Piggott plans blood drive
First Methodist Church of Piggott will be the site for the American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, located at 188 North 3rd Ave. .
May 2024
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KASU Radio to host 67th birthday party
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will celebrate its 67th birthday with two fundraising events this month. KASU signed on the air May 17, 1957, from its first studio in Wilson Hall, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas.
Elvis set to make appearance in Piggott
Piggott Heritage Car Show is preparing for the 25th annual event set for May 17 through 19. Entrants from several states participate every year as this is a highly anticipated event for classic and custom car lovers.
New Hope Baptist Church to host VBS
New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard invites parents and children to their Breaker Rock Beach VBS kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29.
Piggott gearing up for 25th Annual Heritage Car Show
Piggott and Heritage Park will soon come alive with the rumble of car engines as the Piggott Heritage Car Show hosts its 25th annual show. Entrants from several states participate every year for this highly anticipated event for street rods, classic and custom cars and trucks, as well as motorcycles of all genres For 2024 the event will be held Friday night through Sunday morning with the majority of events taking place Saturday at Heritage Park.
Stray animals a nuisance
All residents of the City of Rector are encouraged to stop feeding stray animals. Many residents have contacted Council members and the Mayor’s office regarding an abundance of stray or “feral cats” roaming the streets, digging up flower beds, hiding under vehicles, walking across vehicles, being general nuisances around town. “Stray or wandering dogs are picked up, owners are cited and fined, but stray cats are not and it’s frustrating for residents, especially those who do not have dogs or cats,” agreed council members.
Piggott seniors begin new era
The Piggott High School gymnasium will be packed Sunday afternoon as a group of 52 seniors bid farewell to PHS. Commencement will start at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 as the graduates look forward to starting a new chapter in their lives.
Rector Council addresses rezoning of property, feeding of stray animals
On Monday, May 6, 6 p.m., at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting held at the Rector Community Center, three major points of City Council business addressed future monetary decisions. The point that took considerable time in discussion related to rezoning city-owned acreage on Highway 49, adjacent to the WISE Company.
Cougars advance to Regionals
Rector’s Cougar baseball team swung hot bats during the district game at home against Bay Yellowjackets. Cooper Rabjohn pitched a complete game, allowing no runs with 9 K’s for the game.
