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Ring ceremony set for football team

Rector Athletics will host a dinner and silent auction Saturday, March 9 at the Rector First Baptist Church Life Center honoring the Rector High School football team with a ring ceremony. The silent auction is being held as a fundraiser to help pay for the purchase of the rings. Those interested in donating items for the auction or monetary donations may do so by contacting Nate Henderson at Rector High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction exhibit followed by a pork steak or chicken dinner with all the fixings at 6 p.m. at $10 per person. The ring ceremony is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Jerold Ray Cooper

Jerold Ray Cooper, 84, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 7, 2024, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Jerold was born on January 6, 1940, in Corning, Ark., and was the son of Cecil and Samantha (Hart) Cooper.

Autumn Dawn Benson

Autumn Dawn Benson, 48 of Gatewood, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1976 in Kennett, Mo., to Kenneth E. and Rita Jean Scott Lawrence.

Rector FFA annual dinner and auction set Saturday

The Rector High School chapter of the FFA will host its annual dinner and auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event will be held at the Rector Community Center and all funds generated will benefit the local chapter. Organizers noted donations for the auction are also still being gathered, and are appreciated.

Rector Ford Room plans concert

The opportunity to experience a room filled with the sound of a distinctive voice in various genres of music belongs to anyone with a $10 ticket to the Ford Room performance at Rector Community Museum. Vicki Bishop’s voice resonates as one people want to hear over and over again.