Rector High School has been named the top-performing school in Arkansas in the 2025 Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge – a national initiative that engages middle and high school students in building essential financial literacy skills through interactive activities with real-world scenarios – in celebration of April’s Financial Literacy Month.
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
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The Rector Cougar 4-H Club made a colorful splash at this year’s Rector Mayfest Craft Sale held Saturday, May 3, showcasing a delightful array of handmade crafts and fostering community spirit.
Piggott School Board met in special session on Thursday, May 22 with board members Jacob Richardson, Fallon Winscott and Rob Chandler in attendance.
The Piggott High School class of 1968 will hold a get-together from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at the Piggott Diner. The event is casual attire and buffet will be available for purchase for those attending. “We look forward to seeing you there,” commented a class member.
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The Rector Public Library is gearedup for a busy June and July as the Summer Reading Program returns. This year’s theme is “Color Our World”. The programs are at 9 a.m. Wednesdays during the month of June and will continue through July 23. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more.
Special Olympics Arkansas Area 1 began its torch run on Monday, May 19, with the torch being carried by local law enforcement. Officers from all over the state will carry the Flame of Hope in their cities from which the iconic flame will make its way to Little Rock.
Rector School District recently received a generous donation for their weekend backpack program from Cargill Cotton Company as part of their Cargill Cares initiative.The Cargill Cotton Company is the exclusive buyer of cotton from producers such as Graves Gin at Hargrave Corner. “Donations such as this keep our backpack program alive and make it possible to send weekly food bags home with students who can benefit from the additional support.We are so thankful to be partnering with Cargill again to help students and families in our community,” commented RES Principal Mark Manchester. (Courtesy photo)