February 2024
HPMEC plans ‘Garden of Eden’ Reading Retreat
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Educational Center in Piggott has announced dates for its upcoming event, ‘The Garden of Eden’ Reading Retreat and Banquet, May 10-11. ‘The Garden of Eden’ is one of Hemingway’s most perplexing novels.
Spring Shoppe event planned
The Spring Shoppe event is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at the Piggott Community Center located at 161 E. Pfeiffer St. Photography, crafts, food, and much more will be offered. For more information contact Sheila Sullivan at 870-262-1563 or Ashley Groves at 870-6346747.
Amore Italian spaghetti dinner fundraiser set
Amore, an Italian spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Brantley family, is being held from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24 at the First General Baptist Church Life Center in Piggott located at 679 South Taylor. The dinner will also feature entertainment, music and door prizes. The Piggott girls basketball players will be the servers for the night. “This will be a full blown Italian meal experience,” commented organizer Teresa Morris. Cost of the meal is $10 per person. For additional information call 870-598-- 4348.
Free childcare provider training available
Lawrence County Extension in cooperation with Clay, Randolph, and Greene County Extension Services are proud to offer “The Best Care”. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at the Lawrence County Library Meeting Room.
Local students recognized at ASU
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2023 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest gradepoint averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1984 This week’s edition of the Times has a feature story about Kenneth and Rita Mowery and the Dixie Donut and Cake Shop, located on the square. The Mowerys cook from 80 to 120 dozen donuts each day and have around 15 varieties.
Mohawks lose to Seminoles on senior night
The Piggott Mohawks observed senior night for the class of 2024 on Friday, Feb. 2, as they hosted the Osceola Seminoles.
Rector Ford Room plans concert
The opportunity to experience a room filled with the sound of a distinctive voice in various genres of music belongs to anyone with a $10 ticket to the Ford Room performance at Rector Community Museum. Vicki Bishop’s voice resonates as one people want to hear over and over again.