Daniel Steen Daniel Steen is a lifelong resident of Piggott, graduating from Piggott High School and going on to get his bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University. Steen is married to Amy Johnson Steen who is also a lifelong resident of Piggott receiving her bachelor’s degree fromASU as well.
Julie Davis is the daughter of the late Billie and Rosa Davis of Pollard. She is a Piggott graduate and attended Three Rivers Community College and Arkansas State University earning bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, a master’s in Reading Specialist, and a K-12 Fine Arts Certification. She has just started her twenty-sixth-year teaching. Julie currently teaches high school art at Holcomb R3. Julie is very excited that her daughter, Taylor Davis, has recently moved back to Piggott and is working at the Piggott Hospital.
Incumbent Jamey Parks faces opposition from Julie Davis for South Ward Position 2 in the Nov. 8 election.
Two candidates will be seeking election to the Piggott City Council North Ward Position 2 in the Nov. 8 general election.
Black River Area Development (BRAD) has announced the Summer Energy Assistance Program will close on Friday, Sept. 30. The final applications will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Sept. 27, Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Sept. 30. Residents of Clay County must apply at the BRAD office in Corning, and those wanting to set up an appointment may do so by calling them at 870-3787887 or 870-202-1356.
Incumbent Julie McMillon and Nikki Blue are running for the Piggott City Clerk position in the Nov. 8 election.
Each year, Clay County offers a 4-H Youth Leadership Program for high school juniors in cooperation with local schools and sponsors. The program was established to provide eleventh grade students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills necessary to improve their school environment and encourage them to become actively involved in their communities by volunteering.
With 7:54 remaining in the second quarter, the score between the Rector Cougars and the Izard County Central Cougars was all tied up at 6, the game being a true cat fight. The hometown Cougars were not at their best. Interceptions and turnovers marked the first half with the score knotted at 14 as the teams made their way to their respective halftime huddles.
1982 Mrs. Jennie Irwin, age 101, died at Piggott Community Hospital Wednesday, September 15.