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Graduation ceremonies held at local schools

The Piggott High School Class of 2022 took part in commencement exercises Sunday afternoon. With a packed house of family, friends and fellow students 56 members of the class were presented with diplomas along with scholarships and awards. Several special presentations were also held as the classmates turned the page and started a new chapter of their lives.
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Piggott Public Library plans summer reading

Readers of all ages will explore all things about oceans this summer as the Piggott Public Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during their summer reading program. Activities may include music, crafts, games, books and special guests.
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Annual youth power play planned at PES

Piggott Elementary School fourth grade students will continue a long-standing tradition at the local school next Tuesday, May 24, as they present the annual youth power play. The PES fourth graders have been busy practicing for this year’s play, “From the Inside Out.” And, they’ll be performing next week for both the students and the public.
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TRIPPP to perform in Rector

In response to crowd requests in the ongoing Third Thursday Concert Series at the Ford Room at the Rector Community Museum, TRIPPP will perform at 7 p.m. on May 19 with ticket sales going strong.
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Summer Feeding Program set at Rector School District

The Rector School District is once-again taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding Program this year. Under the program, lunch and breakfast will be served at the Rector School cafeteria to anyone free of charge 18 years and younger. Rector will be offering the meals starting June 1, and running through July 29. No meals will be served the week of July 4 through 8.
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Arkansas Delta Byways presents Innovation Awards

BY GAYLA JOHNSON Times-Democrat News Staff Arkansas Delta Byways President Marcel Hanzlik visited Piggott Thursday, May 7, to present an Innovation Award to Darrell and Ellen Dalton for their Christmas in the Hollow during 2020-2021. The awards were presented to those who went above and beyond to promote tourism during the pandemic.
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