Rector, Arkansas · Thursday, September 2, 2010
[Nameplate] Fair ~ 88°F  
High: 91°F ~ Low: 68°F
Poll
How disappointed are you that there will be no senior high football team in Rector this fall?
 Very much so -- it is an integral part of the school and I will miss it.
 Somewhat disappointed, but I will get over it.
 Not really interested to begin with.
Poll
How disappointed are you that there will be no senior high football team in Rector this fall?
 Very much so -- it is an integral part of the school and I will miss it.
 Somewhat disappointed, but I will get over it.
 Not really interested to begin with.

Rector ready for big celebration (09/01/10)
While a popular proverb notes "It takes a village to raise a child," Rector residents, both past and present, have worked together to create an environment which is both welcoming and supportive of those who call Rector home. Essentially, it takes a whole village to make a true community...
Kemp named regional VP for Rust Communications (09/01/10)
Ron Kemp of Rector is one of three Rust Communications veteran group publishers elevated this week into roles as regional vice-presidents, working with Rust newspaper publishers in different regions of the country. Kemp, longtime publisher of the Clay County Democrat and Piggott Times, as well as the Town Crier in Manila and the Democrat-Tribune in Trumann, has added the responsibilities of papers in southwest Missouri, central Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Idaho...
Frequent volunteers, friends co-chair picnic (09/01/10)
It takes a lot of work to prepare for Rector's annual Labor Day Picnic celebration. Each year someone is called on from the large group of volunteers to coordinate all of the many details of the picnic. This year friends Mark Manchester and Nate Henderson have stepped up to take on the challenge...
Concert entertains, inspires others (08/24/10)
Rector has garned much attention over the last three years. The word is out that this tiny community has hosted an amazing group of the nation's top gospel and bluegrass artists in expertly produced shows usually seen only in large cities. But it's not just the unbelievable artists, music, lights and sound that have people talking. ...
Mayor honored as parade Grand Marshal (08/24/10)
For the last 16 years, Ron Kemp has led the City of Rector as mayor. In the annual Labor Day festivities Monday, Sept. 6, Kemp will lead the parade as Grand Marshal. He was selected for the honor by the Woodland Heights Cemetery Commission. "I want to thank the cemetery commission for honoring me with this," Kemp said. "I think it's a really nice honor. I also appreciate them asking me to have my three granddaughters ride with me. They're very excited about being part of the parade."...
Movie passion leads to gift to library (08/24/10)
One little girl is sharing her love of films with the whole community through a very thoughtful donation. Six-year-old Elizabeth Long, like so many other children, has always had a fond place in her heart for the fun, colorful characters found in the world of cartoons and kid-friendly movies. Her adoration for these videos was such that her collection of VHS cassettes and DVDs grew to number well into the hundreds...
Fire destroys local home (08/17/10)
An early evening fire Friday, Aug. 13, devastated the Weldon Mobley home at 10072 Highway 90 North in Rector. Rector Fire Department crews received an emergency page at approximately 6:10 p.m. alerting them of the structure fire. When firefighters arrived at the scene, heavy smoke was visible along the entire length of the T-shaped home. ...
Tour of Rector downtown offers glimpses of the past (08/17/10)
The muggy conditions Saturday, Aug. 14, were not enough to deter those interested in Rector's past, as several enthusiasts took part in a Walk through History offered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP). The tour highlighted the background of the Rector Commercial Historic District, offering insight to the beginnings of the Rector community...
Glen Sain acquires Tom Kirk Chevrolet (08/17/10)
For more than 50 years, Glen Sain Motor Sales in Rector has been a name many customers have respected. On Monday, the company completed another step in its continued growth, purchasing Tom Kirk Chevrolet of Paragould. The acquisition has allowed Glen Sain to bring all of General Motors' brands under one dealership in Paragould, as Chevrolet will be added to the Glen Sain Paragould Buick, Cadillac and GMC dealership. ...
Talented artists wow Rector crowd (08/10/10)
Artists taking part in Thursday night's Rector concert benefiting the Helping Hands Foundation did more than just perform. They poured out love and energy for a cause they deeply admire and, in return, won the affection of a huge crowd which eagerly rewarded their efforts with applause, cheers, tears and laughter...
School days approaching (08/10/10)
The 2010-11 school year is at hand, with classes at Rector slated to begin Thursday, Aug. 19. Students and teachers have been making preparations for weeks, as the days of summer vacation are rapidly drawing to a close. Classes will begin at both elementary and high school at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Classes will dismiss at 3 p.m. In the elementary grades, students who walk or are picked up by car will be dismissed at 2:52 p.m., while those who ride the bus will be dismissed at 2:55 p.m...
Speers happy to be back in Rector (08/10/10)
Residents may have noticed two familiar faces back in Rector. Alton and Dana Speer have returned to town after residing in other parts of the state for several years. The couple made their way back to Rector when Alton accepted the position of general manager for Irby Funeral Home sites in Rector, Piggott and Marmaduke...