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Weird news

Man rescued after 3 days in snow-covered SUV in CO

Cattle battle: NZealand has more cows than kiwis

Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card

Man points gun at neighbor over snow shoveling

Teen crashes car into school, drives down hall

Heavy snow blankets area

By RYAN ROGERS

For awhile everyone feared it might be deja vu. A massive winter storm was predicted for all of the northern half of Arkansas at almost exactly the same date when a destructive ice storm hit this area last year -- the last...

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Thomas attends National FBLA Conference

Rector High School senior Cole Thomas attended the National Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda Conference held Nov. 12-16 in Denver, Colo. Thomas, along with local FBLA adviser Lisa Manchester, departed...

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Longtime Marmaduke postmaster retires

By RYAN ROGERS

Recent visitors to the U.S. Post Office in Marmaduke likely have noticed the absence of a familiar face. Longtime Marmaduke postmaster Randy Jackson retired last month after working for the postal service for 35 years...

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Karson family to represent ACH

Three-year-old Karson Weitkamp of Pocahontas, great-grandson of Jean McKeel of Rector, has come a long way since two open heart surgeries as an infant, but his future is still filled with uncertainties...

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Rector's railroad history recognized

By The Democrat Staff

Recognition of Rector's railroad history was enhanced this week by the placement of a restored old switch engine near the original location of the community's depot. The switch engine was donated by American Railcar...

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RHS grad Hope Johnson on American Idol

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

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Forecast

National Weather Service forecast for Rector, Arkansas:

Today

Snow Showers

High: 26

Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Low: 17

Tomorrow

Partly Sunny

High: 31
Low: 17

Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 32
Low: 20

Friday

Flurries

High: 34
Low: 23

Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 41
Low: 25

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

High: 36
Low: 21

Presidents

Mostly Cloudy

High: 36

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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

1.9 02/07 21:15 7 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO

1.3 02/07 20:54 7 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO

1.6 02/07 20:45 7 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO

1.6 02/07 06:22 7 mi WSW of New Madrid, MO

1.2 02/06 20:52 1 mi NNE of Gladstone, NJ

1.2 02/05 05:21 1 mi SE of South Cleveland, TN

1.5 02/05 04:50 1 mi NE of Peapack, NJ

1.4 02/04 05:18 5 mi W of Parma, MO

3.3 02/04 03:41 12 mi NNE of Vega, TX

1.5 02/03 06:18 6 mi NNW of Tiptonville, TN

1.5 02/03 04:06 3 mi SSW of Dell, AR

2.5 02/01 17:43 10 mi SSE of Arcadia, OK

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