It happened here, years ago

Over 5,100 Clay County residents voted in the Democratic Primary Run-off, about 300 more than voted in the primary. Doug Batey beat Frank Carpenter 2,720 to 2,419 for Clay County sheriff while Dale Bumpers beat-out former governor Orval Faubus by a wide margin.

Also in the news, the new nurses at the Clay County Health Department are Evelyn Lane from California and Sue Calvin of Rector. Meanwhile, Sheila Branson has been hired to work in advertising and mailing at The Piggott Times.

At the Carolyn Theater this week--"Popi" with Alan Arkin and "Beneath the Planet of the Apes."

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rodery report a new son born Sept. 3 at Piggott Hospital. They've named the new addition John Andrew. And, Mr. and Mrs. Zell Forrest will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration Sept. 13 at New Hope Baptist Church.

The Rebel Market advertised that Snoopy would visit the store Sept. 11 and 12 and hand out free prizes. Meanwhile, Irby Ford Sales advertised the new Ford Pinto--and Hardcastle Chevrolet reported the arrival of the new Vega.

In sports, the Piggott Mohawks began the post Zig Williams era with a 6-6 tie with the Manila Lions in the season opener. QB John Threet hit Monty Bellers for the only touchdown, but due to a fumbled snap the Kenny Payne PAT was no good. Up next the Tribe will visit Corning.

1980

Topping the news this week was the death of longtime local resident Frank Settlemoir, who passed away Sept. 3. And in news out of Arizona, former local pharmacist G. Will Reves also died in the past week. He had been a pharmacist in the city around the turn of the century. Meanwhile, a Melbourne, Ark. man was injured in an incident in front of the Junior Food Mart when he was shot by his wife. The man, a truck driver, was apparently shot after returning to his truck with another woman. The injuries were not life threatening.

Among the delegates to the 1980 Arkansas Democratic Convention were local residents Mike Patterson, Sue Smith, Kay Stow, Laud Payne and Rex Cate. And, a large crowd gathered at the Piggott Community Center recently as Clara Watson marked her 79th birthday.

At the Carolyn Theater this week the feature is "Airplane!"

Leah Harvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Harvey of McDougal, was crowned Miss McDougal at their annual picnic. And in births to announce--Renee Burns and Darris Bradshaw are proud to announce the birth of their son, Darris Eugene Burns, Sept. 10.

Game and Fish officials report that the new Lake Ashbaugh is now being filled, and should be full by the end of summer 1981.

In sports, with only four returning starters the Piggott Mohawks committed too many costly errors as they fell 21-0 to the Paragould Bulldogs to begin the 1980 campaign.

1985

The transfer of ownership of the former Brown Shoe Company building is near complete, as the city seeks to buy the building from the Piggott Development Association. The city has also agreed to re-pay the $100,000 that the Magee Company had put into renovations. And, good news for students at Piggott Schools as the art program has been reinstated. This week featured a story on the effort, and interview with teacher Loretta McHaffey.

There were several local winners at the McDougal Picnic pageants. Lori Tippitt was named Miss McDougal, and her alternates were Cynthia Duncan and Jeanna Brown. Meanwhile Elizabeth Crawford was Little Miss McDougal and her alternates were Laura Holifield and Brandi Mauldin.

Plans are underway to build a new concession stand at Piggott Middle School for use during basketball season. And, two Piggott grads are on the majorette line at ASU this year as Dana Gossett and Allison Shanklin have earned spots.

At the Carolyn Theater this week "Goonies."

The Langley School reunion was held Sept. 1 at St. Francis, and the Gregory family reunion was held in the Hopewell community.

The Mohawks dropped their season opener to Westside by a final of 20-7, with Randy Low scoring the only TD as he rushed for 83 yards on 10 carries. Up next will be a visit to Lepanto and a game with the Panthers. Meanwhile, the junior Mohawks fell to Lepanto in their season opener. And the Lady Mohawk volleyball team will be looking to improve on last year's district runner-up finish as they begin their regular season.

1990

Piggott students may now wear shorts to school, following action by the school board at their recent meeting. Meanwhile, Dr. Robert T. Clark is the newest physician to join the Duckworth-Muse Clinic. Workers have been named for the city election, and Charles Morrisett is unopposed as the school board election draws near.

Local winners at the McDougal picnic included Stephanie Staples as Miss McDougal while Julia Morrisett and Amanda Bagwell were winners in their age divisions.

Former Arkansas governor Orval Faubus will be the featured speaker at the Civil War Roundtable of NEARK meeting later this month. Meanwhile, William's Baptist College is celebrating their name change--from Southern Baptist College--with a year-long effort.

Harold Jinks, Charlie Bill Smith, Sue Smith and Mike Patterson were among the delegates representing Clay County at the Arkansas Democratic Convention. And, if you were looking for campaign material for Republican candidates locally you can contact Eugene Mann or Lucy Carroll.

Some of the winners at the annual Clay County Fair were--Jennifer Howell for Grand Champion mare in the junior livestock division and Darrin Cluck for Grand Champion mare in the open livestock competition.

At the Kennett Cinema this week--"Navy Seals" is ending and next will be "Arachnophobia."

In sports, the Piggott Mohawks got big nights from Ricky Shaw and Craig Beck as they upset the Gosnell Pirates 14-7 on a rain-swept field. Shaw finished with 174 yards rushing, while Beck had 167 and both touchdowns, in the win. Up next is a trip to Pocahontas. Meanwhile, the Lady Mohawk upset the highly regarded Harrisburg Hornets in volleyball action. No such luck for the junior football team, as they dropped a 28-8 decision to Highland.