In regular session on Thursday, March 13, the Rector City Council met at the Rector Community Center. The Council continued discussion relative to a Rector water rate increase.
The City of Piggott will be hosting a cornhole tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26. at the Piggott Community Center. Those interested may call 870-5982003 or email acrittenden@cityofpiggott.org. Sign-up fee is $45 per team with a 60/40 payout. A food truck will also be available during the event.
The annual Rector Area Chamber of Commerce banquet, Rector….Always Home, is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rector Community Center.
The Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, March 17 at the courthouse in Piggott with Justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, David Hatcher, Jody Henderson and David Cagle present. Justices George Lowe, Randy Kingston and Brad Green were absent.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host spring break activities Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Piggott is gearing up for its annual city wide yard sale set for Saturday, April 5. The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce reminds local residents sales held that day will not be required to purchase a permit from the city. Locations will also be featured on a list, which will be available from the Chamber of Commerce. Those wanting to be added to the list or for additional information may call the chamber office in the depot building at 870-598-3167 or email at chamberpg@yahoo.com. The last day for listings is Tuesday April 1. The 50th annual Piggott FFAAuction will also be held on Saturday at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
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The City of Piggott will host a City Wide Clean Up from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11. All items must be placed by the road by 8 a.m. on Monday, April 7. The City will collect trash only once per street.
Black River Area Development Corporation has announced the winter regular assistance program will close on Monday, March 31. Applications for winter crisis assistance will con-tinue until Wednesday, April 30 or until funds are depleted.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library.