Respect for the Flag
The Flag Code was adopted to protect our nation’s symbol of freedom and accomplishment of those who have served. If you are unfamiliar with the rules of the banner, it’s possible to be unintentionally disrespectful.
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Extension Homemakers attend state meeting
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) held their state meeting June 6 through June 8 in North Little Rock at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel. “New Friends & Old, Together We Grow” was the theme for the event.
Flying the Flag at Night
According to the United States Flag Code, American flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset. Lowering the banner at night is considered another way to show our utmost respect to the symbol and those who served. However, with enough illumination, it is perfectly acceptable to represent your patriotism throughout the night.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 The price on marriage licenses will increase from $10 to $20 on July 1, 1983. The law has also been changed on the blood test requirements.
Summer Reading Program continues at Piggott
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Piggott Public Library as they present “All Together Now and Bee-ing Kind.” The programs are at 11 a.m. Wednesdays during the month of June. The 2023 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more. This year the library has announced one of their big prizes is a giant Squishmallow Sunny the Bee pool float. Children will be able to enter their name for a chance to win during each program attended. The drawing for the winner will be held on June 28 at the Kinders concert.
2023 Clay County Farm Family of the Year
A crowd of family, friends and other supporters were present at the farming shop of Brock and Fallon Russell, located in the city limits of Piggott, Thursday, June 8, to celebrate the Russells’ recognition as the 2023 Clay County Farm Family of the Year. Established in 1947, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program is an effort to recognize those in the state who show excellence not only in agriculture, but in their communities as well.
Summer feeding programs at local schools continue through July 7
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.
Summer Reading Program underway at Rector Public Library
The Rector Public Library is geared-up for a busy June and July as the Summer Reading Program returns. This year’s theme is “All Together Now – Kindness – Friendship Unity.” The programs are at 9 a.m. Wednesdays during the month of June and will continue on July 12 and 19. The 2023 Summer Reading Program is open to children of all ages, with prizes, drawings, stories, reading logs, and more.
Russells committed to responsible and productive farming
Farmers, their families, and those people living in small farming communities know that farming as a life’s work is a risky business. It is expensive, it’s seasonal because harvest can make or break the entire year. Depending on weather, climate changes, fluctuating commodity prices, farm enterprises rely on elements often beyond the farmer’s control.