
November 2022

Little Rock VA to host Virtual Claims Clinic
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17.
UAW retirees set to meet
United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov.

Better Beginnings encourages fall learning outside the classroom
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education focusing on giving children the best quality care, offers a seasonal spin on a fun yet simple activity to get children outside this fall and to extend math learning opportunities outside the classroom – sorting leaves.
Satellite office now open at John L. McClellan VA Medical Center
The Little Rock VA Regional Office now has a satellite office located at the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center to assist Veterans, spouses, and survivors with their VA benefits needs. VA Regional Offices provide financial and other forms of assistance to Veterans and their dependents. This includes disability compensation, survivor’s benefits, pension and fiduciary service, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance, life insurance coverage, and home loan guaranties.
New at the library
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Three Ring Threat by Donna Kelly Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Next in Line by Jeffrey Archer Suspect by Scott Turow Treasure State by C.
Patrons of the Arts to present “A Christmas Carol”
Patrons of the Arts present ‘A Christmas Carol’at Three Rivers College Patrons of the Arts will present “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College.
Arkansas Heritage Sites to host Joanne Cash Yates, celebrate National Register listing
Arkansas Heritage Sites at Arkansas State University will host “Back Home with Joanne Cash Yates,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in front of the Cash family home at the Historic Dyess Colony in Dyess.

Christmas Fest set in Piggott
Plans are complete, as the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host their annual Christmas Fest on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Rector marks Red Ribbon Week
Students at Rector Elementary School marked Red Ribbon Week recently with a number of special contests, observances and an assembly. This year’s observance was held Oct. 24 through 28, and the theme was “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.”