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PHS marks football homecoming

Piggott High School marked fall homecoming on Friday, Sept. 15, culminating in the home football game with Marked Tree that evening. During the royalty assembly Friday morning this year’s court, and escorts, were introduced.

BRAD announces Summer Entergy Assistance Program to end Sept. 29

Black River Area Development Corporation has announced the Summer Entergy Assistance Program will close Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Program coordinators report applications for Summer Energy Assistance will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. In turn, the applications will be processed until it appears the funds have been fully depleted.

SBLive highlights players to watch in 8-Man ranks

With a new football season officially beginning, SBLive will be taking a position-byposition look at some of the top players in Arkansas high school football. The following list focuses on the players within the teams scheduled to play, some against Rector. To discuss the other 8-Man players worthy of fans’ attention in 2023 by connect with @SBLiveARK or by emailing nate@scorebooklive.com.

Michael Ray Murray

Michael Ray Murray, 68, of Rector, passed from this world on September 11, 2023, at his home. He was born to Ivan Ray and Bonnie (Adams) Murray in St.