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HPMEC plans reading retreat
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott will host a reading retreat on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch provided. The reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sugar Creek Country Club.
BRTC president seleced as finalist for Arkansas Executive of the Year Award
Black River Technical College (BRTC) President Martin Eggensperger has been named as a finalist in Arkansas Business’s 2025 Executive of the Year Award. President Eggensperger, entering his sixth year leading the technical college, is one of six finalists in the publication’s state-wide nonprofit category. The winner will be announced during the Arkansas Business Executive of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.
Adalyn Younger recently selected for Delta Youth Symphony Orchestra
Adalyn Younger, RHS freshman, is the young clarinetist who achieved All-Region position in 2024. More recently, Addie, daughter of Allan and Meagan Younger, was one of three selected out of 18 who auditioned for the Delta Youth Symphony Orchestra. The event was held Sunday, Aug. 24 at the ASU Fine Arts building.
HPMEC to host poetry workshop
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will hold a poetry workshop in the educational center on Saturday, Nov. 8 with limited seating. For more information please contact the museum at 870--598-3487 or shwilliams@astate.edu. HPMEC is an Arkansas State University Heritage Site at 1913 Museum Row, formally known as 1021 West Cherry Street in Piggott.
Parks Cemetery accepting donations
Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your do-nation,” commented a spokesperson. 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