Stories from Friday, January 30, 2009

Major ice storm paralyzes area (01/30/09)
As freezing rain and ice moved into the area Monday night, many residents began stocking up with supplies in preparation for Mother Nature's frozen fury. Once Tuesday began, this preparation proved to be wise, as many homes were without power following the winter's storm's initial volley...

Legislator gives review to Lions (01/30/09)
A comprehensive review of the current Arkansas General Assembly, including Gov. Mike Beebe's proposal for improving health services in the state, was presented Tuesday of last week to the Rector Lions Club by State Rep. Mike Patterson...

Rector Mayor comments on devastating storm (01/30/09)
Rector Mayor Ron Kemp issued this statement late Tuesday afternoon concerning the ice storm that has hit the community: This is a devastating storm for our community and the surrounding area. Preliminary surveys indicate this is considerably worse than storm of 2002...

Deadlines loom despite the ice (01/30/09)
It's at times like this that we certainly learn to appreciate the amenities associated with modern life. get As with most of you, we had been watching the weather reports and anticipating bad times ahead for several days now. ...

My 25th anniversary (01/30/09)
Twenty five years. That's a long time. But that's how long my weekly column has appeared in the Piggott Times. The date slipped my mind but Tim Blair, news manager, reminded me last week that my first column appeared on January 25,1984...

Norma Lee (Polk) Polsgrove, Benson, Martin (01/30/09)
Norma Lee (Polk) Polsgrove, Benson, Martin, 86, of Rector, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Elvins, Mo., to the late E. Clay and Frances "Nanny" Polk. She was affectionately known by many as "Norm."...