1983 Kellie Jones was crowned Football Homecoming Queen at an assembly at the high school Friday morning and reigned over the homecoming game Friday night in which Piggott was victorious over Rector 22-0. She is the daughter of Mr.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will offer Veterans several opportunities to get no-cost influenza vaccinations during September and October.
Piggott School Board met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 18 in the administration office with board members Jim Threatt absent and Jennifer Rahn coming in late. All other members were present along with high school principal Misti Lovelace, elementary principal Erica Harris and teachers Stacey Peters and Sandra Little.
Piggott Police Department announced Wednesday, Sept. 20, on a news release shared on social media, “that after further investigation into the incident involving the two runaway juveniles, they have obtained felony warrants for Joyce Parks and Rhonda Parks. Due to the pending court case, no further details can be released at this time.”
Tickets are on sale for the annual Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce banquet set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
The Rector Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual membership meeting from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Rector Community Center. Lunch will be catered by Traveling Wisk for a cost of $15 per person the day of the meeting.
(Right) Piggott School District recently added artwork screen to the front windows and doors of the gym showing school spirit and adding a safety measure as well. (Below) In addition to the artwork screen, amazing artwork was added to the lobby and concession stand inside the gym.
The Piggott Public Library will host a National Good Neighbor Day Block Party beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. The event will feature live music, free popcorn, snow cones, games, and a 50/50 drawing. Everyone is invited to drop by and enjoy the fun. The library is located at 361 W. Main.
Piggott First Methodist Church is currently accepting donations of new/gently used winter coats through Saturday, Oct. 14. Items being accepted are warm coats, winter jackets and waterproof outerwear for children (boys and girls), all sizes. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Drop off locations include Jim Watson Real Estate, Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce office, Sugar Creek Country Club, Cajun Dave’s, Piggott Community Center and the Piggott Public Library. Items will be distributed Sunday, Oct. 15 at the church’s free community dinner.