Veterans from across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas are invited to attend an informational town hall to learn about services available to them and have their questions about VA health care answered.
Our Clay County 4-H Tech Changemakers club partnered with Mississippi County 4-H to bring a Resume Building program and a Recreational Drone Pilot Certification program to Mississippi County 4H during Spring Break! The Mississippi County Library System hosted the Tech Changemakers at the Blytheville Public Library (Resume Building) and Manila Public Library (Recr eational Drone Certificate). The club also presented their drone program with a club overview to the Blytheville Lions Club and answered questions and did some drone flying demonstrations for members.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reported that on Friday, March 22, at 5:10 p.m., they conducted a probation search at 93 CR 147 north of Corning. The department came in contact with 46-year-old Mark Malone of the residence. A search was conducted on the vehicles and residence, where several illegal items were found. Malone was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center, and booked and charged with possession of meth or cocaine GT 2GM but LT 10 GM, possession of SCH VI LT 4 oz., and possession of drug paraphernalia-felony.
The following Rector Elementary students were named to the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks: First Grade Sherry Cate’s class: Nash Blount, Everleigh Bucy, Ean Causbie, Lane Hunter, Christian Mero, Jamie Risner and Allison Sheets.
Herbs are a great way to turn ordinary meals into extraordinary meals without adding extra salt, sugar, or fat. Researchers even believe that many culinary herbs have antioxidants that may help protect against diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
1984 The annual Piggott Lions Club pancake breakfast last Saturday morning was wall attended by over 300 area residents to promote the proposed Piggott Public Library. The Lions Club has already sponsored two auctions for the benefit of the new library. Proceeds from the Lions has now reached over $5,000.
Piggott is the place to be for the upcoming solar eclipse with lots of events and activities planned. Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, April 5, everyone is invited to participate in the weekend long scavenger hunt that will continue through 2 p.m. Monday, April 8. The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce is offering welcome bags and participants are encouraged to drop by the chamber office at 100 W. Main Street.
The Piggott City Council met in regular session on Thursday, March 28 with all members in attendance and approved the previous month’s minutes and financials. First on the agenda, the council heard from Jamie Woods the director of the Piggott Public Library and Duane Dutka library board member for a formal request for a parking lot for the library.
The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that it has donated a kiosk to the Clay County Circuit Court in Piggott. This kiosk will help court users in Clay County more easily navigate the court system. There is also a kiosk available at the Corning courthouse. Arkansans can use the kiosk to access court records, print exhibits, find court forms and fact sheets, and apply for legal aid. Video explainers and FAQs are also available to make legal concepts easier to understand. The public can access these resources at the Clay County Circuit Clerk’s office or by visiting ARCourtKiosk.org. Abby Brenneman, Executive Director of the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation, noted the importance of collaboration to this project: “We are thankful for this partnership with the Clay County Circuit Clerk. We look forward to partnering with many more court officials to improve the public’s access to their courts.”