Sports

Rector girls basketball teams plan fundraiser

The Rector junior and senior high girls basketball teams are holding a community calendar fundraiser. The calendar will consist of birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, etc. and will be available for purchase later this year. The cost to have dates included will be $5.00 per each date listed. Forms are available at https:// docs.google.com/document/ d/1pBJJH8Uy67dzRU q9_n71mCGQ7xFvoww_d52zW0PnZU/ edit?usp=sharing. Forms and money are due by Friday, Sept. 29 and may be turned in at the elementary of high school office. Contacts for the fundraiser are Coach Shea McCain, 870-278-1994 or Coach Bill Taylor, 870-9263931.

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Annual fishing rodeo planned

The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.

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