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
The municipal filing for candidates in the upcoming General Election set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 has ended and the following are the candidates for Piggott, Rector, St.
A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.
Ballot draw set Aug. 23 in Piggott Demolition derby planned Saturday 6: 30 p.
A unique offering for music lovers will headline at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Ford Room inside the Rector Community Museum, will enlighten the message a story is behind every song. Storytelling is the heart of song writing, many believe, as they listen to lyrics of recent songs by the iconic Taylor Swift, explore the background of an era into which Loretta Lynn tested some of her feminist lyrics. Follow the life story and one moment in time for Dolly Parton as she wrote “Jolene.” Writing a story, telling a life experience, penning a poem, any of these moments can find their way into a song. TRIPPP has explained to Ford Room audiences how the group writes some of their original music.
Piggott City Council met in a special called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 with all members in attendance. The council was informed of the city being approved for additional ARPA funding for the wastewater plant with the city being responsible for twenty-five percent of the cost of the work to be done. This will be for replacing and upgrading equipment. The council voted unanimously to approve.
On Monday, Aug. 5, a special school board meeting was called with the board going directly into executive session.
Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner note it’s that time of year again. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.
As in times past, the annual Clay County Fair Parade will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 and entrants are now being recruited. In keeping with tradition, the parade will begin at the First Baptist Church of Piggott, located a block west of the square on West Main Street, and will end at the fairgrounds. Line up and registration will start at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
A new event has been added to the Clay County Fair this year as Barrel Races will be featured on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Training for the event will begin at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Among the events offered will be training barrels, peewee barrels for children eight and under, youth 3D, adult 3D sidepot and open 4D barrels. A negative coggins is required. Concessions will be available. For information on registering and entry fees contact Whitney Watts at 573-421-2890 or Regina Gossett at 870-324-1188. The event is free to the public.