Once again this year, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum of Piggott has joined forces with Liberty Hill Outfitters for a special fundraiser. Papa’s Upland Bird Hunt, planned to cel-ebrate Ernest Hemingway’s Arkansas hunting legacy, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Liberty Hill (located northeast of Rector).
The Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame inducted Class of 2022 members were presented to the public at halftime of the senior high boys game against Earle on Friday night, Jan. 13.
Monday, Jan. 9 the Mohawk boys hosted the Bobcats of Walnut Ridge on the home court. Walnut Ridge led the Mohawks 2919 at half time with the Piggott boys not being able to catch up and lost with a score of 71 WR to Piggott’s 47. Nate Brantley led the scoring with 17 points for the night with Shawn-Hudson Seegraves making 12 points and 11 rebounds. William Lucas scored nine, Ashton Lemmons four, Austin Seal and Cole James two and Joe Carpenter scored one.
For the first time in history, Rector will play host to the Class 2A State Basketball Tournament set for Feb. 28--March. 4. The tournament will include 16 boys and 16 girls teams from across the state competing. This is a great opportunity for Rector to showcase their school and community.
It’s never an easy game against the high-flying Earle Bulldogs with their physicality and rough play. The senior high girls and boys teams played some of their best basketball Friday night, Jan 13, to come away with wins, making hard, sharp passes and grabbing offensive rebounds for second shot opportunities.
Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Black History Month event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.
A new master’s degree program at Arkansas State University offers a “hands-on” experience with top faculty, providing graduates with cutting- edge knowledge that is in high demand in today’s business environment.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a cross-stitch workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. The cost of the workshop is $20 and reservations are required. Those taking part will learn that cross-stitching is not only the oldest form of embroidery, but also one of the easiest to learn. Participants will learn basic stitch techniques, pattern reading, and will stitch one of several historic or modern patterns of their choosing. The registration fee covers the cost of materials but participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Those wanting to obtain more information, or register, may call the park office at 870-878-6765 or email them at powhatan@arkansas.com
A workshop on “Introduction to Building a Successful Blog” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in the educational center of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center. The cost is $35 per person and space is limited. If wanting to reserve a laptop for the workshop please advise when signing up.