On Friday, Jan. 26, the 2024 Mohawk Basketball Homecoming Royalty was introduced prior to the contest with the Harrisburg Hornets. Afterward the Tribe had an exciting game against the Hornets which unfortunately ended in a loss for the Mohawks.
Testing for election set Saturday The public testing, and logic and accuracy test, for the upcoming March 5 Preferential Primary in Clay County will be held at 2 p. m.
The Clay County Extension Service is offering its annual pesticide applicator training at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Extension office located at 148 East Main in Piggott. The training is required for agriculture producers to qualify for license to purchase restricted pesticides. The class costs $20 and those interested must be present for the entire training session to be certified for a license for the Arkansas State Plant Board. The course can also be completed online at https://courses.uada.edu/. Those wanting additional information may contact the Extension office in Piggott at (870) 598-2246.
Billie Wayne Gentry Billie Wayne Gentry, 73, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. Bill was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., September 16, 1950.
Roxanna Lynn Gentry Roxanna Lynn Gentry, 65, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on November 3, 1958.
Dr. Les Johnson will be the guest speaker for a program planned at the Eclipse Block Party Monday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center. There will be a $10 admission which will include eclipse glasses and an eclipse box of treats. The viewing site will be held on the grounds across from the museum. Those attending are encouraged to bring your lawn chair and set up will begin at 9 a.m.
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center is currently taking applications for student volunteers for 2024. Any interested Clay County junior and senior high school students may call the museum at 870598-3487 for more information.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will lead a trip to Cuba this spring. The trip will begin on Saturday, May 25, and continue through Saturday, June 1.