Hillary French, a 2009 graduate of Piggott High School, graduated from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 17, 2025 with plans to practice in Piggott at the end of her residency at UAMS North Central Regional Campus-Batesville. French did her masters in 2020 and graduated from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith in 2021 and began medical school in July of 2021.
POWHATAN,Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.
The Rector Public Library is geared-up 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. This year two Monday programs have been added on June 16 and July 21. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more.
Enrollment is now open for BRAD (Black River Area Development) Head Start/Early Head Start child development programs in Piggott.
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 do-nation,” 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
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Piggott Public Library as they present “Color Our World”. The programs are at 11 a.m. Wednesdays during the months of June and July. This year the library will add additional programs and you are encouraged to check out their Facebook page for more details. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more.
Blaine McClung has announced his candidacy for the office of Clay County Sheriff and Collector. With over a decade of experience in law enforcement, McClung currently serves as Chief of Police for the Corning Police Department.
Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally- funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.