As families head into the final weeks of summer vacation, parents can help ease the transition into the school year by getting children back into their routines ahead of time. For parents whose children are starting at a new school, it’s also important to listen to their concerns and take advantage of school district opportunities to meet teachers or walk through class schedules.
The Clay County Junior Fair Board will be hosting a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at the commercial building on the Clay County Fairgrounds. Vendor fee is set at $35 with community entry fee being a small donation to the Clay County Junior Fair Board Scholarship Fund. Small concessions will be available. Those interested may contact Reagan at 870-3241415 or Erin at 870-3243363 to reserve a space.
Former Rector coach Casey named to RHSSHOF: Mulit- talented coach to be inducted .
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Rector School District will host Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in both the elementary and high school buildings. Teachers, counselors, and administra-tion will be available for meet and greet and to answer fundamental questions about the curriculum, parent visitation policy, and other standard questions.
Arkansas Heritage recognized recipients of Small Museum and Arkansas Heritage grants at its headquarters in Little Rock recently. These grant programs provide awards to Arkansas’s small history museums, historical societies, historic houses and sites, and military museums.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is proud to announce an upcoming event aimed at providing crucial information to Veterans and their family members. The PACT Act Informational Town Hall, scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Pocahontas Community Center located at 300 Geneva Drive in Pocahontas.
In the past five years, there has been much discussion among citizens and the County concerning what to do about the declining state of the Clay County Detention Center. Opinions varied within the county as to the best option or path to the formation of an operational jail, that would meet the Facilities Review Committee’s requirements and standards. The closing of the jail on Oct. 1, 2021, created an added expense to the County’s budget due to the necessity of transporting inmates housed in surrounding counties back and forth to court dates.
Each year, Clay County offers a 4-H Youth Leadership Citizenship Program for high school juniors in cooperation with local schools and sponsors. Madelynn Coleman was the recipient of the 2022 Clay County Youth Leadership Citizenship Team Scholarship. Madison Wintizer was chosen as the outstanding youth leader from Piggott High School and was awarded the $1,000 Piggott State Bank Scholarship presented by Cody Knight along with Clay County Extension Agent Christin Holmes. The YLTC Program was established to provide eleventh grade students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills necessary to improve their school environment and encourage them to become actively involved in their communities by volunteering. The participants attend seven workshops where they build self-confidence, team building, trust, accountability, and leadership skills that prepare them to engage the challenges they encounter in life so they can make a positive impact on where they live. Madison Wintizer is the daughter of Misty and Jeff Featherston.
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