Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner are happy to announce the dinner will once again take place. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.
Plans are underway for a reunion of all descendants and relatives of the late Newton Jasper McCoy and Arthur Collier. The event will take place from 12 noon until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Rector Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship. Those having questions may contact Donna Burkheart Campbell at (248) 437-0833.
Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector will be hosting a back to school giveaway from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 7. Registered students in grades K-12 of Rector Public Schools who are in need of school supplies are invited to drive by the church building to receive a bag of free school supplies. Students must be accompanied by a parent.
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Piggott Heritage Car Show Group recently donated $500 to Piggott Community Alliance for the upcoming backpack bash for Piggott School students. Pictured are, from left: Front- Carol Keyes, Cassie Knight, Barbie Johnson, Bob Hoskins, Paula Richardson and Dave Potts. Back – Bill Veal, Danny Carter and Monte Howell. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
The Clay County Genealogical and Historical Society recently voted to sponsor the writing and publishing of a book length history on Clay County. The primary content of the book will be family histories.
The Clay County Fair Association will present The Kentucky Headhunters at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Clay County Fairgrounds Arena. Special guests will be The Comancheros and Joe Bateman and the Dream Killers will be the opening act. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Turner Auto and Tire or by calling 870-598- 4524 or 870-598-4376. The fairgrounds are located at 658 East North Street in Piggott at the corner of East North Street and Garfield Avenue.
The Clay County Fair is set for Sept. 14 to 17, and commercial booths are now available for rental. The booths are indoor, air conditioned and include electrical hook-ups in some spaces. Rental rates are just $50, which covers the full run of the fair. Those wanting additional information, or to reserve a booth, may contact Barbara Collier at 870-598-7311.
Dewey Darrell Shelton, 84, passed from this life to forever be with Jesus on July 25, 2022, in Marmaduke. Dewey was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in Rector, to the late Arthur “Artie” and Gertie (Collier) Shelton.
Linda Mae King, 75, of Piggott, Ark., passed away July 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 14, 1946, in Clinton, Ind., and was the daughter of Perry and Olive (Hill) White.