School Board Filing Deadline Passes

The filing period ended at noon on Tuesday, July 11, for the September school election. This year there will be a contested seat on the Piggott School Board, as incumbent Hope Burns has drawn opposition from Steve Champ.

Meanwhile, Tony Lockhart has filed for re-election to the Rector School Board, and will be running un-opposed.

The annual school election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19.