Part Five: The Militia War. Welcome to Clayton County is a limited weekly column exploring the life of General Powell Clayton, the original namesake of our county, our early history, and why we are not called Clayton County today.
1984 Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Monday morning at the site of the new Piggott Middle School. Cooper Construction Co.
Senath Lions Club will sponsor a dog show at the annual Hornersville Watermelon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Piggott High School will host student registration for the upcoming school year from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Parent/ guardian must bring their student’s birth certificate, social security number, and two proof of residency (utility bill, etc. postmarked within the last 60 days).
Piggott Elementary School will host new student registration for the upcoming school year from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Parent/ guardian must bring their student’s social security cards, birth certificate and shot records.
The annual Greenway School reunion will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Piggott Diner. Organizers encourage all former students to attend. Those wanting additional information may contact Jane Cook at 870-324-0236.
Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your donation,” commented a spokesperson. Donations may be sent to Centennial Bank, P.O. Box 6, Rector, AR 72461 or Michele Layer, 421 N. Ballard,Apt. 20, Rector,AR 72461
PHS Class of 1974 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Strawberry Event Center at 107 Main, Holcomb, Mo. Buffet meal and drink is $25 per person with cash bar available. Money will be paid at the door. Please RSVP by Aug. 23 for meal planning with your name and number in your party. Please send a text or call one of the following with your information: Debra Rouse Whaley, 870530-1855; Teresa Casey Hanners, 573-576-3579, or Susan Alexander, 870-3240398.
