In make-up games against East Poinsett County, it was a long four-game night with both the senior girls and boys teams taking victories with hard nose defense and solid play for the offence. The junior Cougar teams did not fare well.
Snow blanketed the area Thursday night and brought with it below zero temperatures causing everything to freeze as shown in the above photo of a pond west of Greenway. (Right) - Tanner Hickson, the two-year old daughter of Daryn and Jillian Hickson, enjoyed the snow and her first sledding experience.
The Rector Chamber of Commerce continued in the tradition of recognizing the most outstanding, creative, and festive outdoor scenes as they once again sponsored their annual Christmas lighting contest for home in the Rector city limits. Because of the tradition of outdoor decorations for the Christmas season in Rector, many residents added more twinkling lights and blow-up characters to their dazzling Christmas displays.
The Piggott Mohawks hosted the Harrisburg Hornets on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with the senior high losing by a score of 39-71.
servance of National Girl Scouts Week. Rector City Council heard an update on the waste-water treatment facility. Jim Miles, former Clinton barber, spoke to RHS and the Clay County Sheriff reported vandalism in St. Francis. Piggott Mayor Travis Williams signed a quilting day proclamation and the Shannon Freeman Family performed at RCM. Piggott City Council approved purchase of a fire truck and the future of the Mars Hill United Methodist historical church was in question. Rector’s Sam Shipley attended a 4-H conference in D.C. Administrator of DHS, Annette Dutka retired after 24 years of service. Piggott Heritage Car Show made a donation to the Piggott Little League and the PHS After Prom. A shooting claimed the life of Rector man Matt Hale and a lawsuit was filed against Rector School District regarding teacher Sarah Isom. Rector School Board met and accepted resignations and hears updates on skill growth of students. PES held their Special Olympics and the backpack program received a donation for David and Melissa Blackmon. Jack and Regina Crittenden of Piggott celebrated their 50th anniversary. Sports saw the Cougars and Lady Cougars advance in Regionals and the Lady Cougars ended the season in Elite Eight at State. Baseball season started with Piggott defeating Marmaduke 6-2. Lady Mohawks hosted the Lady Cougars with Rector winning 14-0. The Piggott track team competed in Pocahontas and in a friendly rival double-header Rector hosted Piggott and the teams split the wins.
The Arkansas Grown program, administered through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo on January 25-28, 2023, in Little Rock.
Black River Technical College Concurrent and Technical Center seniors have started preparing for Draft Day 2023. Spencer Dunlap and Dr. Terri Cox visited the BRTC campuses to assist students in producing resumes. Students will also participate in mock interviews before Draft Day in April when they will be interviewing with Arkansas companies for highdemand, high-wage jobs.
1982 Police Chief Leonard Bell has announced his retirement from the Piggott Police Department effective December 31. He has served as police chief since 1971.
Linda J Hoadley, 80, of Piggott, Ark., passed away peacefully at home December 12, 2022. She was born February 21, 1942, in Rockford, Ill., to Charles F.