Rector School Board approves updates to student handbooks
Times-Democrat News Staff Rector School Board met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug.
August 2022
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Famed basketball player visits Piggott
Times-Democrat News Staff Piggott teachers and staff had a special speaker during an educational session at Piggott High School. Sidney Moncrief, former University of Arkansas Razorback basketball player, and his wife, educator Dr.
D & G BASEBALL TEAM
D & G baseball team for the 2022 season played in Piggott, Marmaduke and Rector. Five of the players, along with six players from State Farm team, were selected to make the all-star team and placed second in the Clay County tournament. Members of the team are, from left: Front – Cooper Ezell, Hunter Rigdon, Trip Lemmons and Cole Culver. Back – Coach Matthew Cheshire, River Shaw, Bryar Johnson, Wes Gibson, Wil Gibson and Coach Brent Gossett. (Courtesy photo)
Matilda Pfeiffer: The Art of Early Photography
The Matilda Pfeiffer Museum and Inga’s Frame Shop will be co-hosting an event to coincide with National Photography Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. The event will be held at the Matilda & Karl Pfeiffer Museum, 1933 Museum Row in Piggott.
HEAVY RAINS POUND AREA
After weeks of extreme heat and drought conditions, the weekend brought the much-needed rain. However, for some areas it brought a little too much too fast and caused flooding. Many crops are standing in water and water seeped into houses. Sugar Creek flooded Clay Street and the lake at Heritage Park was over its boundaries as well but the rain didn’t deter this hummingbird (right) from visiting the feeder.
Linda Mae King
Linda Mae King, 75, of Piggott, Ark., passed away July 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 14, 1946, in Clinton, Ind., and was the daughter of Perry and Olive (Hill) White.
Dewey Darrell Shelton
Dewey Darrell Shelton, 84, passed from this life to forever be with Jesus on July 25, 2022, in Marmaduke. Dewey was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in Rector, to the late Arthur “Artie” and Gertie (Collier) Shelton.
Clay County Fair booth rental available
The Clay County Fair is set for Sept. 14 to 17, and commercial booths are now available for rental. The booths are indoor, air conditioned and include electrical hook-ups in some spaces. Rental rates are just $50, which covers the full run of the fair. Those wanting additional information, or to reserve a booth, may contact Barbara Collier at 870-598-7311.
Kentucky Headhunters to perform at fair
The Clay County Fair Association will present The Kentucky Headhunters at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Clay County Fairgrounds Arena. Special guests will be The Comancheros and Joe Bateman and the Dream Killers will be the opening act. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Turner Auto and Tire or by calling 870-598- 4524 or 870-598-4376. The fairgrounds are located at 658 East North Street in Piggott at the corner of East North Street and Garfield Avenue.
History book of Clay County to be published
The Clay County Genealogical and Historical Society recently voted to sponsor the writing and publishing of a book length history on Clay County. The primary content of the book will be family histories.