February 2023

FAYETTE, MO - The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Alexa Shantel Harrell, of Piggott, was among those recognized for the semester.

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 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Rector Public Library located at 121 West 4th Street. 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.

Throughout the remainder of the month, the Piggott and Rector Public Libraries will be observing “Fine Free February.” During the month of February library patrons may return late items without a fine, whether the item is just a few days late or more than a year. The only fines not included in the forgiveness are those currently on account which had already been accrued. Those wanting additional information may call the Piggott Public Library at 870-598-3666 or the Rector Public Library at 870-595-2410 during regular business hours.

The Department of Music and A-State Jazz Studies at Arkansas State University will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum has announced the April reading retreat has been rescheduled to Sept. 22 and Sept, 23, 2023, due to conflicts. 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 870598-3487.