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As part of a new “boots on the ground” initiative, Steve Dixon, former Marmaduke mayor, will serve as the League’s new northeast Arkansas- based field representative. This article was previously published in the March 2023 issue of the Arkansas Municipal League’s publication, City & Town.

Arkansas author, Aubrey Glen Mobley, visited Mrs. Bridgette Branson’s eighth grade Arkansas history students after they read a historical fiction book that the author, Branson’s grandfather, wrote about DeSoto’s trek through the southeastern United States into Arkansas.

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Ford Room favorite performer and Arkansas CMA Country Artist of the Year 2018 Cory Jackson returns on April 20 for a spectacular event inside the Rector Community Museum located on Main Street in Rector. Appearing throughout the state, Cory’s schedule has kept him moving, this concert having been on the books for a year. Because of his immense popularity, Cory’s appearance will be highlighted with a new feature, a “Meet and Greet” opportunity for reserve seat ticket holders.

Rector High School FBLA state qualifiers attended the State Leadership Conference last week held in Little Rock. During the conference students were able to compete against other from all over the state of Arkansas, network, attend leadership workshops, and hear from a motivational speaker, Dr.

The weather was perfect for the second Saturday of the month Art on the Ridge held in Piggott on Saturday, April 8. A drop in reception honoring the artwork of Carolyn Caldwell was a tremendous success as people came by to view her exhibitions. Caldwell’s exhibit will be on display at Blue Awning Gallery throughout the month of April. The duo Jordan and Jett entertained with some great music and a Faberge egg competition was also held with a vast assortment of designs.