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1985 Ivan (Pop) Meade was honored Friday with a catfish dinner in appreciation of his service to the Municipal Light, Water and Sewer Department. He… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

4-H members compete in Clay County O-Rama

“Hallie understands the food chain,” commented mom Jade Simpson in response to a question about naming animals and considering them pets. Hallie Clair Simpson has always participated in her parents’ family farm and its routines. Currently, she’s responsible for checking on the chickens, gathering the eggs, and grooming her show pigs. Even though Hallie names her animals, works with them daily, her goal does not include keeping them as pets. She understands farming and showing animals, the best part for her, she says, “is winning.”

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Designating the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year began in 1947 and soon Clay County joined to honor one local family. The program was initiated to recognize the importance of the farm family and agriculture within the state of Arkansas. It is the longest- running farm family recognition program in the country.

VBS continues at New Hope Baptist

The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has honored agricultural families across the state for 78 years. This year, the program has selected Casey and Jade Simpson of Rector as the recipient of the 2025 Clay County Farm Family of the Year award.