July 2025
Tax free weekend at hand as back-to-school draws near
With back-to-school time just around the corner, another traditional event is set for the coming weekend as Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday on specific items Satur-day and Sunday, Aug. 2 and 3.
Pylons erected for County Road 139 overpass
Koss Construction Company, a group contracted by the Arkansas Department of Transportation has completed the three concrete pylons for the County Road 139 overpass over Future I-57. This construction is part of the larger Corning Bypass Project (Job No. 101172) which started in February of this year which is expected to be completed by mid-2027. County Road 139 was the road chosen from input given at the public meeting that ARDOT held on March 14, 2024, at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center to create an overpass for local traffic. County Road 143 meanwhile will soon dead end where the new road intersects with it. Utility companies have been busy both west and north of Corning relocating their lines around where the interchanges with US 67 will be built.
Sarah Fern Guile
Sarah Fern Guile Sarah Fern Guile, a beacon of love and friendship, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Piggott, Arkansas. Born on August 12, 1937, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, Sarah’s spirited nature and warm heart touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Back-to-School with Love Day planned at Rector
Organizers with the Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector will host their annual “Back to School with Love Day” from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Greenway Picnic set Saturday
The 95th edition of the annual Greenway Picnic, held each year to fund the continued upkeep of the beautiful Mitchell Cemetery, is set for this Saturday, Aug. 2, at the community’s picnic grounds. As usual, the 2025 picnic will officially kick off at 9 a.m. with the opening ceremonies on the grandstand, and activities will continue throughout the day. In keeping with tradition, there will be food stands, games, bingo, novelties and rides for the kids. A corn hole tournament with beginners and advance brackets is set for 11 a.m. east of the grandstand. There will be live entertainment throughout the day by JR Rogers and the All-Star Band.
Gramling receives degree from MTSU
MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating the students who received their degrees at its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies, including Stefan Gramling of Piggott, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Animation.
Rector salons plan free back-to-school haircuts
Salons in Rector will be providing free back-to-school haircuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Those participating include Z’s Salon, Salon 309 and Rector Barber and Style. The event is for Rector students only and no appointment Is necessary.