Curtis Hitt has officially announced his candidacy for the office of Circuit Judge, Division 4, in the Second Judicial District of Arkansas. The district includes the counties of Craighead, Greene, Clay, Mississippi, Poinsett, and Crittenden.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library.
Jaycee McMillian crowned Miss Piggott 2025
Jeremy Lemmons, a Piggott native and 2005 PHS graduate was recently selected for The Alliance 40 Under 40 Honorees in Organ Donation and Transplantation – a national recognition that honors rising professionals who are making meaningful contributions in this field.
Marmaduke — Republican Representative Jeremy Wooldridge announced that he will run for Arkansas State Senate District 21, which contains all of Clay, Randolph, and Greene Counties, and a portion of Lawrence County.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library.
Registrations are still being accepted for the Pollard Beauty Contests, being held in conjunction with this week’s annual picnic. The 2025 Pollard Picnic will be held Saturday, July 12, at Pollard and will benefit the continued upkeep of the New Hope Cemetery. In keeping with tradition, fried chicken dinners, music, softball games, games for children and beauty pageants will highlight the picnic. Recently, the organizers announced the following schedule.
New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard invites all kids to their VBS which kicked-off on Wednesday, June 4. Those attending will enjoy a night of worship, free food, games, and a fun way to kick-off the summer with vacation bible school. Vacation Bible School will continue each Wednesday night through July 16. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS to follow. This year’s theme is “Magnified!” as those attending will discover the bigness of God in the smallest of things. Those wanting more information may call 870-544-2364, email at newhopepollard@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
Festivities and pageants begin July 3
The family of David E. and Helen Simpson of Boydsville, Arkansas will host a family reunion from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 5 at the Rector Community Center. All family members are welcome to come visit and have lunch.