June 2023

New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard invites all kids to their Twist and Turns VBS kickoff at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. Those attending will enjoy a night of worship, free food, games, and a fun way to kickoff the summer with vacation bible school. Vacation bible school begins today, Wednesday, June 7, and will continue each Wednesday night through July 19. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Twist and Turns” as those attending will spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win. Twist and Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information may call 870-544-2364.

The PHS class of 1983 will be holding their 40-year class reunion on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Sugar Creek Country Club at 6:30 pm. The cost for attendance is $30.00 per person / $50.00 per couple. The class photo will be taken at 6:45 p.m. sharp! Dinner and live music by Randy Harrington and the Southern Tradition Band will follow. Hotel accommodations at a reduced rate are offered for your personal booking through June 1 at both the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express in Paragould. For hotel details or reunion fee payment instructions, please check out the Facebook page at Piggott High School, AR – Class of 1983 or email at 1983PHSMohawks@gmail.com. Please RSVP with your payment no later than Thursday, June 15, 2023, so catering needs can be finalized.

The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Anyone with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery. Anyone interested in making a donation toward the upkeep of the cemetery may do so at any Regions Bank location to the Mary’s Chapel Cemetery Fund. You may also contact Perry Mills at 870783-0109.

Mitchell Cemetery will be hosting a benefit indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, June. 9. The sale will be held in the Greenway Picnic Dining Hall. Huge new selection of items are available.

Carolina Hoffman, a junior at Greenville University, was placed on the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.