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Powhatan State Park to host workshop

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Victorian Watercolor Painting Workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff to learn how American Victorians used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The registration fee covers the cost of materials. Please wear work clothes and bring a sack lunch. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a $15 registration fee.

Clay County Judge gives update on activites at QC meeting

The Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, May 19 in the Piggott Courthouse with justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, George Lowe, David Hatcher, Brad Green, Neal Smith and Jody Henderson in attendance. Justices David Cagle and Randy Kingston were absent.

Piggott Summer Reading Program announced

Piggott Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of their annual Summer Reading Program themed “Color Our World”. This summer readers of all ages are invited to embark on a thrilling journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading.

Special Olympics Torch Run begins in Piggott

Special Olympics Arkansas Area 1 began its torch run on Monday, May 19, with the torch being carried by local law enforcement. Officers from all over the state will carry the Flame of Hope in their cities from which the iconic flame will make its way to Little Rock.

Local schools to participate in USDA Summer Feeding program

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.

IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….

1985 Combined baccalaureate and commencement excercises for the Class of 1985 at Piggott High School will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the high school gymnasium. There are 67 members of this year’s graduating class.

Clay County 4-H Youth Leadership Team finishes up school year

Clay County 4-H Youth Leadership Citizenship Team Finale The Clay County 4-H Youth Leadership Citizenship Team has been busy as they finished up at the end of their school year. The team met at Clay County Electric in Corning for their March monthly meeting where their workshop focused on cover letters, resume building, thank you letters, and interviewing skills by Alicya Danielle Watson, M.S., Program Associate Community, Workforce & Economic Development- U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension CEA.