On Saturday, March 22, the Rector Cougar 4-H Club kicked off their spring break with an exciting field trip to the Tennessee Safari Park. A total of 46 members and parents joined in on the adventure, making for a fun-filled day of animal encounters and outdoor exploration.
“Together We Achieve” headlines the billboard on Hwy. 49 seen by drivers coming into Rector from the south. The banner addresses the issue before the citizens in the upcoming May 13 election. It pictures Rector School District success through the years. The district has brought pride to the community and is the heartbeat of the town. Now, the RSD is looking to the future by proposing the construction of a new high school facility.
Rector Cougar baseball fans will need a new scorecard for the games with familiar faces playing new positions. As action opened in the conwww. test against rival Marmaduke, Landon Palmer was at catcher and Colton Watson was on the mound. Hayden Vavak held down third, Colton Haywood took short, Holden Tucker managed second base. Austin Avery stretched at first. Ben Schimming played left field, Keighan Ritter at center and Kason Jetton at right field. That line up did not last long as Coach Robert Dorman made three pitching changes in three innings, Hayden Vavak taking the win with the game called at the end of the 5th inning.
Sue Romine, a beacon of love and kindness, lost her long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed from this life on the dawn of March 28, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side, closing a chapter of a life well-lived and profoundly impactful. Born on January 1, 1943, in the Finch Community, Sue grew up on a small farm nurtured by her loving parents, the late Hill and Adella (Taylor) Smith, along with her siblings, whose bonds remained a sustaining force throughout her life.
Donald Ray Grissom
RES STUDENTS AND TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Approves loan to Piggott Health System
James Wilson Payne passed away March 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mary Jean Blankenship
Lon E. Bateman, a man whose greatest joy in life was connecting with and caring for others, passed away peacefully. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the people in his life. Lon’s devotion to family and friends made him a beloved figure, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.