Stories from Thursday, May 22, 2014

Chamber event draws large crowd

Piggott services planned Sunday Memorial Day will be marked at the Piggott Cemetery with special services beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The afternoon will include placement of the ceremonial wreath in memory of members of the armed services lost in the line of duty and the annual Piggott Cemetery Association business meeting...

The Piggott High School gym was near capacity the evening of Friday, May 16, as the class of 2014 took part in commencement exercises. A total of 68 seniors took part in graduation ceremonies before the large crowd, which included family, friends, staff and administrators...

The Piggott Parks and Recreation Department, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, are hosting the annual fishing rodeo from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 24. The fishing rodeo is free and open to young people up to age 15 and those 60 and over. Arkansas Fishing Licenses must be possessed by those required to have one, due to state regulations for fishing in Heritage Park. Those wanting more information may call 870 598-5884...

The Arkansas Special Olympics 2014 Summer Games are set for this week in Searcy, as nearly 2,000 athletes from all corners of the state will take part in eight different sports. In preparation for the big event, the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) began Monday, May 19, from several locations around the state including Piggott...

Finances dominated discussion at Monday night's regular meeting of the Clay County Quorum Court, held at the courthouse in Piggott. During the gathering the JP's adjusted the current budget, passed a resolution setting HUD payment standards for subsidized housing and re-visiting the issue of pay raises for members of the road department. Presiding over the gathering was Justice Dennis Haines, as Judge Gary Howell was out of town and unable to attend...

The Corning Area Theatrical Society (C.A.T.S.) handed out two $250 scholarships to students in Clay County this spring, and the winner of the Eastern District prize was Bailey Haney of Rector High School. On Wednesday, May 14, Haney (right) accepted her scholarship award from C.A.T.S. member Beverly Scott. Haney will be attending ASU in the fall and majoring in nursing, and indicated the scholarship monies would be used for books. (TD photo/Tim Blair)...

Mayor Gerald Morris signs proclamation

Mohawk to play hoops for Central Baptist College

Shut out by Foreman in first round

Marmaduke girls fall in state tourney play