Commodity distribution slated for Clay County Jan. 11
A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan.
January 2023
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Arkansas State Parks introduces Club 52
Arkansas State Parks is introducing Club 52, a rewards program that encourages people to visit all 52 state parks. Club 52 is an extension of the Arkansas State Parks Passport Program, which helps guests document trips to state parks by receiving a stamp or stamp rubbing in an Arkansas State Parks Passport.
Piggott and Rector to host blood drives Jan. 16
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood. People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood – blood products that are critical to keeping hospitals ready to help patients depending on transfusions in the weeks ahead.
William Michael Shelby
William Michael Shelby William Michael “Mike or Mickey” Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo.
William Randall Duty
William Randall Duty William Randall Duty, 67 of Greenway, passed away at his home on December 30, 2022. William was born to the late Joe Duty and Darlene (Pettigrew) Henderson in Potosi, Missouri.
Donald Foster
Donald Foster Donald Foster, 84, of Piggott, Ark., passed away December 27, 2022, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on November 5, 1938, in Crockett, Ark., and was the son of the late William “Buck” and Flora (Bolton) Foster.
Former Piggott businessman, alderman Donald Foster dies at 84
Donald Foster, 84, of Piggott, a former businessman and Piggott City Alderman, died Tuesday, December 27, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He joined his brother Melvin in 1967 in owning and operating Foster Auto Electric for many years.
Local and county officials sworn-in
A large crowd of family and friends gathered at the Clay County Courthouse in Piggott at midnight on New Year’s Eve for the swearingin of elected officials. This year Piggott and Rector both have new mayors and the county has a new sheriff.
Looking back at 2022: Part two
July A large crowd turned out for the 95th annual edition of the Piggott Fourth of July Celebration and June Williams was announced Grand Marshal for the parade. The activities were highlighted by the crowning of Miss Piggott 2022, Handley McAtee of Kennett, along with Elise Gosse and Maddie Reeves as her court and Kalaya Cole as the People’s Choice winner.