Cougars take on Mountain Pine Red Devils
Speed was the name of the game Friday night, Sept. 8, at Cougar Stadium as the hometown Cougars took on the Mountain Pine Red Devils who hail from the Hot Springs area.
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Clay County Fair begins today, annual pageants held Saturday
The Clay County Fair will be held through Saturday, Sept. 16, at the fairgrounds in Piggott. Keeping with recent tradition, the annual pageants were be held in conjunction with the fair Saturday, Sept. 9. All of this year’s winners may be found elsewhere in this edition.
Bowden recognized by RFD for leadership
“Blame it all on (the late) Reuben Seay,” quipped Nita Bowden who told of Hutie Bowden’s first interest in fighting fire with the Rector Fire Department. She smiled as Hutie completed the story of how he and John Seay, Carolyn and Reuben’s son, grew up together, spending time at the Seay house.
PIGGOTT FISHING RODEO WINNERS
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Lake Frierson State Park to host Centennial Day of Service
Arkansans can celebrate a century of Arkansas State Parks with the “100 Hours of Centennial Service” Program. Lake Frierson State Park will host a Centennial Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the park. Hours can be counted towards the Centennial Program and prizes. Volunteer activities available include the construction of a new pollinator garden in the day use area, trail pickup, highway litter pickup, and lake shoreline pickup. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Lady Mohawk volleyball hosts Manila Lions
The Piggott Lady Mohawks played host to the Manila Lady Lions Thursday, Sept. 7 for their first home game of the season.
PHS to host blood drive
Piggott High School will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3. The drive will be held in the PHS Library and is open to the public. Donors are asked to call 1-800-7332767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Piggott High School to schedule an appointment.
22 Years Later;
Author’s note: I originally wrote this at the 20year anniversary mark but have gone back to reflect upon 9/11, as I do every year, to make sure we are still telling our stories of this day in history. Time stood at 8:46 a.m.
Bowden recognized by RFD for leadership
“Blame it all on (the late) Reuben Seay,” quipped Nita Bowden who told of Hutie Bowden’s first interest in fighting fire with the Rector Fire Department. She smiled as Hutie completed the story of how he and John Seay, Carolyn and Reuben’s son, grew up together, spending time at the Seay house.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 New teachers at the Greenway School District this year are Donna Bishop and Woody Priest. Bishop will teach Special Education while Priest will be the new Agri teacher.