Erna Gernert Johnson, 82, of Forrest City, Ark., passed away September 21, 2022, peacefully at her home in Forrest City. She was born in Albertshofen, Germany on March 6, 1940 during WWII where her parents raised her to fear God, live honestly, and serve others.
Bette Bumpers Mills, 89, of Piggott,Ark., passed away September 20, 2022, at her home in Piggott. She was born on April 18, 1933, in Wabash, Ark., and was the daughter of the late E.
Rector 4-H Tech Changemakers are excited to announce a series of workshops teaching digital skills to help people access important resources and learn the most in-demand digital skills. These workshops are free and open to everyone. The first workshop will be on finding and organizing files along with responsible behavior guidelines for the internet. It is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Rector First United Methodist Church located at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets. For more information you may contact Christin Holmes at 870-598-2246 or cholmes@uada.edu .
Homecoming Week is underway at Arkansas State University and culminates Saturday, Oct. 1, when the Red Wolves take on the Louisiana- Monroe Warhawks in a game nationally televised by ESPN+. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Centennial Bank Stadium.
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A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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The William H. Donham Fish Hatchery in Corning dumped 200 catfish in the lake at Heritage Park for the fishing rodeo that was held last Saturday.(TD photo/ Gayla Johnson) .
Shady Grove Baptist Church will host “Saw You at the Pole” beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Shady Grove is located two miles east of Piggott on U.S. Highway 62. At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, Jarrod Lowe will be ordained as pastor of the church.
Volunteers are needed to participate in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Charles State Park. Each year the Great Arkansas Cleanup welcomes partici-pants to join park staff in keeping the Natural State as beautiful as possible. For more information about the event contact coordinator Zachary Elledge by calling 870-878-0032, or emailing Zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov.