CCTD will not publish week of Jan 3
In an extraordinary move, the Clay County Times-Democrat, a proud member of the CherryRoad Media family with over 80 publications, will not be publishing a newspaper during the week of Jan. 3.
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The year in memories: A look back at 2023
The year 2023 will be remembered for a variety of reasons, as was shared on the pages of the CCTD. It was a year of change on the local political scene, great success in the world of local sports and concern for the future in the face of a changing economy. The following is the first in our look back at the year that was.
BRAD announces Winter Assistance program
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.
Lake Charles State Park to offer First Day Hike
Lake Charles State Park will offer a First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.
ACTIVE SHOOTER REPONSE TRAINING
United States Deputy Sheriff ’s Association trainers conducted an Active Shooter Response/ Tactical Entry training course for the Piggott Police Department, Clay County Sheriff ’s Department, Rector Police Department, Piggott School Police and the Corning Police Department on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Piggott Elementary School. “We would like to thank all the trainers as well as all the participants from each department. We would also like to thank the Piggott Elementary School for allowing us to use their facility,” commented a spokesperson for the Piggott Police Department.
Piggott businessman, community activist Danny Brown dead at 77
Piggott businessman and longtime community activist, Danny Brown, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the age of 77.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 A Christmas fairyland appears as if by magic every Yule season in the hill country between Greenway and Rector. The lawns at the Melvin Copeland home, and at the Maxine Casey and Bill Beckley homes across the road are ablaze with colorful Christmas lights.
Clay County Sheriff ’s Report
October Monthly Report 10/01/2023 Emiliana M Morefield of Murphysboro Il was cited for Hazardous Driving. 10/02/2023 Edgar D Chilcutt of Ellsinore Mo was cited for Fictious Tags, No Insurance.
First Day Hike at Lake Charles
Lake Charles State Park will offer a First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.
USDA now accepting applications for farm loans online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet and build a farm operating plan. This tool is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, improve customer service, and expand credit access.