November 2022
Mohawks play first game of season
The Piggott Mohawks held their first game Sat. Nov. 19 as they hosted the Marmaduke Greyhounds. Despite a valiant effort the Mohawks lost 72-57. The scorers for Piggott were Shawn-Hudson Seegraves with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Nate Brantley made eight points, next was Austin Seal with seven, Joe Carpenter had five points, Lucas Morrow, William Lucas and Cole James all scored two points.
USDA reminds Clay County farmers and ranchers to vote in upcoming committee election
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country, To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Clay County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 5, 2022.
Second Saturday Art on the Ridge held
Bitterly cold wind and temperatures kept the attendance down for the Second Saturday Art on the Ridge event, however quite a few bundled up and enjoyed the art and music on the square Saturday. Clay County students competed in the turkey decorating competition sponsored by First National Bank with over 100 entries on display.
BRTC partners with local companies
Black River Technical College held a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14 at The Armory at BRTC in Piggott. The site will house career and technical certification opportunities for students in Piggott, Corning, Rector and the surrounding communities. Classes will begin in fall 2023, specifically welding and robotics automation: distribution and logistics.
Brooke Lenderman awarded Nightingale scholarship
Brooke Lenderman Awarded Nightingale Scholarship The Florence Nightingale Scholarship has been awarded to Brooke Lenderman of Paragould for the spring 2023 semester. Lenderman is a 2009 graduate of Greene County Tech.
FAFSA GIFT BASKET WINNER
October was Arkansas’ College Application month and as part of the activities included during the month, students were encouraged to submit their FAFSA (free application for federal student aid). Rector High School had 14 seniors successfully complete their applications which automatically entered them into a drawing for a gift basket. Winner of the gift basket valued at over $100 was Brett Fair. “We would like to thank Harps and Sonic for their gift card donations and supporting this effort,” commented RHS career training coach Kathy Fowler.
RES Honor Roll
The following Rector Elementary students were named to the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks: First Grade Sherry Cate’s class: Macee Blankenship, Xzavier Brown, Emma Chappell, Adalyn Cross, Khloe Dinkins, Stage Featherston, Treyson Hopper, Landry Mabrey, Daniel Patrick, Madalynne Pereira, Drake Small, Lukas Woods and Lunabelle Young.