Loveladys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Carl Edward and Elaine (Smith) Lovelady will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9. The couple was married on June 9, 1972 at the Church of Christ in Campbell, Mo., by C.O.
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Vacation Bible School set at New Hope Baptist Church
New Hope Baptist Church invites all kids to their Spark Studios VBS kickoff from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 11 at Pollard City Park. Prepare to spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear. Kids will learn how they are created in Christ and designed for God’s purpose. Those attending will enjoy free food, games, sno-cones, face painting and fun for the whole family. Pollard City Park is located at 690 Hwy. 62, Pollard. Those wanting more information may call 870-544-2364.
Applications now open for BRTC’s Practical Nursing Evening Program
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.
Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Glasgow
Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Glasgow, 76, passed from this walk of life on May 30, 2022, at her home. Dottie was born on July 26, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents, George and Elizabeth Anne (Hanthorne) Becks.
Thomas Delbert Hill, Jr.
Thomas “Thom” Delbert Hill, Jr. was born in Paragould, Ark.
Roger Lynn Todd
Roger Lynn Todd, 60, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11:45 a.m. He was born January 21, 1962, to Robert and Barbara Todd.
Memorial Day observed in Clay County
On Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., Woodland Heights Cemetery Board hosted the annual Memorial Day Remembrance service. Led by VFW Commander Jon Bradshaw and Cemetery Board Secretary Cheri Boyd, the crowd listened to music and remarks, speaking together of the need to focus on those military men and women who lost their lives in service to America. The first song played in tribute to the memory of the deceased veterans was Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”
PHS FCCLA to present wrestling event
Wrestling is coming to Piggott! The PHS FCCLA have teamed up with Spoke N Word Christian Motorcycle Association to present the championship wrestling event as a fundraiser to help send four of their members to the 2022 National STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events competition in San Diego, Calif. Among the four attending are Emma Riddle and Haley Hanners – Chapter in Review; Chloe Sexton – Sustainability and Tamia Davis – Early Childhood.
CAR SHOW VETERANS HONORED
Norman Collins with the Piggott Heritage Car Show group is shown handing out medallions to the veterans who were on hand for the 23rd annual car show. (Courtesy photo/Frank Staples Photography) .
Piggott PACE students compete in Project Fair
Piggott fifth and sixth grade PACE students competed in the Project Fair, sponsored by the Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative on May 16. The students researched a topic of interest and presented their project to a panel of judges. The students were scored on research and organization, creativity, interview and overall project.