Lifestyle

Wintizer receives YLTC Scholarship

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.

Read MoreWintizer receives YLTC Scholarship

Registration planned at Rector High School

Rector High School will host student registration for the upcoming school year on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2. Registration for seniors will be conducted from 8 to 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31, with juniors registering from 12 to 3 p.m. that day. The schedule on Tuesday, Aug. 1, includes sophomores from 8 to 11 a.m. while freshmen will register from 12 to 3 p.m. The final day of registration will be Wednesday, Aug. 2, with eighth graders registering from 8 to 11 a.m. while seventh graders will register from 12 to 3 p.m. All of the registrations will be held at Rector High School.

Read MoreRegistration planned at Rector High School

Clay County Fair Parade entries being sought

The annual Clay County Fair Parade is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, and entrants are now being recruited. In keeping with tradition, the parade will begin at the First Baptist Church of Piggott, located a block west of the square on West Main Street, and will end at the fairgrounds. Line up and registration will start at 9:15 a.m. at the church and entrants are asked to be lined up by 9:30 a.m.

Read MoreClay County Fair Parade entries being sought

Clay County Junior Fair Board to host craft show

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 Fair-grounds. 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 870324-1415 or Erin at 870-3243363 to reserve a space.

Read MoreClay County Junior Fair Board to host craft show