The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University ([nyit.edu/ arkansas]NYITCOM at AState) Library will host a National Library of Medicine exhibit titled, “This Lead Is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities.”
The Junior High Rector Cougar football team finished their regular season Friday, Oct. 14, in a contest at Midland against the Mustangs and came away with their third victory of the 2023 season, finishing with a 3 – 3 record. By the score of 40 – 6, the junior Cougars showed their running strength behind the threeback set with Austin Avery, Lawson Green, and Waylon Haynes providing the offensive punch.
Piggott High School FCCLA is sponsoring the 2023 Powderpuff Game at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Hunter Midkiff Memorial Stadium. Admission is $3 with children five and under admitted free. Everyone is invited to come watch, enjoy and cheer on the freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors play.
Registration is now open to everyone for winter and spring classes at Three Rivers College. Students can register online, by phone, or by emailing an advisor. Register early to get your preferred classes and make sure your schedule works for you.
RES kindergarten students in Brooke Clayton’s class recently adopted a calf from the College of the Ozarks. Arlene, a Holstein heifer, was born on Sept. 3, 2023, and was 65 pounds and 28 inches at birth.The students will get to watch Arlene grow throughout the year, and will learn about the process of making milk. (Courtesy photos)
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Piggott Community Hospital was recently awarded the Community Outreach Award at the annual ARSAVES/ IDHI Conference held in Hot Springs. The conference is designated to provide the latest evidence-based practice recommendations for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, how to utilize digital health in the treatment of stroke, and to educate the public on recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke.
Two minutes had elapsed in quarter one of the clash between the Rector Cougars and the Augusta Red Devils and Kaden Avery took a direct snap. He wove his way through and cut to the sideline and the red zone, scoring the initial Cougar touchdown with Carter Hill adding the two-point conversion.
The Piggott Lady Mohawks took on the Hoxie Lady Mustangs on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the first round of the 3ANortheast District Tourna-ment held at Walnut Ridge.
Several highly visible projects were undertaken by the Chamber this year, one of the most recognizable was the Rector signage to welcome residents and visitors to town. The signage that promotes Rector as “forever home,” made its debut on Labor Day weekend. Williams reported that the back of each sign and the potential for two additional signs are in the plans.