Clay County Farm Bureau President Mark Coleman recently made donations to the Piggott, Rector and Corning Elementary School’s Backpack Programs, and Ag Literacy Books “I Love Strawberries” to the Piggott, Rector and Corning Elementary Libraries along with all the county public libraries.
Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 17 in First National Bank Arena Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.
Throughout the remainder of the month, the Piggott and Rector Public Libraries will be observing “Fine Free February.” During the month of February library patrons may return late items without a fine, whether the item is just a few days late or more than a year. The only fines not included in the forgiveness are those currently on account which had already been accrued. Those wanting additional information may call the Piggott Public Library at 870-598-3666 or the Rector Public Library at 870-595-2410 during regular business hours.
Piggott Girl Scout Troop #3011 will be hosting a 5K race fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Participants may enter online or pick up an entry form at McKenney Pharmacy or the Piggott Public Library. Entry fee is $35 and includes a finisher medal and a tshirt (while supplies last). The fundraiser is being held to help fund the girls’ trip to Savannah, Ga. For more information please contact Jamie at 870-634-6832 or Jenni at 501-804-1907.
Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at twoor four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs.
BY JANE GATEWOOD Times-Democrat News Staff Yellow flowers, a yellow card, and a drive from University of Arkansas Fayetteville to ASU in Jonesboro began an inseparable bond for Madison and Noah May. How they officially met is a vivid memory for both with only a few minor discrepancies in the details of whose eyes zeroed in at first.