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A Day to Remember in Rector

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Rector marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Rector, Arkansas with AmericanTowns Rector Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Clay County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Rector organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Rector is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Rector

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rector area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arkansas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Rector in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arkansas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Rector Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Rector, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arkansas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arkansas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Rector Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Rector Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Rector elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arkansas AR

Arkansas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arkansas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Rector and across the country. With...

Find Arkansas Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arkansas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arkansas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arkansas AR

We have the best Arkansas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arkansas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

Back to School for Rector - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Rector! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

Make a difference in Rector! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Rector area and around the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

Bateman, truly a simple country boy

Many folks can say they have lived a full life, which mostly consists of graduating, getting a job, marriage and children to follow. But who can say they grew up living the simple...

Wastewater system main topic at Rector council meeting

Rector City Council members discussed ways to bring the city's wastewater system up to code and the challenge of finding funds for the project in a special meeting Thursday...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

Charles Franklin Allen

Charles Franklin Allen, son of the late Orace Guy Allen and Florence Valeria Overbey Allen, was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Lamar, Ark., and departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011,...

Florene Veda Blankenship

Florene Veda Blankenship, 86, of Pollard, Ark., passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born Feb. 2, 1925, and was the...

Travis Edward Cooper

Travis Edward Cooper, son-in-law of Uluss and Helen Green, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at his home in Florissant, Mo., after a short illness with pancreatic and liver...

Peggy Sue Hale

Peggy Sue Hale, 72, of Rector passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab. She was born Nov. 12, 1938, to the late Wilson and Eula (Allen) Brandon in...

Ruby F. Lowery

Ruby F. (Bradford) Lowery of Lake Orion, Mich., passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at age 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Clyde, loving mother of Clyde Jr. (Vivian),...

County roads take toll on resources

The rural locations of Clay County are, in many ways, both a major attraction for the county, as well as a potential drawback. While many residents enjoy having their home located...

Beloved Valentines

If we are lucky, a special valentine comes along. Cupid flings an arrow and we become smitten as never before. But there are other kinds of valentines that touch our lives. Maybe...

Hearts on sleeve

Right on schedule comes the feast of Saint Valentine, who was honored for his interest and hard work in promoting the idea of love worn like a charm directly from heart to sleeve....

Gospel singer still an inspiration

Receiving a lifetime Grammy Award is a quite an achievement for any artist -- that is especially true when the recipient is 102-years-old. George Beverly Shea will board a private...

Making it Happen:

By Tylee Tracer In this day and age being a single parent takes real courage. It is a struggle everyday to stay focused on family while keeping a job to put food on your table....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ...

Mohawks top Harrisburg, fall to Colts and Mustangs

The Mohawks were in the difficult position of hosting the strong Rivercrest Colts Monday night in Piggott. The Tribe was downed by Rivercrest, one of the top teams in conference...

Lady Cougars notch key win over rival, fall to EPC

The Lady Cougars captured a big win Monday night in Marmaduke, topping the hosting Lady Greyhounds, 54-52. Chelsea Drope made four free throws in the final stretch to preserve the...

Surging Cougars control their own destiny

The Lady Mohawks were in a battle Thursday night at home, falling to the visiting Harrisburg Lady Hornets, 57-53. Harrisburg made just enough free throws down the stretch, going...

Lady Mohawks square off with Harrisburg

The Lady Mohawks were in a battle Thursday night at home, falling to the visiting Harrisburg Lady Hornets, 57-53. Harrisburg made just enough free throws down the stretch, going...

Standing in the arena

It certainly is possible to make an entertaining presentation while also sharing important insights with an audience. Such was the case last week as long-time National Football...