Community
HPMEC taking applications for student volunteers
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center is currently taking applications for student volunteers for 2024. Any inter-ested Clay County junior and senior high school students may call the museum at 870598-3487 for more information.
My Valentine’s Shoppe planned
My Valentine’s Shoppe event is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Piggott Community Center located at 161 E. Pfeiffer St. Photography, crafts, food, and much more will be offered along with raffling of prizes. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Feb. 10. For more information contact Sheila Sullivan at 7770-262-1563 or Ashley Groves at 870634-6747.
Poll worker training set
Poll worker training for Clay County will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Piggott Community Center with the second training set for Saturday, Feb. 33, at 1 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley Community Center in Corning. Other trainings will be Tuesday afternoon, April 12, and Thursday afternoon, April 14, at 3:30 at the Corning Warehouse. It is noted that you must attend only one of the two trainings to be certified to work the polls for any election during the next two years. Please contact the County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at (870) 2403295 for more information.
Hoffman named to Dean’s List
Carolina Hoffman, of Marmaduke, has been named to the Dean’s List at Greenville University in Greenville, Ill., for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
HPMEC plans Eclipse Block Party
Dr. Les Johnson will be the guest speaker for a program planned at the Eclipse Block Party Monday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center. There will be a $10 admission which will include eclipse glasses and an eclipse box of treats. The viewing site will be held on the grounds across from the museum. Those attending are encouraged to bring your lawn chair and set up will begin at 9 a.m.
Wofford recipient of BRTC President’s Scholarship
Black River Technical College recently awarded the BRTC President’s Scholarship to Britton Wofford of Piggott. Wofford is a 2006 graduate of Piggott High School and is seeking a degree in nursing.
Division of Workforce Services opens office on BRTC Paragould campus
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services recently opened an office on the Black River Technical College (BRTC) Paragould campus. The office is open from 8 a.m.
