greenway) Runyon was born April 19, 1932, in Blytheville, Ark., the daughter of Rev. Barney and Ann (James) Greenway, and departed this life May 9, 2024, at the age of 92.
Evelyn L. (Bookout) Gatewood
Evelyn L. (Bookout) Gatewood Evelyn L.
Sheriff’s Report
Clay County Sheriff’s Department April Monthly Report 04/01/2024 David Murphy of Gideon, Mo., was cited for Hazardous Driving. 04/02/2024 Cesar Torres/ Escobar of Houston, Texas, was cited for Hazardous Driving.
Registration underway for HPMEC Writers’ Retreat
The summer 2024 Hemingway-Pfeiffer Writers’ Retreat for adults is scheduled June 17-21. Registration is $325. Lunch and breaks are included. Retreats are held in the Educational Center and Hemingway Barn-Studio and offer adults the opportunity to work on personal creative writing under the direction of a professional mentor.
Arkansas State Trumpet Ensemble to perform at California Conference
Members of the Arkansas State Trumpet Ensemble from Arkansas State University have received the prestigious honor of being asked to perform at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Anaheim, Calif., May 28 through June 1.
Piggott and Rector School Districts taking part in USDA Summer Feeding Program
Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally-funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools.