Local golf teams compete in District, headed for State Tournament
Piggott and Rector Golf teams recently competed in the 2A-3 District Tournament held at the Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend.
October 2025
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Fire destroys historical building in Rector
Copper Rose flower and gift shop, located at 300 Main Street in Rector, burned as an inferno on Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, the first call coming in to the Rector Police Department at 6:38 a.m. A passer-by witnessed smoke coming from the flower shop and called 911 which went to Clay County 911. The call was routed to Rector Police Department at 6:38 a.m. An officer was dispatched and he investigated, finding smoke coming from the rear of the building. He attempted to enter at the back door which proved impossible. The officer then contacted the Rector Fire Department.
Rector Chamber plans annual membership meeting
The Rector Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual membership meeting from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Rector Community Center. Lunch will be catered by Traveling Wisk and will include lasagna, chicken Alfredo, salad, breadsticks and desserts for a cost of $20 per person the day of the meeting.
Charges filed in Rector debris fire
The Rector Police Department reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 23, four subjects were charged in connection with a large debris fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 21 in the area of West Third Street and Woodland Heights.
Cougar 4-H Livestock Team proves hard work builds champions
The Rector Cougar 4-H Livestock Team proudly carried the banner of their town and club at the district fair in Jonesboro this past week. These young exhibitors didn’t just step into the show ring; they stepped in with months of hard work, countless hours of feeding, training, grooming, and preparing their animals.
Piggott Council fills North Ward, Position 2 vacancy at meeting
Piggott City Council met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 22 with council members Jeff Benbrook, Tracy Cole and Jamey Parks present. The previous month’s minutes were approved and the financial report was accepted.
Jackson represents Rector Cougar 4-H
It has come to our attention that in our recent article covering the Clay County Fair Livestock Show, we unintentionally left out one of our hardworking 4-H members. We deeply regret this oversight and want to make sure he receives the recognition he so greatly deserves.
Clay County Sheriff ’s Department makes arrest at St. Francis
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports on Monday, Sept. 22, at approximately 6 p.m. a deputy observed a vehicle leave the boat ramp at St. Francis with expired vehicle license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and when the deputy made contact with the driver, Crystal Ladawn Reagan, 39, of Malden, Missouri, it was learned that she had a revoked driver’s license and no insurance. The deputy could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and a search was conducted. Reagan was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center. She was booked on the charges of delivery of meth or cocaine greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, driving on suspended driver’s license, expired vehicle license and delivery of schedule VI controlled substance.