April 2024

Lady Mohawks beat by Rector at home

The Rector Lady Cougars made their way to Piggott Tuesday, April 9 to play against the Piggott Lady Mohawks. Thyme Parrish started on the mound for the Lady Mohawks with the first pitch thrown being hit to left field for a single. The second batter hit a ball just over the pitchers head and into center field securing her place at first base and the lead off runner at second. With two on base and nobody out, the third batter hit a triple all the way to the fence in center field scoring two runs. Another hit passed the second baseman into center scored another run for the Cougars. The Lady Mohawks got their first out after the next batter hit a double up the middle, but the runner from second was tagged out coming to third base. Three more runs would score in the inning after a walk and a while pitch.

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Mohawk reunion planned

A reunion of the Piggott Mohawk Football teams from the 1960’s (Zig Williams era) will be held at Sugar Creek Country Club at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The cost for attendance will be $100.00. Proceeds from the event will go to the Piggott High School Sports Hall of Fame and Mohawk Centennial Program that will be presented during the 2026 football season.

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Cougars lose to Riverside

With the April 1 win over Corning, the Rector Cougars began a powerful display on the diamond with Chance Lopez taking the win on the mound against the Bobcats. Drew Henderson pitched in scoreless relief, according to Coach Robert Dorman.

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PCH celebrates Occupational Therapy Month

“April marks Occupational Therapy Month, a time when we recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals who help individuals achieve independence and improve their quality of life through meaningful activities. Piggott Health System joins the nation in honoring the valuable contributions of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in our community,” commented Sheryl Morgan, Community Outreach Coordinator at Piggott Community Hospital.

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Sheriff’s Reports

Clay County Sheriff’s Department March Monthly Report 03-01-2024 Christopher Smith of Paragould was cited for Hazardous Driving. 03-02-2024 Tommy Tran of Jackson, MO was cited for No Registration or Expired 03-02-2024 Rudy Gongalez of Kennett, MO was cited for Hazardous Driving.

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