The Piggott High School class of 1968 will hold a get-together from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at the Piggott Diner. The event is casual attire and buffet will be available for purchase for those attending. “We look forward to seeing you there,” commented a class member.
Each year, Clay County Extension offers a 4-H Youth Leadership Citizenship Program for high school juniors in cooperation with local schools and sponsors. Kayleigh Drum, Charlie Latta, and Emma Holmes were the recipients of the 2024 Clay County Youth Leadership Citizenship Team Scholarships and received scholarships this year as 2025 graduating seniors.
APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC FELLOWSHIP McDougal - Herb Eillis, Pastor
The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Anyone with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery. Anyone interested in making a donation toward the upkeep of the cemetery may do so by contacting Nathan Mills at 870-595-4449, Perry Mills at 870-783-0109 or Scott Turner at 870-324-0440.
Blaine McClung has announced his candidacy for the office of Clay County Sheriff and Collector. With over a decade of experience in law enforcement, McClung currently serves as Chief of Police for the Corning Police Department.
Hillary French, a 2009 graduate of Piggott High School, graduated from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 17, 2025 with plans to practice in Piggott at the end of her residency at UAMS North Central Regional Campus-Batesville. French did her masters in 2020 and graduated from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith in 2021 and began medical school in July of 2021.
The Piggott City Council met on Tuesday, May 27 with council members Jeff Benbrook, Tracy Cole and Jamey Parks present. Council member Kevin Jones was absent. Minutes and financials were accepted.
Marvin C. Foster Marvin C. Foster was born June 11, 1941 in Clay County. He passed away May 21, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida at his home with his wife at his side.
PIGGOTT RETIREES HONORED
POWHATAN,Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.