The classic red 1957 Chevy Bel Air owned by the late Bobby Hoskins, a longtime Piggott resident, was totaled in a major auto accident in November 2020. Fortunately, Bobby was able to crawl out of the car with only minor injuries. The car has been under repair for the last two and a half years and was finally back home at the end of April. Unfortunately, due to illness in 2022, Bobby passed away before seeing the restoration completed.
Extension Homemakers in Clay County will celebrate the contributions of their organization to the community during May as Extension Homemakers Month in Arkansas. The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is an organization associated with the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
1983 Valerie Crossfield is the valedictorian of the senior class of Piggott High School for 1983. She is the daughter of Joyce Crossfield and Lester Crossfield.
The annual Williams Cemetery Association business meeting and homecoming will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27. The gathering will be held at the cemetery, located on CR 450 between Piggott and Crockett, and all are welcome to attend.
In the Piggott City Council meeting printed in the May 3 edition, it was inadvertently stated the council approved the financials. It was brought to our attention that they were not approved at the meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Piggott Girl Scout Troop 3011 is currently selling chances for a knife raffle. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20 with each ticket purchase entitling you to three chances of winning. First prize is a custom Seth Miller knife, handmade in Boydsville, Ark., and valued at $250. Second prize is an Aitor El Montero, made in Spain and is used by Spanish Special Forces valued at $140. Third prize is a Condor Australian Army Machete. It is made in small batches in El Salvador with a value of $100. All proceeds will benefit the troop. Drawing will be held on June 16. For tickets or more information call Jamie Woods at 870634-6832
Piggott Girl Scout Troop 3011 is currently selling chances on a summer gift basket. The basket includes a $20 tanning gift certificate to Brick House Fitness, tanning lotion, beach towel, beach bag and beach hat. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. All proceeds will benefit the troop. Drawing will be held on May 26. For tickets or more information call Jamie Woods at 870-634-6832
Contributions are being accepted for the Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding senior student-athlete at Rector High School. The scholarship is in honor of the late Ryan Rogers, who was the sports editor at the Clay County Times-Democrat and a great friend to RHS students. Those wishing to make a contribution to the scholarship fund may do so at Centennial Bank or by contacting Ron Kemp at 870-239-1599 or ronkemp84@gmail.com
The Piggott 4-H Livestock team is currently hosting a You’ve Been “Budded” fundraiser through May 30. You can help support the club by “budding” a friend, family, business, or neighbor for $25. A display of clovers will be placed in the recipient’s yard. The lucky recipient can choose the next house by donating to continue the cause. You may also purchase clover protection for $10. For more information you may contact Jennifer Spence at 870-324-3320 or Jenni McKenney at 501-804-1907.