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The Piggott High School class of 1975 will hold a 50th class reunion on Thursday, July 3 at Strawberry’s BBQ event room in Holcomb, Missouri. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a buffet meal will be served at 6 p.m. The meal is at no charge to a classmate and their plus one. Any beverages other than tea and water will not be included. PHS attendees from other years are welcome to come visit with the class. Contact Teresa Mann Morris for any additional information, 870-598-4348.

The Piggott High School class of 1965 will hold a 60th class reunion from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Piggott Diner. All classmates are encouraged to attend. For additional information, contact Bill Veal at 870-324-0411.

Pageants for all age groups are planned in conjunction with the upcoming Piggott Fourth of July Picnic and Homecoming. As they have in recent years, organizers will host the first four pageants the evening of Thursday, July 3, with the remainder held on Friday, July 4.

Landon Haywood, of Rector, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists.

Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally-funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena.