“Together We Achieve” headlines the billboard on Hwy. 49 seen by drivers coming into Rector from the south. The banner addresses the issue before the citizens in the upcoming May 13 election. It pictures Rector School District success through the years. The district has brought pride to the community and is the heartbeat of the town. Now, the RSD is looking to the future by proposing the construction of a new high school facility.
Rector Cougar baseball fans will need a new scorecard for the games with familiar faces playing new positions. As action opened in the conwww. test against rival Marmaduke, Landon Palmer was at catcher and Colton Watson was on the mound. Hayden Vavak held down third, Colton Haywood took short, Holden Tucker managed second base. Austin Avery stretched at first. Ben Schimming played left field, Keighan Ritter at center and Kason Jetton at right field. That line up did not last long as Coach Robert Dorman made three pitching changes in three innings, Hayden Vavak taking the win with the game called at the end of the 5th inning.
The Rector Cougar 4-H Club had an outstanding showing at the Three River Throwdown Show in Imboden, Arkansas, on March 22, with the McCurry family leading the charge and demonstrating true talent and dedication in the goat breeding division.
Piggott Health System held a ribbon cutting and open house at their new home health office in Kennett on Tuesday, March 25. The office, Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health, is a branch of the Campbell Health agency in Campbell. The Campbell office will change their name to Piggott Health System Southeast Missouri Home Health.
In an announcement made recently, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas released the field for the 2025 Ridge Runner Showcase, which will be held at the PCCUA Gymnasium December 1820.
The Rector Library was brimming with holiday magic on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as Santa himself stopped by to spread some Christmas cheer! During his visit, over 160 children and adults came through the doors, eager for a chance to meet the jolly man in red. Among the visitors were the Rector Preschool, Rector Kindergarten, and Marmaduke Preschool, making the day extra special with their excitement and joy.
Mabrey wins Coach/Mentor Award
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will be hosting the photographic exhibit entitled The Veneto of Ernest Hemingway: Across the River into the Trees series seven. The exhibit is comprised of a series of beautiful black and white panels. The exhibit will be on display through December on the second floor of the museum. For tour scheduling and information you may contact the museum at 870-5983487.
Both senior and junior high victorious