McDougal Homecoming Picnic set
The annual McDougal Homecoming Picnic is set for Saturday, Aug. 30, at Edna Cooper Park along U.S. Highway 62.
August 2025
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HPMEC announces Labor Day closing
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Those interested in reserving a tour may call the museum at 870-598-3487,
A weekend of fun awaits at the annual Rector Labor Day Picnic
Rector is buzzing with talk about the festivities for the upcoming Labor Day picnic. “The t-shirts are so cool. We like the bold design,” said several citizens. Parents and their kids are excited about the carnival beginning on Friday evening and running through Monday evening. “We’ve talked and talked about wanting the carnival to be available for the kids more than one day. I’m excited for the kids,” said Deana Mills.
Rector City Council votes in favor of closing Cagle Street
Rector City Council met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Rector Community Center. In old business, Council heard from City Superintendent that both 211 S. Main and 204 S. Main have been demolished and are in the clearing stage of debris removal. The third reading for the City Annexation Ordinance was tabled until Sept. 11 so that all parties could be present for discussion and the vote.
Personnel matters among topics at Piggott School Board meeting
The Piggott School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 12 with all board members present. School board president Jacob Richardson announced that the board meetings would now be starting with prayer.
Rector School Board approves handbooks with additions
On Aug. 11, 2025, teachers and administrators opened the doors to the 2025-26 school year for the Rector School System. According to both building principals Mark Manchester and Nate Henderson along with Superintendent Johnny Fowler, the opening day was a good one. Enrollment at the elementary school was approximately 330 students to include several new enrollments. The high school total enrollment was a tentative 240 students which is about what was expected.
PIGGOTT BACK TO SCHOOL AND OPEN HOUSE
PIGGOTT BACK TO SCHOOL AND OPEN HOUSE
RFUMC to host benefit event
Desserts and drinks (water and lemonade) will be available for purchase for $5 per person at the Rector Community Center multi-purpose room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. The event is being hosted by Rector First United Methodist Church with all proceeds benefitting the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Tables and chairs will be set up to provide a cool, comfortable opportunity to visit with friends and family. Free drink refills will be available.