August 2022

Trial by Jury set at Powhatan Courthouse

Put yourself in the place where history happened at Powhatan and join the Powhatan Historic State Park for a Trial by Jury. The event will be held at the Powhatan Courthouse from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 and the registration fee is $20. During the event you will become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as the park brings a court case from Powhatan’s history to life. A meal will be provided before the event and pre-registration is required as a limited number of spaces are available. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878-6765 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com

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New at the library

The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Christmas Derailed by Leslie Gould The Art of Deception by Becky Melby Bride and Seek by Janet Holm McHenry Tell Tail Clues by Gayle Roper Doubloon Jeopardy by Catherine Dilts Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover Verity by Colleen Hoover Eight at the Lake by Lin Stepp Light the Way by Lin Stepp Big Shot by Kirsten Weiss Big Bad by Kirsten Weiss Big Bucks by Kirsten Weiss 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand Terror on Top by CeeCee James Slash in the Pan by CeeCee James Dough Knot Murder by CeeCee James Drizzle of Death by CeeCee James Twist of Fate by Kathi Daley EASY BOOKS Giant Island by Jane Yolen Buck and Ollie: A Christmas Time Story by Brian Kinder Animal Facts by the Numbers by Steve Jenkins One Day by the Numbers by Steve Jenkins GRAPHIC NOVELS Teen Titans; Beast Boy Loves Raven by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! by Aaron Blabey AUDIO BOOKS The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz Sound of Darkness by Heather Graham Cold Cold Bones by Kathy Reichs The Best is Yet to Come by Debbie Macomber LARGE PRINT Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble Inventions of the Heart by Mary Connealy The Apple Creek Announcement by Wanda E.

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McCoy and Collier reunion planned

Plans are underway for a reunion of all descendants and relatives of the late Newton Jasper McCoy and Arthur Collier. The event will take place from 12 noon until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Rector Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship. Those having questions may contact Donna Burkheart Campbell at (248) 437-0833.

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Tickets for Labor Day $1,000 drawing available at Rector merchants

With the approach of the Labor Day holiday, the Woodland Heights Cemetery Commission is once again conducting a $1,000 drawing as a fundraiser. The drawing will take place on Monday, Sept. 5, on the main stage at the Rector Memorial Park following the Miss Rector Pageant. Persons do not have to be present to win. Once again this year tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or 25 for $20. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic and are also available at several area businesses. Rector businesses include Above & Beyond, Caffeinated Cow, Centennial Bank, Glen Sain Motor Sales, GPS Chiropractic, Graves Gin, OHP-Our Happy Place, Piggott State Bank-Rector Branch, Rector Downtown Drug, and The Vintage Junkie.

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Annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner to be held Sept. 4

Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner are happy to announce the dinner will once again take place. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.

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Runnin’ Scared 5K set at Pumpkin Hollow

The 5th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K will be hosted at Pumpkin Hollow on Saturday, Sept. 17. The racecourse will be a mix of road and off-road running. Runners will run through a local cemetery and through the grounds of Pumpkin Hollow. “Who knows…you may find a few “friends” along the way as well! Be sure to bring your flashlights or head lamps as the race will take place after dark,” a spokesperson commented The race will start at 8 p.m. and registration is underway at www.runsignup.com/ Race/AR/Piggot/ RunninScared5k. Deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is Sept. 1.

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