Jerry Winberry
Jerry Winberry, 68, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 26, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.
March 2023
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Shirley Ann Culver
Shirley Ann Culver, 86 of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 23, 2023 at home. Mrs.
Roma Nell Sanders
Roma Nell Sanders, 88 of Rector,Ark., died March 25, 2023 at her home. She was born January 10, 1935, and lived all of her life in the Rector community.
Troy D. Wallace
Troy D. Wallace, 87, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 22, 2023, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott.
Thomas H. Gribble
Thomas H. Gribble, 77, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 20, 2023, at his home.
Piggott City Council approves lien placement on properties
The Piggott City Council met on Thursday, March 23 at 5:45 p.m. to first address lien placement on properties the city has had to mow and clean up. All members were present with attorney Lexie Butler sitting in for city attorney Kim Dale and Alvie Burdin was the only member of the public to attend.
Clay County celebrates sesquicentennial
Despite the pouring rain, turnout was good for the proclamation signing and cake cutting to celebrate Clay County’s 150th anniversary. The celebration was held at noon on Friday, March 24 at the Piggott Courthouse with Judge Mike Patterson presiding over the ceremony.
Fifth Thursday concert set at Ford Room
Thursday night. March 30. It’s a fifth Thursday and another opportunity to be a part of a live music event at the Rector Community Museum’s Ford Room. This Thursday night Doc’s Friends Bluegrass Band (a musical group that includes Lance Winn, Carmen Crocker, John Williams, Doc (Lance Monroe), and Joey Pruett) along with Glendil Griffin will entertain and present a variety of music styles. Because artists from the region have been lining up with requests to play at the Ford Room, the Museum Board and Director Joey Pruett initiated the fifth Thursday for an additional concert.
Rector FFA dinner and auction a success
Saturday evening’s Rector FFA Dinner and Auction, March 25, was a successful and entertaining event, bringing funds for the students’ activity coffers for the next program year. Rodney McClellan managed and called the auction that saw items donated from local businesses to one-of-a-kind objects made by the FFA students go for good prices.
Piggott gearing up for annual city wide yard sale Saturday
Piggott is gearing up for its annual city wide yard sale set for Saturday, April 1. The Piggott Area Chamformation ber of Commerce reminds local residences sales held that day will not be required to purchase a permit from the city. The City of Piggott has also waived the fee for Friday, March 31. Locations will also be featured on a list, which will be available from the Chamber of Commerce. Those wanting to be added to the list or for additional in- may call the chamber office in the depot building at 870-598-3167 or email at chamberpg@yahoo.com.