Piggott School Board holds public meeting, vehicle purchases approved in regular session
On Monday, Oct. 9, the Piggott School Board held their annual public meeting in the high school library, followed by the regular monthly meeting.
October 2023
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CCSD make arrests after high speed chase
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Friday, Oct. 6, at approximately 1:54 a.m., a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a gold Chevrolet Suburban for defective equipment in Corning. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and would not pull over. The deputy then notified dispatch he was in pursuit. The vehicle left Corning on County Road 143 northbound. The vehicle traveled to Hwy. 328 and turned left, then turned south on County Road. 139. The vehicle stayed on 139 until it came to U.S. 67 where the driver turned west on U.S. 67. At this point Corning Police Department joined the pursuit. The vehicle speed at times exceeded 100 mph.
Rector School Board handles light agenda
At the regularly scheduled Rector School Board meeting held Monday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Building conducted limited business with a quorum present, President Jody Simmons and Secretary Kirk Ford not in attendance. Vice President Mike Trail conducted the meeting. Principals Nate Henderson and Mark Manchester were present.
Happenings at the Piggott Library
The following are activities taking place at the Piggott Public Library during the month of October. October 20 - Story Time at 3:30 p.m.
Gospel Variety Show set to entertain
As in two previous Gospel Variety Shows held at the Rector Community Museum (RCM) Ford Room, the organizers expect a packed house. The audience participated in sing-alongs, well-known gospel hymns and songs.
Martin receives CCECC Member Scholarship
Misty LaDawn Martin of Malden, Mo. has accepted the Clay County Electric Cooperative Corp.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 Tony Pace, a rural carrier for the Piggott Post Office was honored as Craft Employee of the Year for 1983 for the Jonesboro sectional center, and was honored at a banquet held at the Holiday Inn in Jonesboro.
Marketing classes offered at ASU
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will host a series of workshops and consulting sessions this fall that can benefit small businesses in their marketing endeavors.
Pamela D. Reed Stallings
Pamela D. Reed Stallings, 71 of Dumas, Ark., passed into God’s hands on the 10th day of October 10, 2023, in McGehee,Ark. Pam was born on March 9, 1952. She was premature a little over 3 pounds, no hair, no fingernails, or toenails. Doctors advised using a thermostat- controlled heater. Her bed was a dresser drawer. But her heart was as big as the outdoors she loved. She loved to see all animals and birds. Seeing a red bird in the morning is like seeing a loved one. She fussed about squirrels in the garden and when I (Terry) shot one she cried. Pam wished to be forgiven for when she hurt family and friends the good Lord knows how quick she was to forgive and go on with life.
Ghost Walk tours scheduled
is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12. Space is limited and reservations are required. For available tour times and reservations call 870-8786765 or email powhatan@arkansas.com to reserve your spot.