Clay County Democrat: News

This is it: the big concert
Impressive lineup coming to Rector stage (07/23/08)
Anticipation continues to run high throughout the entire community as the stage is set for a performance of epic proportions. Several of today's most popular gospel artists are on their way to Rector for a special concert to benefit the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation. ...

Early morning fire here (07/23/08)
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. The unnamed neighbor told the emergency operator fire was visible in the back bedroom of Carter's house...

Rector looking to recruit job training, NEW employer (07/23/08)
When new jobs come to northeast Arkansas, there is potential for smaller communities in the region, such as Rector, to benefit from the growth. This is the hope of newly-hired business/industrial specialist Jacinda Welch concerning a recent plan to bring new jobs to the Jonesboro area...

County discusses juvenile office position (07/23/08)
The Clay County Quorum Court met Monday night, July 21, with representatives of the state circuit judges' office in an effort to ensure the county continues to make available the necessary juvenile services...

Major concert drawing near (07/17/08)
Richie McDonald found fame as the lead singer for the award-winning country group Lonestar, but in a new solo career launched last year, he now is singing to share his love for Jesus Christ and to make a difference in the lives of those who come to hear him sing...

First United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor (07/17/08)
The Rector First United Methodist Church recently welcomed a new pastor. New pastor Velda Bell joined the local church three weeks ago. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Bell said she first felt called to ministry during her teenage years...

Meeting General Petraeus (07/17/08)
Staff Sgt. Terry Burdin of Rector (right), an Arkansas National Guardsman stationed at Camp Taji north of Baghdad in Iraq, recently had the opportunity to meet Gen. David Petraeus, Commanding General of the Multi-National Force in Iraq. ...

Marmaduke council debates police department residency (07/17/08)
A personnel issue was one of the main topics discussed by the Marmaduke City Council in a meeting Monday night, July 14. The concern surrounds the newest member of the city's police department, Matt McClung...

Lightning strike causes power outage for Rector residents and businesses (07/17/08)
An early morning storm Sunday, July 13, resulted in a loss of power for Rector residents and businesses. A lightning strike at about 3:30 a.m. hit a utility pole located in front of the laundromat on Highway 49, blowing a transformer and knocking down a power line...

Young author has book in Rector library (07/17/08)
Abigail Dutka, six-year-old daughter of Adam and Bridgett Dutka of St. Francis, authored and illustrated the book, "Sparkles is Lonely." Abigail recently presented a copy of her book to Rector librarian Deana Mills at the Rector Public Library. The book also is in the Piggott and Corning libraries and soon will be in Delta State University Library in Mississippi...

Grammy winner Russ Taff among artists performing at Rector concert (07/10/08)
Russ Taff's music has won him not only a wide audience and critical acclaim, but a total of seven Grammy awards and an amazing 11 Gospel Music Association Dove awards. Billboard Magazine has called him "the single most electrifying voice in Christian music."...

Mayor asks for careful thought in matter of proposed annexation (07/10/08)
In response to the proposed annexation of some homes near the Rector city limits, Mayor Ron Kemp prepared a statement Monday to address concerns of many in the proposed annexation area, as well as residents who already reside within the city. Kemp said he had intended to read the statement at Monday night's meeting, but instead gave highlights of the prepared remarks...

Tension high in annexation discussion (07/10/08)
Opposition was strong in comments to the Rector City Council on the topic of annexation during Monday night's meeting at city hall. The scope of the annexation proposal had been narrowed in recent weeks, to the point where it only included nearby residences which were already receiving certain city services, such as water and sewer...

Stolen goods recovered (07/10/08)
A routine traffic stop Sunday morning in Marmaduke yielded more than expected. Around 1:30 a.m., officer Matt McClung of the Marmaduke Police Department stopped a late-model pickup truck for failing to use a turn signal, as well as having no back glass. ...

Member of 39th Brigade dies in Iraq (07/10/08)
The Department of Defense announced Monday the death of an Arkansas Army National Guard Soldier with the 39th Brigade Combat Team participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Lynn Woodham, 37, of Rogers died July 5 at Camp Adder, Tallil, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries resulting from contact with an electrified piece of metal in the vehicle maintenance area...

Investigation continues in Marmaduke child's death (07/10/08)
An investigation is still ongoing in the death of a Marmaduke infant. The body of one-year-old Ethan Ray Roberts was sent Monday, June 30, to the Arkansas Crime Lab in Little Rock where an autopsy was performed. According to Lieutenant Shane Martin of the Marmaduke Police Department, officials still are awaiting test results to assist their investigation...

Williams excited about Rector visit (07/03/08)
Kevin Williams is one of the well-known Gaither artists who will be lending his talents Friday, July 25, to a benefit performance for the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation...

Benefits of ADN membership cited in visit from state office (07/02/08)
The city of Rector recently was visited by staff members of the Main Street Arkansas program. Assistant director Greg Phillips and design consultant Susan Shaddox came to town Wednesday, June 25, to meet with city officials and present to Rector a certificate recognizing its acceptance into the Arkansas Downtown Network...

Hearing continued for Marmaduke men (07/02/08)
Defense attorneys for former Marmaduke superintendent Jerry Don McIntosh and former bus drivers Mike and Mark Graham have been granted a continuance for a hearing stemming from a charge each of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in an attempt to defraud the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System...

One-week school board filing opens July 11 (07/02/08)
Those who wish to become candidates for Arkansas school boards now have less time to file than in years past. Beginning this year, the filing period for all state elections has been cut to just one week...

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