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February 25, 2026

Rector youth wins at Dixie National Livestock Show

Hard work, commitment and determination recently paid off for seven-year-old Lillian Vaughn as she competed at the Dixie National Livestock Show where she earned Grand Champion Star 5 Bull. The event was held in Jackson, Mississippi on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Rector youth wins at Dixie National Livestock Show
Ryan Rogers Memorial Chili Cook-off scheduled March 28 in Rector
Sparklight to award $30,000 for STEM education through its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest

Lifestyle

February 25, 2026

Julia Pittman celebrates 100th birthday

Mrs. Julia Pittman was honored with a party at her Piggott home Saturday, Feb. 14, celebrating her 100th birthday.

Julia Pittman celebrates 100th birthday
HPMEC to participate in PBS Books digital series
Daddy-Daughter Dance set Saturday
PES 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
PES 101ST DAY OF SCHOOL

Opinion

July 16, 2025

Killing Clayton

Part 7: Calves in the Butcher Shop. Killing Clayton is a limited weekly column about a corrupt election, the assassination of possible Clay County namesake John Clayton, and the shadow it cast on Arkansas history.