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  • Joined: December 14, 2022
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Trial by Jury scheduled at Powhatan State Park

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as they bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life. No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in and interact with each other. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870878-6765.

Killing Clayton

Part 9: And Death Came in at the Window. Killing Clayton is a limited weekly column about a corrupt election, the assassination of possible Clay County namesake John Clayton, and the shadow it cast on Arkansas history.

Sign-ups continue for co-ed softball

Sign-ups continue for a co-ed softball tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 30 in Piggott. The event will be held at the Piggott City Field and will consist of a 3-game minimum. A 7-3 format (must have at least three females on the field), will be in place. Cost for the tournament is $200 per team. To register or for more information, contact Ashleigh at (870) 598-2003 or acrittenden@cityofpiggott.org or Stacey at (870) 598-3167

Rector School District plans open house Aug. 7

Rector School District will host open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in the preschool, elementary and high school buildings. Teachers, counselors, and administration will be available for meet and greet and to answer fundamental questions about the curriculum, parent visitation policy, and other standard questions. The first day of classes for students in the Rector School District is Monday, Aug. 11.