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Weird news

Iowa police seize really bad bogus bills

Woman accused of stealing plane and ditching it

Police: Man, 77, ate hidden pot stash in squad car

Cashier, 91, finishes shift after being punched

Bridesmaid's dress stolen hours before wedding

Firefighters train in reloading planes

Area volunteer firefighters got valuable training Wednesday, March 3, in reloading water into the holding tank of a plane which helps fight wildfires all over Arkansas. Rector and Marmaduke firemen were among a group of...

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Record 450 attend FFA auction, dinner

By RYAN ROGERS

A large crowd gathered Saturday night at the Rector Community Center to make the eighth annual FFA Dinner and Auction one of the most memorable events in the organization's history. An estimated 450 people came out for the...

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Soldiers train during special exercise here

By RYAN ROGERS

Members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade were in Rector this weekend, working hard as part of their ongoing drills. Soldiers operating out of Walnut Ridge joined with those from the Rector Armory...

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And the walls came tumbling down

The landscape of Rector's Main Street has again changed with the razing Monday of an historic building which for years housed a flower shop. Donaldson's Flowers operated at the location for years, and though there were other...

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Rector FFA annual event is Saturday

The Rector chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year with the group's annual auction and dinner set to take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Rector Community...

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RHS grad Hope Johnson on American Idol

Also, see Hope's American Idol Golden Ticket interview.

Visitors Guide

Rector Visitors Guide
2009 Edition

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Poll

On the Street

The Importance of Veterans

We asked Rector residents how veterans have impacted their lives. Many people in town have veterans in their family, adding an even greater emotional connection to those who have served America bravely.

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Kim Bradford
"It's important that we remember to honor all our veterans who served our country, kept us safe, and protected our freedom. My dad and father-in-law both served in World War II and were proud to be of service to their country."

Kim Bradford

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Bob Burns

"I have a daughter and three sons who were veterans. I'm proud of them. It's helped them in their lives. Everybody should remember veterans and show them the respect they've earned."

Bob Burns

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Tommy C. Payne
"I'm a veteran. My daddy was a veteran. I have two brothers and a lot of friends who were veterans. There are veterans all over this town. We're fortunate to have some very brave men who have come frome here."

Tommy C. Payne

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Myrtie Small

"My husband, Scott, is a Navy veteran, who served in Desert Storm. My dad was a World War I vet. My brother served in the Army for 20 years. Some of the most important people in my life were veterans, so I know how important they are to our country. Without them, we wouldn't have the freedoms we have."

Myrtie Small

Forecast

National Weather Service forecast for Rector, Arkansas:

Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Low: 38

Tomorrow

Chance Rain Showers

High: 47
Low: 39

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 54
Low: 38

Monday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 59
Low: 40

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 60
Low: 41

Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

High: 60
Low: 37

Thursday

Partly Sunny

High: 61
Low: 44

Friday

Partly Sunny

High: 62

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Warnings

No watches or warnings currently in effect for the Rector, Arkansas, area

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Quakes

Most recently recorded earthquakes in the Central U.S. from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (Times in Central):

Mag. When Where

1.5 03/12 16:38 7 mi NNW of Dyersburg, TN

3.4 03/11 17:57 14 mi E of Hinton, OK

1.6 03/10 15:19 2 mi E of Manila, AR

3.1 03/10 07:09 58 mi NNW of Chateaugay, NY

3.1 03/10 00:04 3 mi E of Sparks, OK

2.6 03/09 21:50 7 mi SW of Caruthersville, MO

1.2 03/09 18:33 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN

1.3 03/09 18:31 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN

1.2 03/09 18:28 4 mi ESE of Ridgely, TN

1.8 03/07 08:40 6 mi ESE of Rose Bud, AR

3.2 03/06 09:09 84 mi NNW of Norfolk, NY

1.6 03/05 22:08 7 mi S of New Madrid, MO

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