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Rector Area Chamber of Commerce holds banquet
A Night with the Chamber Stars entertained a packed house at the Crockett Multipurpose Room on Thursday, April 13, inside the Rector Community Center. Awards and recognition to the town’s businesses and volunteers, students, and Chamber members created the theme, Chamber Stars.
Dr. Fred Bonner to speak at ASU Lecture-Concert Series
The Lecture-Concert Series at Arkansas State University will present Dr. Fred Bonner II speaking on “Inclusive Excellence: Belonging in the Arkansas State University Context.” Bonner’s presentation will start at 6 p.m.
Patrons of the Arts to present ‘Solitary Man — Tribute to Neil Diamond’
Patrons of the Arts will present “Solitary Man — Tribute to Neil Diamond” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
Virtual claims clinic slated
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27. During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, veterans may speak to staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist them with specific questions regarding VA benefits claims.
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Introduction to Gardening Workshop
Powhatan Historic State Park will host an Introduction to Gardening Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Join park staff to learn different methods of gardening, how to plan a garden, and the best plants to grow near each other. Participants are encouraged to bring garden gloves. Space is limited and reservations are required. A registration fee of $25 covers the cost of materials. For more information, contact Zachary Elledge at Zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov or 870-878-6765.
ASPSF raising scholarship amounts, single parents can apply through June 15
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is excited to announce individual scholarship amounts will increase starting with the Fall 2023 semester. Full-time eligible single parents can now receive $1,600 per semester, up from $1,200.
Clay County Sheriff ’s Department responds to Missouri Highway Patrol call
On Thursday, April 13, 2023 The Clay Sheriff’s Department received a call from Missouri Highway Patrol stating they had received a call from a lady that she was on the phone with her husband and that he was having trouble breathing. She stated during the conversation she lost contact with him. She reported that her husband was driving a semi-truck and trailer. The Highway Patrol stated they had an ambulance enroute to the rest area on Highway 67 north of Corning. Upon arrival the Clay County Sheriff’s Department found a subject lying beside his truck in the parking lot deceased. The Clay County Coroner was contacted and the victim’s name is being held at this time. It is reported the victim was from Puxico, Mo.