1985 Educational and industrial stories dominated a big year for news in the Piggott area. Perhaps the most closely followed story of the year involved the future of Brown Shoe Co. in Piggott. This and other major news events of 1984 were featured in this weekâs edition.
anniversary celebration with a formal banquet held at the Sugar Creek Country Club. The banquet was 1920s themed and among those in attendance were supporters and participants from the 25 year history of the museum. Kelly Baker was sworn in by Mayor Shawn Brandon as the new Rector Chief of Police prior to the monthly council meeting. During the monthly Rector School Board meeting members approved the elementary and high school handbooks. Piggott Health System was presented with the American Heart Associationâs Get With The Guidelines-Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver award for their implementation of quality treatment and care coordination for cardiac patients. Steven Sigsby was presented a plaque for his 34 years of service as he retired from the Rector Fire Department. Gracie Casebier, a 2024 RHS graduate, was presented the Clay County Farm Bureau $500 scholar-ship. She is the daughter of Shain and Brittany Casebier of Rector. Sherry Dills was named Grand Marshal for the upcoming Rector Labor Day Parade and a full list of entertainment was announced. Debbie Harrell was appointed city clerk by Mayor Bradley Scheffler at the monthly Piggott City Council meeting. Prior to the regular meeting the council heard from a spokesperson with East Arkansas Planning and Development regarding the CBGD Grant for the water system. Entergy Arkansas donated $1,000 to the City of Rector to benefit the Jeremy McDaniel Memorial Sports Complex. The Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center added four new sculptures to their collection. A songwriters roundtable, which included Chad Garrett, Cory Jackson and Jonathan Bevil, was held at the Ford Room inside the Rector Community Museum. In sports, Piggott High School held their Fall Mohawk Community Pep Rally with a large crowd of parents, relatives, friends and community members as well as athletes, coaches and school personnel on hand. The annual Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame golf tournament is set at the Kennett Country Club and registration was underway for the Labor Day 5K. The Piggott Mohawks held a benefit game against the Westside Warriors with the game ending in a tie.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In preparation for the colder weather months ahead, Entergy Arkansas has taken measures in advance to ensure they’re winter-ready.
Black RiverArea Development Corporation (BRAD) has announced the Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program will begin accepting applications on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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On Friday, Dec. 20, members of the Rector Cougar 4H Club brought joy and holiday spirit to the residents of the Rector Nursing Home. The group visited each room, handing out beautifully handmade Christmas cards and sharing warm wishes of âMerry Christmas.â
Like most, 2024 was a year which featured a mixed-bag of news including the solar eclipse which drew thousands to Piggott and Rector. Sprinkled among the usual happen-ings, the area was forced to bid farewell to several who were key to their communities. Changes in the world of business, successes in the world of sports, the happenings in local politics and our busy lives provided plenty of content. This week we begin our year in review for 2024, as we share news from the pages of the CCTD.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. â Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), the stateâs only operational nuclear power plant, proudly celebrates 50 years of commercial operation this December. Since Unit 1 began generating reliable electricity in 1974,ANO team members have delivered safe, clean and reliable energy to Arkansas, powering communities and businesses while making a positive environmental and economic impact in the Arkansas River Valley.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library.
Abbey Thompson of Piggott, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester.