A poll worker training will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 for anyone who has not received poll worker training in the past year and who is interested in working in the General Election in November. Please contact County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, to register or for more information. The class is free and has a limit of 10.
Piggott Farmers Market will host a ‘Market Night Out’ from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at First National Bank Pavilion located at 635 E. Main Street. Crafts, food, soaps and much more will be offered. Vendor set up is free. Those needing more information may contact Rhonda at 573-823-3847 or Ashley at 870-634-6747.
The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2024 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.
Shirley Nell Shelton On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the arms of Jesus opened and Shirley Shelton, a godly Apostolic lady, accepted her invitation to come home. She escaped this life after having her family near her bedside for the final days on this earth.
Rector School Board met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 9 in the Administration Building and handled a light agenda. A quorum was present and Mike Trail, Vice-President, chaired the meeting in the absence of Jody Simmons, President.
Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at approximately 9:32 p.m. they conducted a probation search at 667 Church Street in St. Francis, the residence of 37year-old Zachery S. Russell. Once the sheriff’s department entered the residence, they came in contact with 5--year-old William Harley Russell. Russell had a warrant for Failure to Appear in Clay County Circuit Court on the charge of Certain Persons Possessing a Firearm. After a search was conducted, both subjects were transported to the Clay County Detention Center.
