Greenway Picnic beauty pageant schedule set
The annual Greenway Picnic, to benefit the lovely Mitchell Cemetery, will be held Saturday, Aug.6. As usual, this year’s picnic will include a full schedule of beauty pageants for contestants of all ages.
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Drought affects area farmers
After experiencing heavy rains this spring, the thought of a drought was far from anyone’s mind. However, when the rains stopped, they stopped completely. The majority of the state is in moderate drought with some portions being in severe drought. The lack of rain, accompanied by extreme temperatures are causing irrigation systems to struggle to keep the crops hydrated, as they need two inches of rain per week in these extreme conditions.
Delta Symphony Orchestra to hold annual gala
The Delta Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual gala on September 10 at the Gardens at Harmony in Jonesboro. This year’s theme is Autumn in New York and the entertainment will feature a jazz combo band and performers from The Link Theatre Company. The 2022 Gala honoree will be Dr. J.D. Kelly (posthumous). Doors open at 6 pm. This is the primary fundraiser for the DSO’s 2022-2023 season and the event will also include a raffle and both live and silent auctions. Tickets will be on sale beginning Aug. 1. Ticket prices are $125 for an individual ticket and $900 for a table. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite, the DSO’s website, or by calling 870.761.8254. For sponsorship or donation questions please contact Catherine Norvell at executivedirector@deltasymphonyorchestra.org.
LOCAL TEAMS SCRIMMAGE
Senior High Rector Cougars traveled to Corning on Monday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12 to play a 7 on 7 exercise at the Bobcat Stadium. (Clay County Courier/Pam Lowe) Senior High Piggott Mohawk football players attended a team camp recently at Doniphan where they scrimmaged against Doniphan, Salem and Thayer.
Canning class to be held at HPMEC
A “Peach Topping Preserves” canning class will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Education Center of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum. Class size is limited therefore interested parties should sign up soon. This will be a hands-on class. Attendees will receive a recipe and a jar of the peach preserves to keep. Price for the class is $15. For more information or to register for the class please call 870-598-3487.
LIHEAP application period begins July 25
Eligible residents can receive payment assistance for summer utilities. Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities.
Quilting workshop planned
Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. With this in mind, a Beginners Quilting Workshop has been planned at Powhatan Historic State Park. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and the registration fee is $15. Organizers note participants will learn the basics of quilting: from piecing the squares, layering the quilt, and the quilting stitch. Fee includes all materials and class size is limited. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878-6765 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com
John J. Pershing VA to host Veteran Art Exhibit
John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a Veteran Art Exhibit Sept. 12 through 16, featuring the works of local Veteran patients. Any patient of the medical center is eligible to participate in the local exhibit, which is open to 51 visual art categories. The exhibit will take place in the main lobby of the Poplar Bluff facility.
RHSSHOF announces 2022 inductees
The Selection Committee of the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2022 inductees into the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame. The organization has four categories from which inductees may be selected: athletes, coaches, teams, and other.
MURRAY HEADED TO NATIONALS
Lane Murray, son of Johnna Murray and Kevin Murray, ranked third in the 11 and under in the Arkansas PGA Junior Tour in Little Rock on July 19. This qualified Lane to compete in the Nationals in Tulsa on August 1 and 2.