Rector News

Several Clay County agricultural producers gathered Friday, Aug. 8, to take part in the annual field day held by the Clay County Cooperative Extension Service.

Did we not have a lovely rain last week? And can you believe in August we had such wonderful comfy temperatures? I didn't whine all week.

A familiar face is greeting those who visit the Arkansas Revenue Department office in the Rector Community Center.

Paul Frets is a soft-spoken man, kind and unassuming. Yet his art makes a bold statement and reveals an exciting and adventurous spirit.

An industrial training center is on the road to development in Rector. Mayor Ron Kemp met Tuesday, Aug.

Rector ADN board members Nancy Kemp, Cyndi Corkran and Betty Benson stop for a quick photo during a recent training session in Hardy, Arkansas.

A proposal to annex several homes on the fringes of the Rector city limits was abandoned Monday night after Rector aldermen agreed unanimously to give up the idea in the face of vigorous opposition.

Katy Strickland was crowned Miss Greenway 2008 on Saturday night. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Shawn and Lori Parker and Scott and Amy Strickland of Piggott.

The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service has scheduled its annual field days, with events set in both east and west Clay County.

The Crops are Looking Good! Posted Friday, August 1, 2008, at 11:51 AM << Previous Respond In between my bouts of whining about this heat wave, I have taken a few air conditioned drives here and there.

Teresa Roofe has worked closely with the people of Northeast Arkansas for the past 35 years through her position in local state revenue offices.

The officers of the Rector Police Department put their lives on the line in service of their town and the residents therein.

Richie McDonald, Gordon Mote, Russ Taff, Ladye Love Smith and Reggie Smith gather around the piano Friday night for a final number together in a concert which raised thousands of dollars for the sponsoring ...

A Rector home was heavily damaged in an early morning fire Monday, July 21. Firefighters were called to the home of Ellen Carter at 215 West Second Street at 2:30 a.m. when a neighbor called 911.

What's With all the Honking? Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 7:00 PM << Previous Respond Oh, my goodness! It's supposed to reach 100 today and I am in into whining overdrive! It is hot! Hot! Hot! But then it ...

When new jobs come to northeast Arkansas, there is potential for smaller communities in the region, such as Rector, to benefit from the growth.

A Rector home was heavily damaged in an early morning fire Monday, July 21. Firefighters were called to the home of Ellen Carter at 215 West Second Street at 2:30 a.m. when a neighbor called 911.

Ashley Williams was crowned Miss St. Francis during Saturday's festivities. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Wade and Candy Williams of Rector.

The Rector Fire Department responded to a house fire early Monday morning on Second Street in Rector near its intersection with Fordyce.

The annual St. Francis picnic, to benefit the Hall and Gravel Hill cemeteries, will be held Saturday, July 19, in that community.