National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Acclaim Press, who is publishing the Clay County History books, is still accepting family and church history stories. The release date has been pushed back to fall of 2025. Those wanting to submit articles may do so at the Piggott Chamber office at 100 W. Main or by calling 870-598-3167. There is no cost to submit a story. Those interested in purchasing a book at $59.95 may do so by directly contacting Acclaim Press at Acclaimpress.com.
Black River Technical College’s BRTC @ The Armory Career and Technical Center (CTC) students recently attended Weld-AThon on the ASUNJonesboro. Students visited with several employers including Greenbrier, Best Manufacturing, and Trinity Rail.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host nine music events at the park’s 1,000seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during their upcoming season April 2 - October 26. Evening concerts, music contests and festivals will feature top talent from the Ozarks and beyond, including award-winning songwriters, bands and dancers.
Veterans from across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas are invited to attend an informational town hall to learn about services available to them and have their questions about VA health care answered.
Experiencing a total solar eclipse can be a oncein- a-lifetime event. On Apr. 8, when the path of a total eclipse will touch 53 of Arkansas’ 75 counties, numerous instate organizations are gearing up to capitalize on this opportunity for tourism, marketing, and education.
The natural world is wondrous to behold. In a given day, there is no shortage of events to capture human attention and imagination, and such occurrences are free of charge.
Black River Area Development Corporation has announced the winter regular assistance program will close on Friday, March 22. Applications for winter crisis assistance will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m., on Mondays and Tuesdays, until Tuesday, April 30 or until it appears the funds have been depleted. Those wanting additional information may call the BRAD office in the county in which they reside. Clay County residents may call the office in Corning at 870 857-8054.
