Rector News

Four Rector High School graduates are among 100 Arkansas State University alumni recognized this month in an Arkansas State University Alumni Association special publication "100 Years, 100 Voices," presented as part of ASU's centennial celebration.

Heroes past and present were honored in a fitting tribute on Veterans Day 2009 at the Rector High School gymnasium.

Residents of Rector no doubt believe there is a lot to be thankful for in this community.

It won't be Sheryl Crow, but it may be the next best thing. Sheryl's dad, Wendell Crow of Kennett, and other members of the popular band The Usual Suspects, will be featured at the Clay County Arts Council's 2009 Night of Chocolate, set Saturday night, Dec.

Rector has something new for hungry residents and visitors. Big Mouth BBQ and Catering, owned by Terrill and Stephanie Fowler and Josh and Jennifer Jackson, opened Thursday, Nov.

Many Arkansas residents are hoping fortune smiles upon them, as large numbers of customers have purchased Powerball tickets since they first went on sale Halloween night.

It's time for basketball! Get you popcorn and grab a courtside seat, as another exciting year of Cougar and Lady Cougar basketball is set to begin.

Several straight days of sunshine have allowed area farmers to get back in the fields, and cotton picking has been underway in earnest, with some growers working into the night to get their crops out before the weather changes again.

Some new sidewalks could be in the future for Rector. The city council met in special session Tuesday night, Oct.

Contest winners announced during the RES Red Ribbon Rally included, from left: Front--Elizabeth Long, Kaylee McClung, Jayger Harmon, Faith Fry, Sadey Underwood, Zane Wright and Jacob McMillon.

Oh what a beautiful morning! Yes indeed, it is true that the sun will shine again and it is today.

While the City of Rector currently has in excess of $268,000 in unpaid fines for various violations, a discussion in Monday night's city council meeting indicated the city already is going about collecting these funds in the most effective way.

Kristie Hayes has been named as a monthly finalist for the KARK Community Service Award for her work with local soldiers and their families.

RHS grad Joel Boyd displays some of his artwork completed during his studies at Savannah College of Arts and Design.

Craig Morris is a talented performer with local ties who is offering his support in strengthening the community by helping those who need it most.

The Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation will present a benefit showing of The River Within at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

Good morning, folks. I can't report on Rector's weather this morning as I am currently in Rison, AR visiting with Carol and Jim Stone.

While Halloween is a time when many local youths and those who are young-at-heart dress up as an assortment of ghouls, ghosts and other creatures designed to create a scary atmosphere, one group of students is setting out to face a truly frightening reality.

Emily Clayton and Harmony Brown spend quality time with a "friend" on display in a Halloween graveyard scene built by Emily's dad, Cary.

A number of local youths were treated to a tour of two locales most adults try their hardest to avoid when 18 area Cub Scouts were taken on a tour of the city jail and courtroom by the organization's leaders and members of the Rector Police Department on Tuesday, Oct.