Early voting for the Hospital Tax election started Tuesday, May 2 with election day being Tuesday, May 9. The only issue on the ballot for Piggott is the continuance of the one cent sales tax which supports the Piggott Community Hospital’s emergency room.
Arkansas State University will hold its 2023 Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Drive. Approximately 2,100 students are candidates for graduation.
The Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day was held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Scholastic Honors Day recognizes Arkansas’ best and brightest students. Schools are encouraged to select two students in the senior class who best represent excellent academic achievement.
With the 149th Annual Kentucky Derby’s Run for the Roses being held on Saturday, May 6, the Sugar Creek Country Club and Sugar Creek Steak House are planning their own Derby Day in conjunction with this event.
Piggott FFA will hold their annual plant sale on Wednesday May 10 and Thursday, May 11 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Piggott High School Greenhouse. Just in time for Mother’s Day however, there is a limited quantity of hanging baskets and tomato plants.
United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Road, in Paragould.