In an abbreviated meeting of the Rector City Council on April 10 at the Rector Community Center, Council member Mark Manchester chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor Shawn Brandon who was ill. The Council moved forward with the listed agenda with Manchester as chair with a motion, second, and vote.
“Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you are correct.” The quote by Henry Ford is one Tim Ingram has taken to heart and has used to pursue excellence in his career in television management and operations. As a younger man, as a teenager, some might have thought the confidence he displayed was cockiness or braggadocio. “Rob Louder and Gail Burns gave me that confidence that I could do anything. If I could get on that stage in a costume and be successful, why could I not do just about anything. Rob Louder took special interest in me and pulled me aside many times to push my efforts forward. Those two and Carolyn Seay would be at the head table if I were to entertain Rector friends at a dinner party I’d leave out some favorites as I list people to join me, but I can’t leave Sherland Hamilton out. What a fun party that would be.”
Effective April 21, the Clay County Times-Democrat will increase its single copy rate to $1.25. This necessary adjustment helps support continued coverage and operations. Newspaper racks will be changed accordingly along with the inside newspaper dealers. Thank you for your continued support!
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.
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.
The City of Piggott will be hosting a cornhole tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26. at the Piggott Community Center. Those interested may call 870-598-2003 or email acrittenden@cityofpiggott.org. Sign-up fee is $45 per team with a 60/40 payout. A food truck will also be available during the event.
Black River Area Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting will be held at 12:01 p.m. Monday, April 21. The meeting will be held in person at 1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas and virtually.
Rector Downtown Central, affiliated with Main Street Arkansas, and partners with the City of Rector and Rector Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting Main Street May Fest on May 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in downtown Rector. The May Fest hub will be The Caffeinated Cow, local coffee and ice cream shop.