Former Clay County Judge Gary Howell dies at 79
Clay County lost one of its dedicated leaders with the death of Gary Howell on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the age of 79.
February 2023
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Bond began at a wedding reception
Bond began at a wedding reception: Couples to attend Ford Room Valentine Show and Party Feb. 16 .
Ryan Rogers Memorial Chili Cook-off planned Feb. 25
The Ryan Rogers Memorial Chili (and more) Cookoff will be held on the customary final Saturday in February – Feb. 25, doors opening at 6 p.m., at the Rector Community Center. A donation of $5 per person for all-you-care-to-eat chili, jambalaya, soup with the fixins’ plus drinks and dessert is always a hit with the public. The Community Center special projects fund and the Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship fund sponsored jointly with the Rector Chamber of Commerce are the recipients of profits. Cooks are encouraged to see Linda Robinson at the Rector Water Office to sign up and pay the entry fee of $25, these funds supplying the prize money for first, sec- and third place in each of the categories. Trophies, certificates, and the People’s Choice award make for a fun evening.
Single Parent Scholarship accepting applications
Eligible single parents are invited to apply for summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is March 15.
PIGGOTT YOUTHS MAKE HALF COURT SHOT
Two Piggott youth were especially excited at the homecoming game on Tuesday, Feb. 7 as both made a halfcourt basket.The proceeds for the halfcourt shots went to the Make-AWish Foundation. Pictured are Brendan Reynolds (left) and Tripp Lemmons.(TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
Busy week for Piggott Mohawks
Piggott Mohawk basketball held Senior Night in their game against Gosnell on Monday, Feb. 6, honoring Nate Brantley, Joe Carpenter, Adam Fuller, Austin Seal and Shawn-Hudson Seegraves before the game. The Mohawks started out red hot in the first period but went ice cold the rest of the way. Piggott led the Pirates 18-4 after the first period with the score tied 27-27 at halftime. The Gosnell Pirates won 63-55. Joe Carpenter led the way with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Shawn-Hudson Seegraves and Ashton Lemmons followed with 10 points each, Austin Seal had eight points and 10 rebounds and making eight points was Nate Brantley. Making three points was Jose Avila-Prado and William Lucas made two.
Cougars flex muscle against Corning Bobcats
Senior night for the Rector Cougars pitted the hometown squad against another Clay County team, the Corning Bobcats. The Bobcats who play in a division of larger enrollment schools brought their “A” team and their “A” game against the Cougars.
Lady Cougars dominate Lady Bobcats at home
Senior Night for the Lady Cougars came with a strange cake-walk of a game, courtesy of the Corning Bobcat “B” team. The game between the senior varsity teams had been scheduled for the entire season, but the contest became “iffy” when Corning, playing is a different district larger-school alignment, notified Rector Athletics that their “A” squad had played extra games this week because of make-ups and in going into post-season play, they did not want to risk injury. They wished to cancel the game altogether. Because the game was part of senior night celebration for Rector, the Corning coaching staff understood the situation and sent their “B” team so that a game could be played.
