The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION The Florence Legacy by Lauraine Snelling Edisto Song by Lin Stepp Return to Edisto by Lin Stepp Claire at Edisto by Lin Stepp Downsizing by Lin Stepp Happy Valley by Lin Stepp The Hunt by Faye Kellerman Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter Desperation in Death by J.D.
Rector Downtown Central hosted a big party on Sunday afternoon prior to Labor Day. A large crowd estimated at 150 downtown enthusiasts either participated in the Cornhole Tournament or set up lawn chairs and enjoyed the beautiful Sunday afternoon at Rector Downtown Park. Ice Cream supplied by The Caffeinated Cow Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe added a dollop of enthusiasm and a variety of ice cream choices.
The Kentucky Headhunters were the headliners for the concert Saturday night, Sept. 10 at the Clay County Fairgrounds to kick off the fair. Playing new songs as well as their much-loved oldies, they had the crowd on their feet singing, dancing and clapping. As a special treat, original founding member Ricky Lee Phelps joined the group for a number. (TD photo/ Gayla Johnson)
Baby Miss Clay County was Ansley Risinger (center),the nine-month-old daughter of Hayden and Gabrielle Risinger of Piggott. First alternate was Lucy Kopiness (left), the eight-month-old daughter of Brent and Lindsey Kopiness of Rector. She also received prettiest hair, best dress, best personality and People’s Choice. Second alternate was Journey Hollis (right), the twomonthold daughter of Chris and Bashay Hollis of Corning. She also received the award for
Rector’s 82nd Annual Labor Day celebration started early this year with a history presentation at the Rector Area Chamber of Commerce office which is located in the historic water-works building, also known as “the jail.,” adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Park. Crystal Parmenter Williams, executive director of the Chamber, researched and presented historical information regarding Rector’s Labor Day to an interested audience on the Wednesday morning before Labor Day.
Times-Democrat News Staff While Labor Day may be a national holiday, in Arkansas, Labor Day belongs to Rector. A full weekend of extravagant events begins with the Clopton Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Rector Sports Hall of Fame organization held on Friday.
Rector High School student Isabella Mosley and school nurse Kocaina Blount attended the National HOSA Future Health Professionals Conference in Nashville earlier this summer. The focus of the conference was Be The Match, whose mission is saving lives through cellular therapy. Be The Match was created in 1987 to expand people’s access to life-saving blood stem cell transplants.
1982 Retired grocer Dave Gregory died Thursday. Mr.
St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare, in conjunction with National PACE Month in September, invites media and interested families to see firsthand why Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provide an ideal option for keeping seniors independent in their own homes and cared for. The theme for the month is “PACE: This is the Place for Me.”