Sheriff’s Report
Clay County Sheriff’s Department May monthly report 05-01-2023 Rodney Rhodes of Piggott was cited on failure to pay fines and no insurance. 05-02-2023 David Patrick Adams of Jacksonville Fla., cited on carless prohibited driving.
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Local youth takes on 50 yard challenge
Mahan completes mission in record time Fourteen year old Piggott youth, Jonah Mahan, has taken on the challenge of mowing 50 yards for free. This challenge is from the Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service started by Rodney Smith, Jr.
New at the library
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library. EASY Horseback librarians – Jane Yolen FICTION More than words : a love story – Mia Sheridan Most of all you : a love story – Mia Sheridan Archer’s voice – Mia Sheridan Travis – Mia Sheridan Welcome to beach town : a novel – Susan Wiggs The Happiness Plan – Susan Mallery Drowning : the rescue of Flight 1421 : a novel – T.J.
BRTC announces GED graduation date
Black River Technical College will hold the 2023 GED graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 in the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas Campus.
Visiting girl stuck in attic
Family praises local first responders Emergency responders from the Piggott Fire Department, Piggott Health Systems EMS and Piggott Police Department were called to the residence of Duane and Annette Dutka in the morning hours of July 3, as a visiting great niece was stuck in the attic of their home. Nine-year-old Cassidy Mowery, daughter of Andrew and Jenie Mowery of Memphis, was one of several children and adults visiting for the Fourth of July holiday.
Farm animals main topic at Rector City Council meeting
At the Rector City Council meeting on July 11 held at the Rector Community Center at 6 p.m., the Council addressed issues that were referred to Kimberly Dale, City Attorney, for further attention. Prior to the meeting’s agenda, Mayor Shawn Brandon acknowledged people in the audience who wished to address the Council.
Gary Prince and Sugar Creek to perform at Ford Room Thursday
In addition to the musical highlights to be offered at the Ford Room on Thursday, July 20, the VIP Meet and Greet will again be a treat. Mavis Smith Auction Company will again donate a light buffet supper for VIP ticket holders. It has been a remarkable journey for the Sugar Creek group. Rector music lovers will enjoy so-cializing with the men and discussing their career and talent.
Portion of Highway 1 closed near Piggott
According an Arkansas Department of Transportation news release Highway 1 will be closed beginning Monday, July 17 for two weeks. ARDOT maintenance crews will replace the bridge on Highway 1, three miles east of Highway 62 near Piggott.
QC handles light agenda
There was a single ordinance on the agenda to be considered by the Clay County Quorum Court during the July meeting on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at the Eastern District Courthouse in Piggott. Ordinance 2023-17 was an appropriation ordinance to amend the Clay County Annual Budget Ordinance 2022-35 and to appropriate professional development recognition payments and for other purposes. The Professional Development Recognition Payments funded by the State of Arkansas are to qualifying personnel who actively work with property taxes. The lump sum payment of a professional development recognition payment shall not be incorporated into the county base pay of a constitutional officer or a county employee for future salary adjustments. It is subject o withholding or all applicable state and federal taxes, but not subject to retirement benefits. The professional development recognition payments shall not be construed to be part of a county officer’s compensation.
Piggott School Board meets, FBLA members recognized
Members of the Piggott School Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 13 in the Piggott School District Administration office with all members present. First on the agenda was the Mohawk Moments, with the board hearing from teacher Stacy Peters and some of the FBLA members who attended na-tionals in Atlanta. The group told of their favorite moments of the trip. Superintendent Freddie Bowen praised the group and teacher for all their accomplishments. Peters informed us there were 15 students who attended.