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Piggott Heritage Car Show is preparing for the 25th annual event set for May 17 through 19. Entrants from several states participate every year as this is a highly anticipated event for classic and custom car lovers.

Kindergarten students at Piggott Elementary are learning about embryology through a youth educational program provided by the Clay County Extension Service. Extension Staff Chair Stewart Runsick recently provided eggs to each classroom and explained what embryology is and how to hatch chicks.

Craig Snow, 1982 Rector High School graduate and successful entrepreneur, told how he took the lessons he learned in Rector and used them to embark on many successful endeavors throughout his life and career. His primary point was “Connections Matter” whether they are those forged through high school memories or between neighbors. “Creating community is vital for people and the town itself,” he said. “School, church, work – every connection was important in my upbringing and created steps to a career of importance to my family.” Snow continued to mention the things he learned during his growing up years in Rector to include, “Lean on community, learn from community, and allow these connections to guide you and keep you on the right path.”

The Ford Room at the Rector Community Museum was filled on Thursday with the U.S. History students from Rector High School, community members and leaders, the Paragould JROTC, Ram Battalion, under the command of Col.

1984 The annual Piggott Lions Club pancake breakfast last Saturday morning was wall attended by over 300 area residents to promote the proposed Piggott Public Library. The Lions Club has already sponsored two auctions for the benefit of the new library. Proceeds from the Lions has now reached over $5,000.

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