IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1984 An afternoon fire last Thursday destroyed the old Pollard school building. Classes had not been held there since 1978.
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Livestock producers, landowners encouraged to scout pastures for armyworms
In Arkansas, there are two types of armyworms– true armyworms and fall armyworms. Armyworms are caterpillars, the larval form of moths, according to Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim dean of graduate studies for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Red Cross blood drive planned at Rector
Rector Community Center will be the site for the American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 13, located at 740 East 9th Street. As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood in the weeks to come.
CAR SHOW T-SHIRTS ON SALE
Organizers report that t-shirts remain on sale for the 25th annual Piggott Heritage Park Car Show and Cruise. Sizes available include youth through adult 4X at the price of $15. The shirts may be purchased at The Piggott Diner or Front Street Flea Market.
Piggott FFA students to compete
Piggott Agri and FFA students are headed to Oklahoma City to compete in the 73rd annual National Land and Range Judging Contest April 30 thru May 2. The land judging is designed to help students develop skills in the field of soil science and how to use these skills in management of soils.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1984 A photo from the 1930’s Pollard ball team was featured on the front page of this week’s Times. Team members listed were Marshall Baden, Francis Brady, Candy Kilbreth, Daniel Pillow, Dee Book, Reginald Hogard, Roy Brady, Homer Book, Emil Johnson and Fred Brady.
PCH celebrates Occupational Therapy Month
“April marks Occupational Therapy Month, a time when we recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals who help individuals achieve independence and improve their quality of life through meaningful activities. Piggott Health System joins the nation in honoring the valuable contributions of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in our community,” commented Sheryl Morgan, Community Outreach Coordinator at Piggott Community Hospital.
