August 2025
HPMEC to host poetry workshop
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will hold a poetry workshop in the educational center on Saturday, Nov. 8 with limited seating. For more information please contact the museum at 870--598-3487 or shwilliams@astate.edu. HPMEC is an Arkansas State University Heritage Site at 1913 Museum Row, formally known as 1021 West Cherry Street in Piggott.
HPMEC to host fundraising event featuring Tim Huffman
A fundraising event will be held at Sugar Creek Country in Piggott, hosted by the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, in conjunction with a reading retreat. Tickets are available for the club reception, featuring special guest Tim Huffman, an esteemed outdoor writer with 37 years of experience and native of Piggott.
Ford Room audience treated to pork steak and cowboy anthems
The Ford Room audience knew all the songs played by newly named band Southern Grace who performed for a satisfied group who had just dined on huge pork steak, slaw, baked beans, deviled eggs, tea, and dessert. Charlie Cooper took the microphone early in the show and Terry Rousch performed with both keyboard and guitar. Gary Cremeens led the band and provided percussion excellence. Steve Goins continued to impress audiences with vocals and tremendous guitar skills. Brent Long played bass guitar and sang “Silver Wings” to show that the entire band can sing and play.
Clay County Quorum Court handles light agenda
The Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 18 at the courthouse in Corning with Justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, David Hatcher, Brad Green, Randy Kingston, Jody Henderson, David Cagle, George Lowe and Neal Smith present.
Tickets available for Labor Day $1,000 drawing
With the approach of the Labor Day holiday, the Woodland Heights Cemetery Commission is once again conducting a $1,000 drawing as a fundraiser. The drawing will take place on Monday, Sept. 1, on the main stage at the Rector Memorial Park following the Miss Rector Pageant. Persons do not have to be present to win. Once again this year tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or 25 for $20. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic and are also available at several area businesses. Rector businesses include The Caffeinated Cow, Centennial Bank, Glen Sain Motor Sales, GPS Chiropractic, Graves Gin, Piggott Pharmacy, Piggott State Bank-Rector Branch, Rector Downtown Drug, and Z’s Salon.
HPMEC plans reading retreat
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott will host a reading retreat on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch provided. The reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sugar Creek Country Club.
RFUMC to host benefit event
Desserts and drinks (water and lemonade) will be available for purchase for $5 per person at the Rector Community Center multi-purpose room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. The event is being hosted by Rector First United Methodist Church with all proceeds benefitting the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Tables and chairs will be set up to provide a cool, comfortable opportunity to visit with friends and family. Free drink refills will be available.
Old Timers Dinner planned at Nimmons
Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner note it’s that time of year again. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.