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Bobby Hoskins

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 hoodie drive underway for PHS

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.

Piggott Mohawk Band shopping spree set

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

4H Tech Changemakers announce series of workshops teaching digital skills

The 4H Tech Changemakers are excited to announce a series of workshops teaching digital skills to help people access important resources and learn the most in-demand digital skills. These workshops are free and open to everyone. The next workshop will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Piggott Public Library located at 361 W. Main St. The lesson will focus on email basics and other digital questions and answers. You are asked to bring your digital device (cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc.) that you would like additional help to some of your questions.

PES conducting annual food drive

Throughout this week students at Piggott Elementary School are conducting their annual food drive. Through Friday, Nov. 11, the students will collect canned food and non-perishable food items. Organizers report the items will be used for Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes for local families. Classes and grade levels are competing to see who can bring the most items, with a can counting as one item along with boxes or packages of such items as macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles. Food drive organizers requested that individually wrapped items, such as fruit snacks or cereal bars, should not be separated and a box of such items would be counted as one item in the contest. Donations may also be dropped off at the PES office during the week.

Toys in the Trunk planned Nov. 12

The annual “Toys in the Trunk” toy drive will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Dollar General Market in Piggott. The toy drive, which will benefit local kids at Christmas time, is co-sponsored by the Dollar General Market and Piggott Heritage Cruisers with support sponsorship by Sonic, Piggott Fire Department and the Piggott Police Department. The public is invited to stop by during the drive and donate. The Heritage Cruisers will have several classic cars there as well as a police car and a fire truck. You may vote for your favorite car by putting a toy in the trunk.

IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….

1982 “If you can do it, I can do it” Sheriff Cloyce Pierce told Judge Cupie Mack when issued a challenge to give up cigarettes for 24 hours on November 18. They challenge other smokers to do the same.

Downtown Playhouse to stage “The Mousetrap”

An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage starting in November, as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov. 5 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 3.

Mohawks fall to Palestine-Wheatley

Last Friday at Palestine-Wheatley was a game that got away from the Mohawks when the Patriots scored on the first possession of the game to take a 6-0 lead. Over the rest of the half and early into the third quarter, the Mohawks had four scoring opportunities that they didn’t capitalize on that kept them from taking the lead.