Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce 12 Days of Christmas underway
Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12 days of Christmas is underway and will continue through Monday, Dec. 18.
December 2023
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Traffic stops lead to arrests by CCSD
On Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Pine Street in Rector. Upon making contact with the driver, the deputy noticed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia in the seat with the driver. The deputy had the driver exit the vehicle and he then retrieved a pipe from the seat.
Rector women face drug charges
On the morning of Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, the Rector Police Department received information about possible drug activity at a residence in Rector. The Rector Police Department contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Department to assist with the investigation.
BRIEFS
Ballot drawing date announced The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners have announced that the ballot draw for the March 5 Preferential Primary will be held at 3: 30 p. m., Thursday, Dec.
Raises main topic at Piggott Council meeting
Piggott City Council met in session on Thursday, Nov. 30 for their monthly meeting with council members Kevin Jones, Jamey Parks and Tracey Cole in attendance and Jeff Benbrook absent.
Emma Lee Oliver
Emma Lee Oliver Emma Lee Oliver, 91, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 25, 2023, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Ark. She was born on January 26, 1932, in Clay County, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Jake and Mayme (Jenkins) Halter.
Peggy Jean Amann
Peggy Jean Amann Peggy Jean Amann, 80, of Piggott, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Piggott Healthcare and Senior Living. Peggy was born in Supply, Ark., on Tuesday, May 4, 1943, to Newell Clead and Inell Molencupp.
Carolyn June Eaton Johnson
Carolyn June Eaton Johnson Carolyn June Eaton Johnson, age 78, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City. Carolyn was born December 22, 1944, in Rector, the daughter of Manuel and Laura Eaton.
Piggott Public Library offering gift wrapping
The Piggott Public Library is currently offering gift wrapping services for the holiday season. The “elves” at the library will be wrapping gifts through noon Friday, Dec. 22. Event organizers noted most gifts will be wrapped, and ready for pickup, within 24 hours. And, there is no charge—as the elves are working for donations. Those wanting additional information, and dropoff times, may call the library at 870 598-3666.