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Notice for former Miss Rector Queens

In celebration of 80 years of the Miss Rector pageant past Miss Rector Queens are encouraged to participate in a walk-out during the Ms. Rector pageant at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Those who would like to participate are asked to contact Jade Simpson at 870-236-0587 or Sarah Hicks at 870-595-4342 to confirm attendance.

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Local students graduate at ASU’s spring commencement

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at spring commencement at First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Com-munication, Nursing and Health Professions, Beck Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.

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Reunion planned for PHS Class of ‘74

PHS Class of 1974 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Strawberry Event Center at 107 Main, Holcomb, Mo. Buffet meal and drink is $25 per person with cash bar available. Money will be paid at the door. Please RSVP by Aug. 23 for meal planning with your name and number in your party. Please send a text or call one of the following with your information: Debra Rouse Whaley, 870530-1855; Teresa Casey Hanners, 573-576-3579, or Susan Alexander, 870-3240398.

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Parks Cemetery in need of 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 donation,” 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

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HENSON AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP

Clay County Farm Bureau board member Keith Woolverton recently presented one of the 2024 Farm Bureau Scholarships to Jessie Henson of Pollard. Henson, a recent graduate of Piggott High School, will be attending Arkansas State University this fall semester while studying in the field of Radiologic Science. The local Clay County Farm Bureau presents a $500 scholarship to a deserving graduate from each of their county school systems each year. Henson is the daughter of Roger and Lorissa Henson. (Courtesy photo)

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