MINTON MAKES HALF COURT SHOT
During halftime of the senior boys game on Monday night, Piggott seventh grader Olivia Minton made the half court shot.This event was a dollar a throw and raised $134 for Make-a-Wish. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
February 2023
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SEEGRAVES EXCEEDS 1,000 POINTS
Shawn-Hudson Seegraves was presented his 1,000 point ball before the Jan.17 game against Corning by his proud dad, Coach Paul Seegraves. (Courtesy photo) .
HOOPIN’ FOR A WISH
The Bay Yellowjackets basketball teams, their parents and team sponsors invited the Rector Cougars and their faithful followers to combine efforts for the Make a Wish Foundation and the fund raising effort underway. That’s exactly what happened, though the games were postponed until Saturday, Feb 4, at Bay. Local chairman of Make a Wish, Sarah Pruett Boyd, was enthusiastic about the help, support, and fund-raising joint effort through both communities. Rector falls to 19-4 (10-3) with a 61-54 loss at Bay. Kameron Jones led the way with 18 points, Cash Lindsey added 14 and Cooper Rabjohn chipped in 12. Pictured are, from left: Top - Senior High girls and Senior High boys. Bottom - Junior High girls and Senior High boys(Courtesy photos)
Best Care worshop planned for childcare providers
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 immu-nizations, 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 870-886-3741 or email vcopeland@uada.edu to reserve a spot.
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services returns $8.5 million to customer-owners through Patronage Program
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) will pay a record $8.5 million in profits to its customer-owners this year through its Patronage Program. The Patronage Program returns a portion of the association’s net earnings to eligible customer-owners.
BRTC/NASA HUNCH power brick prototype approved
Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Machine Tool and Technology program is excited to announce that the prototype for the power supply brick that will power an International Power Station has been approved and they will move forward building 11 more.
New at the library
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Devil’s Delight by M.
UAW retirees to meet
United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
BRAD Board of Directors to meet
Black River Area Develo pment Corporation Board of Directors meeting will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at BRAD Central Office, 1403 Hospital Drive in Pocahontas.
Media Fest competition to be held at A-State
A long-standing tradition of media competition among high school students continues this year with the Great A-State Media Fest. For more than eight decades, Arkansas State University hosted an inperson media competition known as “Communication Day,” but the pandemic changed things.