Popular demand will bring to the Ford Room on Friday, July 18 an entertaining event - Dinner and a Show. Pond raised, USAcatfish with all the trimmings will be the menu. Seating will be for conversation and dining and the show will be a hit, based on knowledge of the artists performing. The dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the show following at 7 p.m.
Ryan Carter of Corning has been accepted into the Heritage PhD Program at Arkansas State University.
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
Black River Area Development Corporation will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 in regards to Public Transportation for 2026. The meeting will be held in person at 1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas and virtually.
The Piggott School Board met on Tuesday, July 8 in regular session with board members Fallon Winscott Boshoff, Jacob Richardson, Tim Boyd and Rob Chandler present. Board member Kristin Crittenden was absent.
In keeping with their longstanding tradition, a full slate of pageants, food and fun is set for the annual St. Francis Picnic, being held this Saturday, July190, to benefit the Hall and Gravel Hill cemeteries. The popular event is held the third Saturday of each July at the picnic grounds in St. Francis, with events and activities going on throughout the day.
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The Selection Committee of the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2025 inductees into the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame. The organization has four categories from which inductees may be selected: athletes, coaches, teams, and other.
At the Rector City Council meeting held on Thursday, July 10, the Council addressed multiple points of new business to include the annexation ordinance. This ordinance had been under discussion and consultation with City Attorney Kimberly Dale and Clay County Judge Mike Patterson. Council operated with the understanding that three parcels along 9th Street were owned by the City and one parcel was owned by Farren Young who, in previous interactions, indicated he was not opposed to the annexation. Judge Patterson reviewed all paperwork and concluded that the annexation was in good order and issued that ruling July 2, 2025.
A Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 26, that led to the arrest of a Piggott man on drug charges.