Black River Technical College (BRTC) is set to open a new Career and Technical Center location in Piggott. The Armory at BRTC is set to hold its first classes in August at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer several opportunities to learn about starting and growing a business in May. Several sessions will have opportunities for businesses to meet with an ASBTDC business consultant.
1983 The Spring Sports Banquet was held Friday evening, April 22, at the Piggott Middle School cafeteria. Coach Ted Box presented awards to the following senior basketball boys: Jerry Jordan, most rebounds, All District and All State – early rebounds; David Benson, Appreciation Plaque; Bobby Seal, Best Field Goal Percentage; Mike Book, Best Defense, Best Free Throw Percentage and All District; Joe Smith, Mr.
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27. During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, veterans may speak to staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are ready to assist them with specific questions regarding VA benefits claims.
Williams Baptist University will host an art exhibit April 21-26 in the Maddox Center Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the WBU’s Maddox Center. The exhibit will feature the work of WBU students produced throughout the year.
TheAmerican Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an appeal for blood donors. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, April 28, at the Piggott High School located at 533 East Main Street. Those who wish to schedule other blood donations may go online at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Put yourself in place where history happened as you become judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as we bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life. No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a registration fee of $25. For more information, contact Zachary Elledge atzachary.elledge@arkansas.govor 870-878-6765.
Davidsonville Historic State Park will host the Territorial Arkansas Living History Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.