After several years of pause on paying federal student loan payments, borrowers were required to resume payments with interest accrual in October 2023. If you or family members who owe student loans haven’t already done so, be sure to check if student loan forgiveness might be a good fit for your situation. No matter where you are in the student loan repayment process, reevaluating your options at least once a year is the best financial practice.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 4:35 p.m. a traffic stop was made in McDougal. The report stated that the deputy had tried to stop the vehicle west of McDougal on Highway 62, but the driver refused t pull over for over a mile. Upon coming in contact with the driver, 43-year-old Justin Keith Lane of Pocahontas, the deputy asked for his driver’s license. Lane at first did not want to provide the deputy with his license, but finally handed them to the deputy. Lane was shown to be on parole. A search was conducted on his vehicle where a glass pipe was located that checked positive for meth. Lane was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and was booked in on felony possession of drug paraphernalia charge.
Acclaim Press, who is publishing the Clay County History books, is still accepting family and church history stories. The release date has been pushed back to fall of 2025. Those wanting to submit articles may do so at the Piggott Chamber office at 100 W. Main or by calling 870-598-3167. There is no cost to submit a story. Those interested in purchasing a book at $59.95 may do so by directly contacting Acclaim Press at Acclaimpress.com.
With Clay County positioned in the path of totality for the Apr. 8 eclipse, one certainty emerges: People will come. Grabbing this momentous occasion by the reigns involves not only capitalizing on potential revenue streams such as merchandise sales and parking spots but also strategizing to maximize the community’s engagement and educational outreach.
The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2024 solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 as they expect hundreds of tourists to fill the town. Numerous happenings are being planned to make sure the weekend ahead of totality is full of fun events.
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Rector Athletics will host a dinner and silent auction Saturday, March 9 at the Rector First Baptist Church Life Center honoring the Rector High School football team with a ring ceremony. The silent auction is being held as a fundraiser to help pay for the purchase of the rings. Those interested in donating items for the auction or monetary donations may do so by contacting Nate Henderson at Rector High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction exhibit followed by a pork steak or chicken dinner with all the fixings at 6 p.m. at $10 per person. The ring ceremony is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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