Hamburger stand volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to man the hamburger stand at the annual Greenway Picnic. For more information call Mike Hill at 870-598-7361.
June 2022
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Plans complete for annual Piggott Fourth of July Picnic
The 95th annual Piggott Fourth of July Picnic and Homecoming Celebration kicks-off Sunday afternoon, July 3, with the first of three pageants and culminates with a full day of events and activities on Monday, July 4, as Independence Day is marked for 2022.
Erin Enderlin to open ‘Cash Porch’ Music Series
Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, KASU public radio and the City of Wilson are announcing a summer concert series for those desiring to pull up a chair and relax on a summer evening in the South.
HPMEC SUMMER WRITER’S RETREAT
Author Matt Gallagher and the participants in the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center’s Summer Writers Retreat are shown taking a short break on the Hemingway- Pfeiffer porch. Pictured are, from left: Gallagher, Sue Harmon, Fay Guinn, Teresa Rimer, Jane Gatewood, Beth Walker, Charlotte Thompson and Bonnie Hamilton. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
Canning workshop to be held
Powhatan Historic State Park will host two canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 and July 9. The cost of the workshop is $20 and reservations are required. Those taking part will learn the process and history of canning foods, and pick up some tips as well. Those wanting to obtain more information, or register, may call the park office at 870-878-6765 or email them at powhatan@arkansas.com
Little Rock VA to host virtual claims clinic
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 23. Veterans are asked to call 501-370-3829 by COB, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 27.
New at the library
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Not Her Type by Beth Adams Murder Most Grave by G.A.
Piggott School Board discusses safety
The regular meeting of the Piggott School Board was held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16 in the administration office with a full quorum. Minutes from the previous meetings and financials were approved.
Harps Food Store in Rector donates to Rector Community Museum
Harps Food Store in Rector has donated $3000 to the Rector Community Museum tuckpoint project, an urgent need in repairing the north wall of the historic building located at 310 Main Street. The museum has been requesting private donations to gather enough money to meet requirements to apply for a grant to complete the entire brick surface of the building which is over 100 years old. Over time, wind storms and rain storms have taken their toll on the historic structure and, sooner than anticipated, a section of bricks fell from the north wall onto the sidewalk at the handicap entrance to the museum. The donation from Harps exceeded the request from the museum board and the museum’s project manager Marvin Gatewood said, “We so very much appreciate Harps donation to this urgent project and we hope other businesses and individuals will follow their lead.” Donations may come to the museum by contacting Marvin Gatewood (870-783-0220) or Joey Pruett (870-595- 4053) or by check to Rector Community Museum, P.O. Box 313, Rector, AR 72461. Checks should be labeled Tuckpoint Project.
Piggott City Council adopts annexation ordinance
The Piggott City Council met in regular session on Thursday, June 16, with all members present. After approving the minutes and financials from the last meeting, the council jumped right into regular business.