The Piggott First United Methodist Church will host their annual chili supper from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. The popular local event will be drive thru only. The church is located at the corner of North Third Avenue and West Cherry Street. The meal will consist of chili, crackers, homemade dessert and cutlery and the cost is $7 per person. The public is invited and urged to attend.
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On Thursday, Nov. 3, cross-county rivals, the Piggott Mohawks and the Corning Bobcats, met up in the 84th annual Rice Bowl game held at Corning.
The nation will pause to honor those who served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, on Friday, Nov. 11, with the observance of Veterans Day.
Bobby Hoskins of Piggott, Ark., was born on July 19, 1936, in Leachville, Ark., to the late Paschal and Lela (Watkins) Hoskins and passed from this life on October, 29, 2022. After retiring from a thirty-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, Bobby indulged in his passion for classic cars, serving as president of Piggott Heritage Super Cruise Group and Bootheel Antique Car Klub. He served his community as a long-time member of the Lions Club in Piggott. Bobby had many interests throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching sports on TV, especially his favorite Dallas Cowboys.
Sparklight, in conjunction with Piggott High School, is having a drive to fill student resource supplies. The goal is to collect 50 new or gently used hoodies through Nov. 18. For each hoodie collected, Sparklight will match with a ten-dollar donation up to $500 for the school to purchase additional items which students need most. Hoodies may be dropped off at the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce office by the railroad tracks or at the Sparklight office located at 155 South Third Street.
The Piggott Marching Mohawk Booster Club is selling chances on its annual Grocery Shopping Spree Raffle, with the drawing set for Nov. 14 and the spree will be on Nov. 19. Tickets are now on sale for $10 each, and the winner will have the chance for a six-minute shopping spree at Harps in Piggott. Contest rules stipulate that only one person may take part in the sweep, with just one shopping cart, and the six-minute time limit. Those wanting more information may contact any band student or by calling 573217-8565