April 2025

Musical event planned at Rector

Time travel through music is the promise from the Rector Community Museum’s Ford Room for its upcoming show at 7 p.m. on Friday night, April 25. Just one note for most Baby Boomer generation music lovers and the curtains to the past open. Transport from one era to the next is possible through music. Just a few bars and one phrase of the lyrics and the friends appear, perhaps conversations, and with a blink of the eye, it’s high school graduation day all over again.

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Parks Cemetery accepting donations

Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your do-nation,” commented a spokesperson. Donations may be sent to Centennial Bank, P.O. Box 6, Rector, AR 72461 or Michele Layer, 421 N. Ballard, Apt. 20, Rector, AR 72461

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Clay County Election Commission to hold public testing in Corning

The public testing, and logic and accuracy test, for the upcoming May 13 Election in Clay County will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. The testing will be conducted at the Corning election ware-house, located at 435 Southwest Second Street in Corning. The testing is open to the public. Those wanting additional information may contact Clay County Election Coordinator Karen Cagle at 870-240-3295.

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CCTD single copies increased

Effective April 21, the Clay County Times-Democrat increased its single copy rate to $1.25. This necessary adjustment helps support continued coverage and operations. Newspaper racks have been changed accordingly along with the inside newspaper dealers. Thank you for your continued support!

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Rector School Board approves financial report

Rector School Board met in regular session on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. In addition to the minutes of the regular meeting in March, the board approved the special meeting minutes when on March 20 the board accepted Matt Mill’s resignation as golf coach and hired Tyler Riddle as head girls basketball coach and golf coach as well as high school teacher.

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Piggott Chamber to host Bingo

Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce has been approved to host Bingo, which will be held the first Monday of each month beginning May 5 at the Piggott Community Center located at 161 E. Pfeiffer Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes are available and you must be 18 years of age or older to play.

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Winter crisis assistance continues

Black River Area Development Corporation announced that the winter regular assistance program closed March 31 but applications for winter crisis assistance will continue until Wednesday, April 30 or until funds are depleted. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m., on the second and fourth Mondays at the Piggott Community Center located at 161 E. Pfeiffer Street and on Tuesdays at the BRAD Senior Center in Corning located at 1403 Main Street. Those wanting additional information may call the BRAD office at 870-810-8396 or 870-202-1356.

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