An antique chess set that was gifted to Karl and Matilda Pfeiffer by Pfeiffer’s Uncle, Gustavus “Gus” Pfeiffer, is on display at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum. Gus Pfeiffer was a devoted chess collector and has approximately 100 sets which can be seen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The annual Mary’s Chapel Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the conference room of the Rector Community Center. Anyone with ties to the cemetery is urged to attend and help support the cemetery. Anyone interested in making a donation toward the upkeep of the cemetery may do so at any Regions Bank location to the Mary’s Chapel Cemetery Fund. You may also contact Perry Mills at 870783-0109.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on May 24, 2023, the department executed a search warrant at 822 Ferguson Road in Corning. The Sheriff’s Department had received information of drug activity at this residence. Arrested were 62-year-old Ricky Holcomb and 51-yearold Goldie Gray. Holcomb was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gray was arrested on possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia X2. The two were transported to the Clay County Detention Center where they each are being held on a $50,000 bond.
The PHS class of 1983 will be holding their 40-year class reunion on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Sugar Creek Country Club at 6:30 pm. The cost for attendance is $30.00 per person / $50.00 per couple. The class photo will be taken at 6:45 p.m. sharp! Dinner and live music by Randy Harrington and the Southern Tradition Band will follow. Hotel accommodations at a reduced rate are offered for your personal booking through June 1 at both the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express in Paragould. For hotel details or reunion fee payment instructions, please check out the Facebook page at Piggott High School, AR – Class of 1983 or email at 1983PHSMohawks@gmail.com. Please RSVP with your payment no later than Thursday, June 15, 2023, so catering needs can be finalized.
03-20-2023 - Christina Williams of Corning, was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license, no proof in insurance 03-20-2023 - Teka Calhoun of Rector, was arrested on a warrant for felony violation of probation 03-20-2023 - Troy Dufau of Paragould, arrested on misdemeanor domestic battery 3rd x4, misdemeanor criminal mischief 2nd x4, felony possess of firearm by certain person x4, felony theft by receiving (firearm) x4 03-22-2023 - Sarah Caldwell of Paragould was cited for failure to pay fines and cost 03-22-2023 - Fallen Page of Corning, was cited for failure to appear on failure to pay fines and cost 03-22-2023 - David Furlow of Kennett, Mo., was cited on hazardous driving 03-23-2023 - Kelly Clossen of Corning, was arrested on domestic battery 3rd, failure to pay fines, and cost 03-24-2023 - Jimmy Shaffer of Ellsinore, Mo., was cited on failure to appear on speeding 03-24-2023 - Kiley Mode of Piggott, cited on failure to appear on expired tags 03-27-2023 - Andrew Delcamp of Dexter, Mo., a petition to revoke on possession of controlled substance 03-27-2023 - Brandon Sehl of Piggott, arrested on failure to appear on no proof of insurance 03-27-2023 - Zachary Rainwater of Pocahontas, cited on careless prohibited driving 03-28-2023 - Kelly Clossen of Corning, was arrested on a warrant for residence burglary 03-29-2023 - Ave Baggett of Piggott, cited on no vehicle license 03-29-2023 - Hillary Rushing of Pocahontas, cited on failure to appear on driving on suspended driver’s license, careless and prohibited driving 03-29-2023 - Kristofer Burnside of Hoxie, cited on failure to pay fines and cost 03-29-2023 - Brandon Pratt of Reyno, cited on failure to pay fines and cost on expired tags 03-30-2023 - Carlas Rois-Salinas Cuauhtemoc, Ga., failure to appear on over width 03-30-2023 - Randi Alvarado of Paragould, was cited on expired tags 03-30-2023 - Brianna Green of Marmaduke, was cited on no proof of insurance 03-30-2023 - Neal Gale of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was cite
New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard invites all kids to their Twist and Turns VBS kickoff at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. Those attending will enjoy a night of worship, free food, games, and a fun way to kickoff the summer with vacation bible school. Vacation bible school begins today, Wednesday, June 7, and will continue each Wednesday night through July 19. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Twist and Turns” as those attending will spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win. Twist and Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information may call 870-544-2364.
Entergy Arkansas has launched a new recycling program for residential customers to make replacing their outdated refrigerator or freezer easier. The Entergy Solutions’ Point of Purchase Solutions (POPS) Program allows customers to schedule a free pick-up of a working refrigerator or freezer and receive a $25 incentive check for recycling their old appliance.
A full schedule of pageants from birth to 21 years and up will once again accompany the Piggott 4th of July picnic. The entry fee will be $30 and registration starts 30 minutes prior to pageant start time and sign up will be behind the stage. Ages birth to four years old will be casual dress with ages five and up being pageant dress.
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 an-nounced 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.
The City of Rector along with Rector Chamber of Commerce announce their joint sponsorship of a Business Expo which is designed to promote the Rector First initiative, the concept that encourages residents to shop local first. The Expo will take place on June 22 at the Rector Community Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the event will conclude at 6 p.m.