The Piggott School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10 with all board members present. Before the meeting started the board elected Jacob Richardson as board president, Fallon Winscott Boshoff as vice-president and Rob Chandler as secretary.
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Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally- funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.
The Piggott High School class of 1975 will hold a 50th class reunion on Thursday, July 3 at Strawberry’s BBQ event room in Holcomb, Missouri. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a buffet meal will be served at 6 p.m. The meal is at no charge to a classmate and their plus one. Any beverages other than tea and water will not be included. PHS attendees from other years are welcome to come visit with the class. Contact Teresa Mann Morris for any additional information, 870-598-4348.
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Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 4. Admission is free.
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RECTOR - The Rector Public Library kicked-off their Summer Reading Program with Hometown Heroes on Wednesday, June 4. “Over 180 children and adults attended our Hometown Heroes program, ready to explore, learn, and meet some of our local champions,” commented Virginia Shipley, Rector Public Library Assistant Director.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Pearl Stringing Workshop on Saturday, June 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) has named author Snowden Wright of Yazoo City, Mississippi, as the writer-in-residence for the summer.