Do you find yourself looking at your lawn this time of year and wondering, where all those weeds came from? You can do something about them. Weeds are often an indicator of specific problems. Maintaining a dense, vigorous lawn is essential to prevent lawn weeds. Herbicides should be considered a supplement, not a standalone weed control practice.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host the annual corn and cotton production meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The meeting will be held at the Rector Community Center, on Highway 49 in Rector.
Longtime Piggott attorney, Comrade Warrington “C.W.” Knauts, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the age of 87.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole reports that on Jan. 4, 2023, Shana Whitaker, a 26 year-old female, contacted deputies wanting to turn herself in since she found out she had an outstanding warrant in Western District Criminal Division for theft of a firearm and breaking or entering/ building or structure. Whitaker was transported to the Clay County Sheriff Department where she was charged with theft of a firearm and breaking or entering/ building or structure.
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum has announced April 28 and April 29, 2023, as the dates for the Spring Reading Retreat. Registration is $160 due by April 1, with a $25 late registration fee for late entries. The fee may be refunded until April 15. Please register as soon as possible and make lodging reservations as the retreat is limited to 18 participants. For more information, please contact the museum at 870-598-3487.
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.
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.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers offering no-cost cervical and breast cancer screenings and follow-up services.
The Arkansas Soybean Association has set Wednesday, Jan. 25 as the date of their annual business session and seminar. The informative seminar and business session will be held at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby Drive, in Brinkley, Ark. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 9 a.m. and will conclude with lunch. Lunch will be provided by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and meeting sponsors.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) President Martin Eggensperger has been elected to the Governor’s Quality Award Board by the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence, the nonprofit that administers the Governor’s Quality Award and is an affiliated program of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA.