The New Hope Baptist Church family was privileged to give a $110 Wal-Mart gift card to each elementary school grade at Piggott Elementary School. Pre-K through sixth grade will each use the cards to help with the beginning of school needs. These gifts were funded by last year’s VBS missions offerings. “We are honored to pray for and support our school partners,” commented a church member. (Courtesy photo)
As children, Larry Huckabay’s sons, Keith, Tanner and Tyler, were always close, being separated in age by only two years. “We played in the rice water and were outside all the time,” shared the eldest son, Keith. “We never argue because they know they are wrong,” he quipped. Mom, Lorre Huckabay, tells that the three boys were a handful and though Keith was older, the twins would gang up and ambush Keith.
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)
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.
1982 Winners of the Little Mr. and Miss Independence contest held Thursday, June 3 at the Piggott High School were: second alternate, Daniel Gossett, son of Mr.
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.
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.
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.
A retirement celebration is planned from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 9, for Clay County FCA Agent, Debbie Baker. Baker is retiring after 18 years of service. The event is being held at Piggott First Baptist Church, 480 W. Main Street. Those who would like to send a card may do so by mailing to 148 East Main Street, Piggott, AR 72454.