January 2024
Piggott festivities set for Friday
Piggott High School will mark basketball homecoming Friday, Jan. 26. This year’s homecoming court will be introduced during the annual royalty assembly, set for 1:30 p.m. in the PHS gym with the pep rally to follow. The royalty will also be presented at approximately 7 p.m. between the junior and senior high games as the Piggott Mohawks take on the Harrisburg Hornets.
Basketball homecoming planned at local schools
Rector High School will observe basketball homecoming for 2024 with the traditional ceremonies and game set for Friday, Jan. 26.
Black River Area Development Corporation announces Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD has announced the Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program will begin accepting applications on Monday, January 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
Piggott School District celebrates School Board Member Recognition Month
The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our community. The Piggott School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of their board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to their district and for their commitment to the families and children of their community.
Mohawks fall to Pirates
The senior Piggott Mohawks basketball team competed against the Gosnell Pirates on Thursday, Jan. 11 at home. The team got off to a good start in the first period but started trailing as the game progressed, which allowed the Pirates to cruise to a 38 point win with a final score of 78-40.
Rector senior boys team gets huge conference win against Earle on the road
The tale of two halves sums up the Cougar’s basketball trip into Earle Bulldog territory on Friday, Jan. 12, with the wind howling and the outdoor temps dropping. The Cougars were cold shooting. The overall play focused on rebounds, secondchance points, and “crashing the boards.” Coach Matt Mills stomped and called time-out very early. Not too much changed, including the score. The Cougars first seven points increased by four points to the first quarter. The Bulldogs added points with hot shooting and layups, grabbing loose balls, and running the baseline. They scored on put-backs. The Cougars were getting no second-chance points. Cougar energy evaporated with each missed shot, three-pointers bouncing off a frozen rim.
Dennis Tinsley
Dennis Tinsley, 65, of Kennett, Mo., passed away January 18, 2024, at his home in Kennett. He was born on April 26, 1958, in Clay County, Ark., and was the son of the late Cleatus and Nettie (Miller) Tinsley.
Lady Mohawks defeat Lady Seminoles at home
The Piggott Lady Mohawks hosted the Osceola Lady Seminoles on Monday, Jan. 8 The Mohawks took an early lead and ended the first half of the game on top 26-21.