July 2025

Williams Baptist University has announced the students on its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.

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.

Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 120 graduates during its 2025 commencement exercises. The graduates represented 23 Arkansas counties, 10 states and seven nations. Commencement exercises were held May 3 in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center.

The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena.

Landon Haywood, of Rector, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists.

The Piggott High School class of 1965 will hold a 60th class reunion from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Piggott Diner. All classmates are encouraged to attend. For additional information, contact Bill Veal at 870-324-0411.

The Piggott High School class of 1975 will hold a 50th class reunion on Thursday, July 3 at Strawberry’s BBQ event room in Holcomb, Missouri. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a buffet meal will be served at 6 p.m. The meal is at no charge to a classmate and their plus one. Any beverages other than tea and water will not be included. PHS attendees from other years are welcome to come visit with the class. Contact Teresa Mann Morris for any additional information, 870-598-4348.