Overcast skies greeted the crowd at the Piggott Christmas Fest on Saturday, Dec. 2 on the court square. The fest is held as a part of the chamber promotion of “The 12 Days of Christmas” and as usual included the annual parade.
Rector Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Rector Christmas Parade under sunny skies and pleasant temperatures on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3, beginning at 3rd and Main Streets. The Paragould Jr ROTC color guard led the parade followed by the 8-Man Football State Champion Rector Cougars and cheerleaders.
Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12 days of Christmas is underway and will continue through Monday, Dec. 18.
Piggott City Council met in session on Thursday, Nov. 30 for their monthly meeting with council members Kevin Jones, Jamey Parks and Tracey Cole in attendance and Jeff Benbrook absent.
Ballot drawing date announced The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners have announced that the ballot draw for the March 5 Preferential Primary will be held at 3: 30 p. m., Thursday, Dec.
On the morning of Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, the Rector Police Department received information about possible drug activity at a residence in Rector. The Rector Police Department contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Department to assist with the investigation.
On Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, a Clay County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Pine Street in Rector. Upon making contact with the driver, the deputy noticed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia in the seat with the driver. The deputy had the driver exit the vehicle and he then retrieved a pipe from the seat.
Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12 days of Christmas is underway and will continue through Monday, Dec. 18.