July 2022

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers to help them safeguard environmentally sensitive land. Producers enrolled in CRP establish longterm, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance.

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Clay County at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The auction will be held at the Piggott Community Center with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The annual Arkansas statewide mandatory “Beat the Heat” meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, in the Piggott High School cafeteria. “Beat the Heat” is a program designed to promote proper hydration and prevent heat illnesses and to explain the difference in heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

RHS registration dates scheduled Rector High School will host student registration for the upcoming school year on Aug. 1, 2 and 3.

The Clay County Health Unit will be hosting a back to school bash immunization clinic from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Walk-ins are welcome or an appointment may be made if desired. They will be offering vaccines that are required for school as well as having a drawing for door prizes. The health unit is located at 1009 South Garfield in Piggott. Anyone wanting additional information may call 870-598-3390 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector will be hosting a back to school giveaway from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 7. Registered students in grades K-12 of Rector Public Schools who are in need of school supplies are invited to drive by the church building to receive a bag of free school supplies. Students must be accompanied by a parent.