Ivan Joe Lambert Ivan Joe Lambert, 89, of Pollard, Ark., passed away August 17, 2023, at his home near Pollard, surrounded by friends and family. He was born on August 31, 1933, near Pollard, and was the son of the late Bert and Dixie (Hosea) Lambert.
Former Blackcat standout athlete Gregg Sain, Rector High School class of 1982, has been named to the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2023. Sain will be inducted at the annual RHSSHOF luncheon on Saturday, Sept.
Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills, 80, of Rector, Ark., passed away peacefully with her children by her side. The day was sunny and beautiful, as she was ushered into heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and join her husband onAugust 20, 2023.
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The 6th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K will be hosted at Pumpkin Hollow on Saturday, Sept. 16. The racecourse will be a mix of road and offroad running. Runners will run through a local cemetery and through the grounds of Pumpkin Hollow. “Who knows…you may find a few “friends” along the way as well! Be sure to bring your flashlights or head lamps as the race will take place after dark,” a spokesperson commented The race will start at 8 p.m. and registration is underway at www.runsignup.com/ Race/AR/Piggot/ RunninScared5k. Deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is Sept. 1.
The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.
Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner note it’s that time of year again. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.
The Piggott High School gym hosted the community pep rally on Friday, Aug. 8 with a large crowd of parents, relatives, friends and community members as well as athletes, coaches and school personnel on hand.
The Rector High School Class of 1963 will celebrate their 60th class reunion at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2, at the Rector First United Methodist Church Educational Building, located at 116 W. Third St., Rector.
KASU, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will present the “Arkansas Roots 10th Anniversary Concert: Celebrating Arkansas’Musical Heritage” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.