The Selection Committee of the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2024 inductees into the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame. The organization has four categories from which inductees may be selected: athletes, coaches, teams, and other.
The annual Pollard Picnic, to benefit the New Hope Cemetery, will be held Saturday, July 13, in Pollard. As usual, this year’s picnic will include a full schedule of beauty pageants for contestants of all ages.
The Delta Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Summer String Camp from July 8 to July 12 at 701 S. Main St.
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.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 in the Randolph County Development Center located at 1410 Hwy. 304 East on the Pocahontas campus.
The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has honored agricultural families across the state for 77 years. This year, the program has selected a farm family that is familiar with the program.
Clay County has a long tradition of outstanding farm families. The Clay County Farm Family Committee selects a family each year that represents the county’s agricultural community with pride as guardians of the soil through progressive endeavors that honor the county’s love of farming and family.
Life in a rural community brings joy and fulfillment to Amanda Wiedeman. She leads a busy family life, along with her job as an administrative assistant at 1st Choice Healthcare, and her service work in the community. She enjoys raising her chickens that provide eggs for the family. She and her family built their chicken house that provides ample space for roosting and laying eggs as well as a storage space. She also has a small garden where she grows vegetables and strawberries.
Former Clay County Farm Families attending the Jeremy Wiedeman Farms plaque presentation. Pictured with Jeremy, Amanda, Jayden and Kylie Wiedeman are: Randall Coleman, Mark Coleman and Walker Coleman – Farm Family 2016; Larry and Mary Wiedeman – Farm Family 1984; Tim Bauschlicher representing Wayne, Tim & Steve Bauschlicher – Farm Family 2004; David Hatcher, Hatcher Farms – Farm Family 2019; Keith Wolverton – Farm Family 1986; Mark Williams – Farm Family 1995. Attending the presentation, but not pictured is Mitch Brown – B & B Farms – 2020. (Photo/ Pam Lowe)