August 2023

On Thursday, July 27, the Piggott City Council met in regular session at city hall with all members, Mayor Bradley Scheffler and city attorney Kimberly Dale present. The minutes and financials were approved as well as the hospital audit.

The Rector Labor Day Picnic committee will host its annual public meeting beginning at 6 p. m. on Monday, Aug. 7. The meeting will be held at Rector City Hall, and all interested persons are encouraged to attend.

The 93rd edition of the annual Greenway Picnic, held each year to fund the continued upkeep of the beautiful Mitchell Cemetery, is set for this Saturday, Aug. 5, at the community’s picnic grounds. As usual, the 2023 picnic will officially kick off at 9 a.m. with the opening ceremonies on the grandstand, and activities will continue throughout the day. In keeping with tradition, there will be food stands, games, bingo, novelties and rides for the kids. Being added this year is a Corn Hole Tournament set to begin at 11 a.m. and a much anticipated Pie in the Face set for 5 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day by JR Rogers and the All-Star Band.

Organizers with the Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector will host their annual “Back to School With Love Day” from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

As families head into the final weeks of summer vacation, parents can help ease the transition into the school year by getting children back into their routines ahead of time. For parents whose children are starting at a new school, it’s also important to listen to their concerns and take advantage of school district opportunities to meet teachers or walk through class schedules.

Aug. 4- Summer Reading Challenge party from 2 to 4 p.m.