Fall Fun

When is the football game starting? (and do I need to move when they do?)

The Mann's help watch the little ones during the Fall Fest.

Peggy Slaughter and her young friend enjoy the Fall Fest at FGBC.

Members and leaders of the Mighty Razorback 4-H Club worked two booths at the FGBC Fall Fest.

The Piggott Mohawk freshmen serve as captains for their final game of the season.

Mayor Gerald Morris (left) and Alderman Jim Poole pass out refreshments during the Fall Fest at FGBC.

Face painting was a popular attraction at the annual Fall Fest at FGBC.

Yes, she's portraying Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.

Clay County Clerk Pat Poole (left) prepares to cast her early ballot at her office in Piggott. Assisting her is longtime poll worker Una Pollard.

Meadowlark Lemon speaks at a special fundraiser for ROCK Ministries held at the Piggott Diner. Lemon was on hand at the invitation of ROCK Pastor Chris Shelton (standing-right).

Fred Ort has been officiating volleyball games for dozens of years. He's shown taking a break during the junior district at PHS held recently.

Piggott Mohawk tennis standouts Beau Wicker and Haley French. The names of these two seniors will remain on the PHS record books for many years to come.

The Mohawk doubles team of Will Jett (foreground) and Trevor Grubb ended the year as the second ranked duo in 3A. The good news is that both will return next year as they are underclassmen.

Beckett (left) and Kellon Mabrey show off their Halloween costumes as they prepare for trick-or-treating.

Basketball season is underway, and the Cougars are off to a good start. Follow all the local teams in both the print and online edition of The Clay County Times Democrat.

Pumpkin bowling for ghosts was popular at the annual Fall Fest, but rough on the produce. Replacements had to be "borrowed" from a display in front of the church late in the afternoon.

The weather was good Tuesday for the Red Ribbon Week parade at Rector.

The sign says it all, "Don't Mess With Drugs" as Rector Schools mark Red Ribbon Week. This scene is from the annual parade held Tuesday.

This photo could be in the dictionary if the term "proud grandma" was included.

Fun in the 4-H booth at the Fall Fest held Saturday, Oct. 27 at the First General Baptist Church of Piggott.