Piggott High School will mark basketball homecoming Friday, Jan. 26. This year’s homecoming court will be introduced during the annual royalty assembly, set for 1:30 p.m. in the PHS gym with the pep rally to follow. The royalty will also be presented at approximately 7 p.m. between the junior and senior high games as the Piggott Mohawks take on the Harrisburg Hornets.
1984 James L. Magee, president of Piggott State Bank, has announced the election of a new director to the bank’s board.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host the annual corn and cotton production meeting beginning at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at the Rector Community Center on highway 49 in Rector.
The Clay County Extension Service is offering its annual pesticide applicator training at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Clay County Electric located on Hwy. 67 near Corning and at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Extension office located at 148 East Main in Piggott. The training is required for agriculture producers to qualify for license to purchase restricted pesticides. The class costs $20 and those interested must be present for the entire training session to be certified for a license for the Arkansas State Plant Board. The course can also be completed online at https:// courses.uada.edu/. Those wanting additional information may contact the Extension office in Piggott at (870) 598-2246 or the Corning office at (870) 857-6875
The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our community. The Piggott School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of their board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to their district and for their commitment to the families and children of their community.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD has announced the Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program will begin accepting applications on Monday, January 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
Rector High School will observe basketball homecoming for 2024 with the traditional ceremonies and game set for Friday, Jan. 26.
Chloie Foster, a ninth grade student at Piggott High School, was recently selected to participate in the 2024 Athena Honor Band. Foster was nominated by PHS band director Kyle Allman.
