“Nothing happens at the Museum without involvement of the Rector Community Museum Board,” said Joey Pruett, as he accepted the Innovation Award from Arkansas Delta Byways organization, the tourism division of Arkansas Heritage. The award paid tribute to the concert series for the Ford Room venue which has allowed the museum to offer entertainment to the community and feature aspects of the Museum while raising money.
Clay County Fair t-shirts are available now for $15 each and can be purchased by calling Lisa Conley at 870-634- 6118 or message on the fairs Facebook page at Clay County Arkansas Fair Association. Organizers note that no extra shirts will be ordered and that Monday, Aug. 1 is the deadline to place your order. This year’s shirts feature the theme Rockin’, Ridin’ & Livestockin’.
Handley McAtee was crowned Miss Piggott 2022 at the annual picnic on the Fourth of July. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Bart and Laurie McAtee of Kennett.
Carson Musgraves (center) was crowned Baby Miss St. Francis. She is the six-month-old daughter of Jake and Hadleigh Musgraves of Pollard. First alternate (right) was Lucy Kopiness the six-month-old daughter of Brent and Lindsey Kopiness of Rector. Ansley Risinger, the eight-month-old daughter of Hayden and Gabriele Risinger of Piggott was second alternate.
Pastor Ken Price at Rector First General Baptist said, “We had a GREAT Vacation Bible School at Rector First General Baptist and raised over $500 for the Faith Children’s Home in Honduras. Special thanks to Ben Yancey, Jesse Stokes and Dallas Gunn who agreed to take a pie in the face if we reached a certain goal. We also had 10 young people give their hearts to Jesus.” (Courtesy photo)
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Dogged Deception by Johnnie Alexander The Crate Beyond by Pam De Voe Bird’s Eye View by Shaen Layle and Nancy Mehl Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand A Time to Bloom by Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron Escape by James Patterson and David Ellis Lady of Bones by Carolyn Haines The Girl Who Survived by Lisa Jackson Red on the River by Christine Feehan BIOGRAPHIES James Patterson by James Patterson EASY BOOKS Kindergarten Fun by Victoria Kann Trust by Mike Berenstain Two Dogs by Ian Falconer Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk by Lucy Cousins I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd JUVENILE FICTION Koda: A Story of the First Ancient Native Americans by Danny Lesley The Fort by Gordon Korman City of Magic by Avi The Aurelia Curse by Cornelia Funke Mrs.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) announces Summer Energy Assistance will begin accepting applications on Monday July 25, 2022. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
1982 Brandye McKenney, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, July 18 at the courthouse in Piggott with all justices present. Justice Dennis Haines made a motion to dispense with the reading of the previous minutes.
“The park (Rector Memorial Park) looks better this year than it has in years,” commented Leland Blackshare, Director of Parks in Rector. The compliment went to Charlie Manchester, official park overseer, who quickly passed the words of encouragement to new resident Dan Thompson who had casually begun a conversation on a bench at the park pavillion with, “What are you doing?” After an explanation, Thompson said, “Need any help?” It went like gangbusters after that.