BRTC Board of Trustees meeting set
The Black River Technical College Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
September 2024
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IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1984 Staff members of the Piggott Schools were introduced to gifted and talented educational programs at the pre-school workshop. The Piggott School District has received a state planning grant to develop a program for gifted and talented students during this school year.
Statewide School Food Pantry Program funding extended through end-of-year
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas announced that funding for the Statewide School Food Pantry Program has been extended through Dec. 31, 2024. In late July the Food Bank was informed that the program’s funding would end Sept. 30.
Showdeo held at restored Rector Saddle Club Arena
The Rector Saddle Club revived by Andy Wyss and a crew of helpers held a Showdeo on Saturday, Aug. 24, and group leaders were pleased with the attendance and enthusiasm.
Clay County Fair nears, parade set for Sept. 10
The Clay County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 11 through 14, at the fairgrounds in Piggott. Keeping with recent tradition, the annual pageants will be held in conjunction with the fair Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Baby Mr. and Miss Clay County pageants, and will continue throughout the day. The complete schedule of pageants, with the contact information, may be found elsewhere in this edition.
BRIEFS
Rector School to host public mtg. The Rector School District will host its annual report to the public meeting at 5 p.
Clay County Fair pageant schedule announced
The schedule for the 2024 Clay County Fair has been set. This year’s fair will kick-off with the usual pageants on Saturday, Sept. 7, although the majority of events are being held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 11 to 14 with the parade set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Entries sought for fair parade
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 and will end at the fairgrounds. Line up and registration will start at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
