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.
Piggott Mohawk Band Boosters held their annual Miss Mohawk pageants Saturday, April 30. This year’s winners include, from left: Mikaylah Putt, first alternate; queen Elise Gossett and Kalaya Cole, second alternate and People’s Choice. (Courtesy photo)
Rebecca Finley of Piggott was among more than 60 highest performing students recently recognized at Three Rivers College annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor societies, and major student organizations.
Kenneth and Frances Adkison of Dearborn Heights, Mich., celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May 3 with Mayor Bill Bazzi, their family members and friends, and Dearborn Heights American House staff.
In the fourth through fifth grade AAIM Student Media Festival Burke Swan (left) took first place in animation and Ben Hooten placed second. (Courtesy photo) Piggott student Madelyn Knight received won two awards in the AAIM Student Media Festival.
The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Any- one with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery.
Nominations are being accepted for the Piggott Schools PACE program (Program for Academic and Creative Excellence). Nomination forms may be picked up and returned to the elementary school or high school offices. Those wanting more information may contact Cassie Knight, PACE coordinator, by email at cassie.knight@piggottschools.net or by phone at the PES office at 870-598-2546.
Dr. Richard Stevenson, a cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeon, has relocated his office to the campus of NEA Baptist Clinic/ NEA Baptist Hospital at 4802 East Johnson Avenue in Jonesboro.
A retirement reception for Della Jackson was held Friday, May 6 at the Piggott courthouse. Della has worked in the Sheriff and Collectors Office for 21 years. She commented, “I will miss all the people.” In addition to being presented a plaque, she received other gifts and was treated to a delicious cake, punch and other food. Sheriff Terry Miller presented her with a retirement plaque. (TD/photo Gayla Johnson)
Contributions are being accepted for the Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding senior student-athlete at Rector High School. The scholarship is in honor of the late Ryan Rogers, who was the sports editor at the Clay County Times-Democrat and a great friend to RHS students. Those wishing to make a contribution to the scholarship fund may do so at Centennial Bank or by contacting Ron Kemp at 870-239-1599 or ronkemp84@gmail.com