L&L Manquest, Joshua, Tara, Levi, Lucas White and Pilot, the family from Nevada who touched the hearts of Piggott residents as well as people across the United States, returned to Piggott for a visit on their way home. Friends the family made while here earlier gathered at the Clay County Fairgrounds on Thursday for a meet and greet question and answer session to hear about their adventures since leaving Piggott.
The Rector Public Library recently received the following memorials.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event July 31 at the Brown-Mabry American Legion Post 153, 2320 Kanell Blvd., in Poplar Bluff.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library.
FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The City of Piggott held a Grant Signing Ceremony for the City’s Water Department on Wednesday, July 16. Many employees, local and state officials were on hand to celebrate an award through the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program, with assistance from the East Arkansas Planning and Development District.This will fund significant improvements to Piggott’s water infrastructure. This investment will enhance service reliability, support future growth, and ensure safe and sustainable management of our community’s water resources. (Courtesy photos)
The Piggott Community Alliance will not hold its traditional ‘Backpack Bash’ this year due to Piggott Elementary receiving funds to pay for a majority of the basic elementary school supplies, including backpacks. Rachel Jaco, a PES staff member and a Piggott Community Alliance member stated, “The community alliance will help provide some items not covered by the funds as well as some high school supplies. Elementary supplies will be delivered to classrooms and high school supplies will be available to students at open house”.
The eighth annual Mohawk Football Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, July 24, at the Sugar Creek Country Club and is being hosted by the Piggott Mohawk Football Boosters. Tee off is set for 9 a. m. with registration beginning at 8: 30 a. m. The event is a 18 hole four- person scramble and is limited to 18 teams. Lunch will be provided.