The VFW Post #10480 led by Post Commander Steve Ward presented the annual Memorial Day program before a modest crowd gathered under the stalwart Champion oak tree at Woodland Heights Cemetery. Commander Ward introduced Post member George Bearden who offered the invocation and later gave the benediction for the event which began at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
Memorial Day will be marked this coming weekend with special observances and activities. Both Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector, and Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Piggott, will be hosting their annual business meetings and special ceremonies.
The Piggott High School class of 2023 held their commencement Sunday afternoon, May 21, with a packed house of family, friends and fellow students. The members of the class were pre-sented with diplomas as well as many scholarships and awards. The class members entered the PHS gym to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Piggott High Concert Band.
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.
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all federal, state, county and local offices will be closed on Monday, May 29. The closures include both Clay County courthouses, the three county libraries, all local city halls along with state and federal government offices.
Piggott Girl Scout Troop 3011 is currently selling chances on a summer gift basket. The basket includes a $20 tanning gift certificate to Brick House Fitness, tanning lotion, beach towel, beach bag and beach hat. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. All proceeds will benefit the troop. Drawing will be held on May 26. For tickets or more information call Jamie Woods at 870-634-6832
Rector High School Commencement was held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Cougar Gym, the ceremony attended by a host of family, friends, and community leaders.
1993 Commencement was held for the PHS class of 1993, with comments from honor grads and Donnie Morrison. The Piggott grad was president of a bank at Morrilton at the time. The second annual Heritage Park fishing rodeo is set for the coming weekend, co-sponsored by Piggott Parks and Recreation and the local Kiwanis Club.