With the start of classes just a couple of weeks away, members of the Piggott Community Alliance have joined forces once again this year to organize “Backpack Bash” for students of Piggott Elementary and Piggott High School. This year’s bash will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Runners and walkers are still being recruited for the annual Rector Labor Day 5K, set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. The event, which benefits the RHS Helping Hands Foundation, will begin in front of the Rector High School gymnasium.
Aug. 4- Summer Reading Challenge party from 2 to 4 p.m.
As families head into the final weeks of summer vacation, parents can help ease the transition into the school year by getting children back into their routines ahead of time. For parents whose children are starting at a new school, it’s also important to listen to their concerns and take advantage of school district opportunities to meet teachers or walk through class schedules.
The Clay County Quorum Court was called into a special session on Friday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. due to an Aug. 1 deadline for local governments to have the authority to regulate noise caused by the mining of digital assets. Justices present for the meeting were David Hatcher, Patrick Patterson, Randy Kingston, George Lowe, Jody Henderson and Neal “Poppy” Smith.
Organizers with the Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector will host their annual “Back to School With Love Day” from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) announces Summer Energy Assistance will begin accepting applications on Monday July 10, 2023. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
The 93rd edition of the annual Greenway Picnic, held each year to fund the continued upkeep of the beautiful Mitchell Cemetery, is set for this Saturday, Aug. 5, at the community’s picnic grounds. As usual, the 2023 picnic will officially kick off at 9 a.m. with the opening ceremonies on the grandstand, and activities will continue throughout the day. In keeping with tradition, there will be food stands, games, bingo, novelties and rides for the kids. Being added this year is a Corn Hole Tournament set to begin at 11 a.m. and a much anticipated Pie in the Face set for 5 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day by JR Rogers and the All-Star Band.
Clay County Sheriff’s report for June 06/01/2023 - Larry R. Wilson of Piggott was cited on Driving on Suspended Driver’s License.