John J. Pershing VA to host Veterans Art Exhibit in July
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a Veteran Art Exhibit July 2428 on its main campus in Poplar Bluff; however, the June 30 entry deadline is quickly approaching.
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Canning workshop planned at Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a summer workshop on canning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BRTC Practical Nursing pinning and graduation ceremony set
Black River Technical College is pleased to announce the summer Practical Nursing pinning and graduation ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the Randolph County Devel-opment Center on the Pocahontas Campus.
Delta Symphony Orchestra to offer Youth String Camp
The Delta Symphony Orchestra will offer its inaugural session of Youth String Camp this July. This day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 10 through July 14 in Jonesboro. The program is open to string students (violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and piano) ages eight through 15. Participants will have sectional and full group instruction each day and will present a recital for family and friends on the last day of camp. Cost is $60 and tuition waivers may be considered for those in financial need. To register or for more information, visit our website: https:// www.deltasymphonyorchestra.org/ string-camp
Plans underway for annual Piggott Fourth of July Picnic
The Piggott Cemetery Association will host the annual Fourth of July Picnic and Homecoming Tuesday, July 4. The first four pageants will kick off the celebration on Monday, July 3 with the addition of the Ms. Piggott pageant. Festivities will continue Tuesday morn-ing at 9 .m. with the annual parade. This year’s theme is “The 150 YearAnniversary of Clay County.” Leading the parade as grand marshal will be Sue Cole.
BRAD meeting planned
Black River Area Development Corporation Planning and Finance Committee meeting will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The meeting will be held virtually only at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/ 85711757808 .
Hiring of personnel topic at Rector School Board meeting
Rector School Board met Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Building with all members present with the exception of Secretary Kirk Ford. The board heard the Financial Report from Superintendent Johnny Fowler for May, 2023 and approved the report with $1,650, 464.94 in operating fund, building fund in two categories $2,379,749.21 and $3,469,749.21 and when added with Federal funds and cafeteria funds, the total fund balance is $5,359,343.21.