May 2025
Rector Public Library announces return of Summer Reading Program
The Rector Public Library is gearedup for a busy June and July as the Summer Reading Program returns. This year’s theme is “Color Our World”. The programs are at 9 a.m. Wednesdays during the month of June and will continue through July 23. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more.
Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting slated
The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Anyone with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery. Anyone interested in making a donation toward the upkeep of the cemetery may do so by contacting Nathan Mills at 870-595-4449, Perry Mills at 870-783-0109 or Scott Turner at 870-324-0440.
Causey family reunion planned June 28
The children of Homer and Dora Causey will be hosting a family reunion beginning at 12 noon on Saturday, June 28, at the Pollard Picnic ground. All family and friends are invited to attend. Organizers note a potluck meal will be served.
PHS class of 1968 get-together set
The Piggott High School class of 1968 will hold a get-together from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at the Piggott Diner. The event is casual attire and buffet will be available for purchase for those attending. “We look forward to seeing you there,” commented a class member.
Piggott Public Pool set to open May 28
Piggott Parks and Recreation announces that the Piggott Public Pool will open on Wednesday, May 28. Hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m. daily. Gate fee is $4.00 and children under the age of two will be admitted free. Single and group passes are available as well as swim lessons and adult swim. Those interested in booking a party or for general questions, please call 870-598-2911.
Rector High School named statewide winner in Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge
Rector High School has been named the top-performing school in Arkansas in the 2025 Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge – a national initiative that engages middle and high school students in building essential financial literacy skills through interactive activities with real-world scenarios – in celebration of April’s Financial Literacy Month.
City of Piggott announces new app
The City o f Piggott has teamed up with GOGov to create an app that makes citizen communication simple. Download “Piggott Pathways” to receive push notifications about outages, road closures, calendar of events, and so much more. Citizens can download today, Wednesday, May 28 from your iPhone or Android.
PIGGOTT HIGH SCHOOL SPRING ATHLETIC BANQUET
PIGGOTT HIGH SCHOOL SPRING ATHLETIC BANQUET
Piggott graduation held Saturday
The Piggott High School Class of 2025 held their commencement Saturday, May 10 at noon with a packed house of family, friends and fellow students. Class members were presented with many scholarships and awards as well as the much-anticipated diplomas.