
January 2023


Piggott School Board approves superintendent contract
Piggott School Board held their monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Mohawks take second in Battle of the Border
First National Bank Tournament at Corning In the semifinals held on Thursday, Jan. 19, Piggott defeated Winona with a score of 58-57.

IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 The junior Mohawks won their second straight county championship Monday night with a 42-35 win over Knobel. Ricky Wheat led the offense, finishing with 20 points.


Little on Dean’s List
Jennifer Little, a senior, studying elementary education, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The Dean’s List is published each semester by Dr.
Best Care workshop set
A Best Care workshop is planned for childcare providers in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, 106 E. Everett St. Class topics include body positivity, good nutrition and basic math, importance of immunizations, literacy in early childhood, money as you grow, guidance, kindergarten readiness, engaging children in physical activity, observation in early childhood and professionalism. Registration is required by Feb. 24. Those interested in attending may call 870-8863741 or email vcopeland@uada.edu to reserve a spot.
Toby Hollis makes Dean’s List
Rector’s Toby Hollis named to University of Iowa dean’s list for 202 spring semester Toby Hollis of Rector, Ark., was among the more than 4,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2022 spring semester.
4-H Tech plan workshop
The 4-H Tech Changemakers are excited to announce a workshop teaching technical skills for work and personal life. The workshop is free and open to everyone. The next workshop will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Piggott Public Library located at 361 W. Main St. The lesson will focus on phishing and other digital questions and answers. You are asked to bring your digital device (cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc.) that you would like additional help operating.