Stories from Wednesday, October 24, 2012

25th annual observance held at Piggott Elementary School

Hoxie no match for junior Tribe

Freshman recognized prior to contest

Harrisburg no match for Piggott on homecoming, senior night

Fifth Grade Cougars to play for title at 10 a.m. Saturday in Earle

Tribe tennis team wins fifth state championship in school history. Wicker, Grubb and Jett, fall in first round of overall tourney.

I've been planning on cleaning house since January 2012. That's the first step; the planning. One must take inventory to assess what needs to be done, should be done, and in what order. Take this morning, for example. I poured my second cup of coffee, propped my feet, then started assessing, notebook in hand...

Dwaine Birmingham, 85, of Rector passed away October 16, 2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born May 25, 1927, in Rector to the late Bill and Ruth Birmingham. He worked tirelessly for many years as a farmer, mechanic and factory worker. Dwaine was of the Baptist faith...

Vera Emily Elizabeth (Inman) Graham Stidham, of Black Rock (formerly of Rector) passed away on October 10, 2012, at the age of 92. She was born on May 17, 1920, in Jumpertown, Miss. to the late Sidney and Julia Inman. She loved fishing and gardening and was always on the go. She was a selfless person who never had an unkind word to say about anyone, was loved by everyone who came in contact with her, and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. She was of the Baptist faith...

Bro. Sam Book, 63, of St. Francis, Ark., passed away Friday, October 19, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1948, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of Accidee "Dee" Book and Virginia (Dudley) Book Crews. He was united in marriage to Dian Carman on March 8, 1968, and to this union two sons were born...

Band members, flag corps shine in competitions

The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Piggott Community Center. This year's theme for the meeting, and the table decorating contest, was "To Bridge the Past to the Future." President Wanda Morris called the meeting to order, and introduced Piggott Mayor Gerald Morris. ...

Kayla Morgan crowned homecoming queen, reigns over Mohawk victory.

County Clerk's office open extended hours, and Saturdays until Election Day

Hoss Phillips passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Rector Nursing and Rehab. He was born October 13, 1934 in Greene County, Ark. to the late Wayne and Irene Phillips. He was a member of Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector and was a dedicated worker for the City of Rector...