HPMEC to host peach canning class
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will be hosting a peach canning class at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.
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Commissioner of State Lands announces tax auction
Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Clay, Greene, Lawrence and Randolph Counties on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
JOINT PROJECT UNDERWAY
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Clay County QC meets in regular session, sheriff discusses deputy pay
The Clay County Quorum Court met on Monday, Aug. 21, at the courthouse in Corning with Justice Dennis Haines being absent. After roll call, prayer and Pledge of Allegiance the meeting started with Justice Jody Henderson making a motion to waive the reading of the previous minutes. Justice Patrick Patterson seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
BRIEFS
Labor Day t-shirts now on sale The 2023 Rector Labor Day t- shirts are now on sale at several locations in the city. They may be purchased at Centennial Bank, Rector Downtown Drug, Our Happy Place, The Caffeinated Cow and Big Time Pizza.
CC Jr. Fair Board plans craft show
The Clay County Junior Fair Board will be hosting a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug.
MOHAWK GARAGE RIBBON CUTTING
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Clay County Fair Parade entries being sought
The annual Clay County Fair Parade is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, and entrants are now being recruited. In keeping with tradition, the parade will begin at the First Baptist Church of Piggott, located a block west of the square on West Main Street, and will end at the fairgrounds. Line up and registration will start at 9:15 a.m. at the church and entrants are asked to be lined up by 9:30 a.m.
Piggott Farmers Market remains open on Fridays
Piggott Farmers Market is still open every Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the First National Bank Pavilion on East Main.
Annual fishing rodeo set Sept. 9 in Piggott
The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.