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Additional funds aid efforts to remove feral hogs from Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce that additional funding has been made available to assist with feral hog eradication efforts in Arkansas. Senator John Boozman was instrumental in securing $650,000 in federal funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to implement additional eradication efforts across the state. Additionally, the Buffalo River Conservation Committee (BRCC) allocated $74,960 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services (USDA Wildlife Services) to expand eradication efforts within the Buffalo River watershed.

Free fishing days to be observed in June

Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Hutchinson, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer.

HENDRIX BREAKS RECORD

April (Gamblin) Lindsey presents a football to John Ford Hendrix at last week’s athletic banquet for breaking the school single rushing record with 1,468 years. Her brother Bo Gamblin, who graduated in 1989, held the previous record and she presented the football on his behalf. (TD photo/Jane Gatewood)

PHS GRAD TRIBUTE

The 2022 PHS graduation ceremony took a solemn turn as the three empty chairs behind the graduates were recognized. Principal Paul Seegraves called out the names of the three young men of the Class of 2022 who were called home before they graduated. A moment of silence was held for Matthew Brown, Gabe Templeman and Hunter Midkiff. Their families were presented roses and their diplomas after the graduation ceremony. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)

New at the library

The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library FICTION Sea of Tranquility : a novel – Emily St John Mandel 22 seconds – James Patterson When she dreams – Amanda Quick YOUNG ADULT FICTION She gets the girl – Rachael Lippincott Family of liars – E. Lockhart I am the ghost in your house – Mar Romasco – Moore Howl – Shaun David Hutchinson Loveless – Alice Oseman Flirting with fate – J.C.

Janis Williamson

Janis Williamson, age 76 of Hammond, Ind., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She is survived by her three children, Tammy (Charles) Rhodus, Penny (Chris) Gibbs and Timothy (Paula) Williamson; four grandchildren, Caleb and Jacie Gibbs, Lucretia (Alfonso) Rodriguez and Joshua Rhodus; siblings, Elbert Qualls, Helen Ruth (Roger) Ricks, Ilsa (Arlon) Rhynes, JoAnn (Doyne) Shelton, Eugene Robert (Karen) Qualls and Eva Nell (Ricky) Williams, Lorraine Qualls, wife of James Louis Qualls; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Ginger Suzanne Young

Ginger Suzanne Young, 65 of Rector passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born in Dearborn, Mich., to the late O.J.

Ellene Mary Little

Ellene Mary Little, 91 of Rector, passed away on May 20, 2022. She was a special caretaker to family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and making sure that all the people at the table had the dish they wanted. She was a small lady but when she spoke, the family listened. She was the rock. She loved her family and was very loved in return.