As summer temperatures continue to climb across the country, it is important to remember that hot summer days can lead to loss of life in a vehicle, which can reach deadly temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally-funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.
The Rector Public Library was buzzing with excitement Wednesday, June 26 as over 100 children and adults gathered for a special children’s program featuring the talented children’s singer Andrew Best. This marked Best’s debut performance at the Rector Public Library, and it was an overwhelming success.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) announces Summer Energy Assistance will begin accepting applications on Monday July 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are reminding Arkansans that financial assistance for their electricity bills will soon be available. Starting July 8, on a firstcome first served basis, residential households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the network community- based action agencies that serve the county in which they live in.
TheArkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center atArkansas State University will offer several opportunities for small business owners to learn about growing their business in July. ASBTDC provides oneto- one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs.
On Saturday, July 14, 2024, the Historic Rodgers Theatre and Event Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo., is introducing the first of several Silver Screen Sunday 2 p.m. Matinees.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m., they responded to a head on collision just north of Greenway on Hwy. 49. When the Sheriff’s Dept. arrived, the deputy came in contact with both drivers. One driver was still in his vehicle, and seemed disoriented and confused. After the arrival of the ambulance, both drivers refused medical treatment. The deputy had concerns about the impairment of the driver who had remained in his vehicle upon his arrival at the scene of the accident. The deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and placed the driver, 69-year-old Charles Robinson Camp of Piggott under arrest. Camp was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and charged with Possession of Meth or Cocaine LT 2GM, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DWI-Drugs (Unlawful Act), and driving left of center.
05/19/2024 Jorden Boling of Paragould was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance I or II, Misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.