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Parks Cemetery in need of donations

Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. 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

Ella Jean Mack

Ella Jean Mack, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on April 24, 2025. Ella Jean was born on December 7, 1936 in Piggott, Arkansas to Glover and Neva Bradford. After graduating Piggott High School in 1954 she married the love of her life, Frank Parton, and of this union her four children were born: Cathy, Debbie, Kim and Scott. When in 1967 Frank passed away at a young age of 33, Ella Jean was left with the challenge of raising four young children on her own.

Liberty Hill Cemetery plans decoration day Saturday

Liberty Hill Cemetery will host its annual decoration day on Saturday, May 3. A business meeting will start at 11 a.m. with a potluck dinner following at noon. Those interested in making a donation to the cemetery may do so at First National Bank or mail to Mike Cook, 853 Castleberry, Piggott, Ark., 72454.

Rector Cougar track update

The 2A-3 Jr. High District Track Meet was held Wednesday, April 23 at Pocahontas High School. Rector Cougar track team along with Piggott, Corning, Marmaduke, Riverside and Cross County competed. Rector athletes did a great job representing their community. The following is a list of athletes that finished in the top three of their event: Tyson Vavak - 2nd 800 Meter Run, 3rd 1600 Meter Run DJ McGuire - 3rd Long Jump Taylor Jaco - 3rd 200 Meter Dash Corbyn Anderson, Brennan Emery, DJ McGuire, Kory Tanner - 3rd 4x100 Relay, 3rd 4x200 Relay Taylor Jaco, Jaylee Hollis, Adrianna Jackson, Chloe Horn - 3rd 4x200 Relay On Thursday, April 17 the Rector Cougar track team traveled to Piggott for the 2025 Hunter Midkiff Invitational. The team came home with several 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. The following is a list of medal winners.

‘Rector – Always Home’ theme for annual banquet

Rector – Always Home served as the theme for the Rector Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Thursday, April 24, at the Crockett Multi-Purpose Room at the Rector Community Center. With a pitch perfect keynote address, guest of honor Tim Ingram, Clay County Central 1986 graduate, brought together memories and offered insight as to the meaning of “home” for him. As a television and radio professional, he has led a nomadic life by climbing the corporate ladder. Quick to point out that he does not regret the moves to various market locations, he stated, “The heart knows where home is.”

Hamlets Service EHC to offer Bingo

Hamlets Service EHC will be offering an afternoon of Bingo beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The event is being held at the First General Baptist Church in Piggott located at 679 S. Taylor Ave. Admission is $10 and includes one card. Additional cards will be available for $1 each. Those wanting to play must be 18 years of age or older.

Piggott Livestock 4-H Club elects new officers

Piggott Livestock 4-H group held its April meeting at Heritage Park on Tuesday, April 15. The club voted in new officers and planned their meetings for the upcoming months. New officers include Claire McKenney, president; Joseph Hanners, vice president; Thyme Parrish, secretary; Timothy Bare, reporter and Bryant Smart, recreation leader.