The annual Clay County Field Day Tours will be held Wednesday, July 24 (West) and Thursday, July 25 (East). This year’s tours will showcase demonstrations of new corn hybrids, rice, soybean and new cotton varieties. Extension specialists will be on hand to give production updates. In addition, seed company representatives will provide information regarding their products. NRCS will also be on hand to give updates on their programs.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Monday, July 1 at approximately 12:40 p.m. they made a traffic stop on Hwy. 90 east of Hwy. 139 at Holly Island. When the deputy made contact with the driver, 44-yearold Jason David Jones of Paragould, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A check was run on the driver, and it was found that he was on probation with a search waiver on file. A search was conducted on the vehicle and Jones was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked on the charges of possession of SCH VI LT 4 oz. and forgery. Jones was in possession of a counterfeit $100 bill.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Funny Story by Emily Henry Anna O by Matthew Blake An Unfinished Murder by Jude Deveraux Murder on Demand by Al Roker & Matt Costello The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island by Hope Holloway Only the Brave by Danielle Steel The Leaving by Tara Altebrando The Maidens by Alex Michaelides Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage A Photo of Murder by Penny Brooke Blueberry Chai Frenzy by Leena Clover Cranberry Sage Miracle by Leena Clover Twisted Love by Ana Huang The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Pie Comes Before a Fall by R.
Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their summer energy bills can apply now for up to $475 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on a first come, first served basis.The program’s application period opens July 8 and runs through Sept. 30 or until funds are expended.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event July 18 at the VFW Post 2242, located at 4273 Highway 49 North in Paragould.
KASU-FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, in conjunction with the Collins Theatre Foundation, will present the fourth annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival at Collins Theatre in Paragould.
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.
CLAY COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT STAFF CHAIR Rice Stinkbugs – as rice begins to head be on the lookout for rice sting bug. I have been seeing pretty high numbers around edges of fields and on grass.
With gratitude, RHS Helping Hands Foundation President Sherri Dills has announced, along with Secretary- Treasurer Heather Simmons, a new endowed scholarship that will honor the memory and legacy of Guy and Willie Whitney. Marvin and Jenny Whitney selected RHS Helping Hands Foundation to honor the lasting impact of Willie Whitney, a revered English teacher at Rector High School.
1984 Mayor George Cook and board chairman Don Roeder moved the first shovels of dirt for the ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the future library building Thursday. Site work is already underway.