Dr. Hillard Duckworth was a much admired and loved physician in Piggott and many regarded him as a friend not just their family doctor. His granddaughter, Hillary Rae French is not only his namesake but is following his lead to become a physician.
The 2023 Rector Labor Day t- shirts are now on sale at several locations in the city. They may be purchased at Centennial Bank, Rector Downtown Drug, Our Happy Place, The Caffeinated Cow and Big Time Pizza. All sizes are available for $ 20.00 each. There are no sizes smaller than a youth small. Also available are can koozies for $ 6.00 each. All checks need to be made payable to Woodland Heights Cemetery.
According to a report from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m., a Clay County Deputy made a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Blazer just outside of McDougal. There were two occupants in the vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver, 42-year-old Tammy D. Lutes of McDougal. The driver’s window would not roll down, so she opened the door of the vehicle and a baggy with a white substance was in plain view. The passenger of the vehicle was 43-year-old Danielle Householder of Paragould. The deputy got both individuals out of the vehicle and conducted a search of the vehicle. Both subjects were arrested for possession of controlled substance meth and possession of controlled substance marijuana. They were both transported to The Clay County Detention Center.
Piggott City Council met on Thursday, Aug. 24 with Councilman Kevin Jones absent. Minutes from the previous month’s minutes were approved. Councilman Tracy Cole had questions on the financials with Jamie Spence to investigate her concerns regarding parks and recreation receiving a percentage of the sales tax, appropriations and a utility reimbursement. Cole also questioned the distribution expense on unbudgeted maintenance with Brian Haley it was informing that it was for transformers.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Stop by during the month of September to get a replacement card for free.
The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.
Thursday night, Aug. 24, the Junior Mohawks took on the EPC Warriors for the first game of the season on their home turf.
Battling heat and humidity, the Piggott Mohawks started their season with a home game at Parker Field inside Hunter Midkiff Stadium against the Gosnell Pirates Friday night. The Pirates speed was evident as they scored a touchdown off the Mohawks kickoff.
The Rector Cougars dominated the Corning Bobcats on both sides of the trenches. Cougars shut down the Bobcat offense and pushed the Bobcat defense off the line.