Reasons for the superior turnout for the Rector Helping Hands Foundation 5K are numerous starting with fabulous weather with a great breeze and high temperatures hovering in the low 80’s. Record participants numbered close to 250 with actual runners and walkers crossing the Stearns Timing Pad registering at 239.
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RES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
A local man was killed Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, when his semi-truck was struck by a train.
RES TEACHER OF THE MONTH
GRAND MARSHAL
1985
Piggott School board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9 with all members present. Motion was made and the reading of the previous months minutes were waived and the financials was accepted. Teachers Cassie Knight and Jerri Tate gave updates on the achievements of The Odyssey of the Mind and art classes. A special meeting was set for Sept. 22 to approve the 2026 fiscal year budget and reports on given on the school year thus far by the principals.
Piggott Mohawk tennis teams started their season off facing some very tough opponents. On Thursday, Aug. 14 they played host to Tuckerman losing both the boys and girls team match. Houston Dunlap and Kyler Reel and Ty Little and Mason Mowery won their doubles match.
A FAREWELL FOR JESSE