Piggott First Baptist Church has been blessed the past two Sundays as Freddie Bowen has filled in as preacher for the congregation. Bowen will again be preaching at the Sunday, June 19 services. Bowen is the superintendent at Piggott School District. Everyone is invited to attend and listen to Bowen’s wonderful service. (Courtesy photo/Frank Staples Photography)
The PHS class of 1982 will be holding their 40-year class reunion on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Sugar Creek Country Club. The cost will be $25.00 per person / $50.00 per couple. Classmates can arrive between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The class photo will be taken at 7 p.m.
Students from HPMEC’s first quilting class have finished their quilts. Another class will be offered in October. Those interested may call the museum for more information. Pictured with their finished quilts are, from left: Penny Veal with her 5” block pattern, Jennifer McPherson made a double patch pattern and Melissa Williams shows her 6” block pattern. (Courtesy photo)
Once again, a full schedule of pageants from birth to 20 years will accompany the Piggott Fourth of July picnic. The first three pageants will be held the evening of July 3, with the remainder being held on July 4. All pageants will be held on the stage at the picnic grounds.
New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard is hosting Vacation Bible School beginning today, Wednesday, June 15, and will continue each Wednesday night through July 20. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Spark Studios” as those attending will have their imagination ignited and creativity awakened. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information or to be added to the bus route may call New Hope Baptist Church at 870-544-2364, Ted Winberry at 870-565-8234 or Jeanie Winberry at 870- 565-8236.
The Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.
The Burdin family and friends reunion will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18. The reunion will be held at the Clay County fairgrounds in Piggott. All members and friends of the Burdin, Burden or Burton families are encouraged to attend. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and enjoy fellowship and delicious food.
Applications to BRTC’s Practical Nursing Evening Program are now open. This is a ten and a half month program that will begin on August 15, 2022 and end on June 30, 2023. The program will be held on the Pocahontas campus Monday-Friday.
The PHS class of 1962 will hold their 60th reunion at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at the picnic grounds kitchen.
Rebecca June Lovelace, 83, passed from this life at General Baptist Nursing home in Piggott, Ark., on June 8, 2022. June was born June 10, 1938, in Deering, Mo., to Annie Lois (Ramey) Neel and A.L.