“The flag of the United States be 13 alternate stripes red and white, that the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” This resolution by John Adams was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, placing our nation’s banner in the spotlight as a respected symbol.
Returning to the Ford Room stage at the Rector Community Museum on Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. will be Cory Jackson, popular country artist in and around northeast Arkansas. He was named 2019 “Best Vocalist” in the “Best of Northeast Arkansas” sponsored by the Jonesboro Radio Group.
Creating soap is not a difficult process – no more challenging than following a recipe for pastry and turning into a pie. With this in mind, a soap making workshop has been planned. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and the registration fee is $25. Organizers note participants will receive a booklet with soap recipes, several bars of homemade soap, and the knowledge of how to become squeaky clean. Fee includes all material and class size is limited. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878- 0032 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com
The United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the Grecian Steak House in Paragould.
In 2018 following her tragic death at age 16, the family of Hannah Blankenship established the Hannah Blankenship Memorial Scholarship to honor her love of agriculture. Hannah’s love for agriculture was exhibited through her hard work on the Horner family farm, through her dedication to caring for her show animals, serving on the Clay County Junior Fair Board, her determination to capture both State and National titles for FFA, and her experience in the agri-business field of on-line auctions.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library. GRAPHIC NOVEL Cranky chicken – Katherine Battersby Five nights at Freddy’s Fazbear frights: The Fourth Closet – Scott Cawthon The twisted ones : the graphic novel – Scott Cawthon Five nights at Freddy’s.
The Piggott Cemetery Association will host the annual Fourth of July Picnic on Monday, July 4. The picnic proceeds are to benefit the beautiful, well maintained Piggott Cemetery.
Early voting in the runoff election for Piggott School Board starts Tuesday, June 14. Voters may cast their early votes at the Piggott Community Center from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Monday June 20. On election day, Tuesday, June 21 polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
The Piggott Public Library held their first summer reading program on Wednesday, June 1 with the theme Community Helpers. There were 66 children and adults that attended the program. Piggott Fire Department, Piggott Police Department and Piggott Ambulance Service were among those on hand to tell about their jobs and allowed the attendees to get a close up look inside the firetruck, ambulance and police car. Clay County Health Unit, Delta Population Health Institute, Piggott FBLA, and lifeguards from the Piggott City Pool were also a part of the program. This week will feature Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show. COURTES TESY PHOTO
The Piggott School District Board of Directors met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in the district board room. All board members were present and Brad Dunlap moved to waive the reading of the minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 10 and the two special meetings held on May 10 and 17, 2022.