Big events are planned for downtown Piggott with Sarah Guite, owner of Blue Awning Gallery on the Piggott Square, Jeri Tate, Jared Vaughn, Milo Stephens, and Tracy Cole leading the way. Their common goal is the formation of a group known as Art on the Ridge with an opening event Art on the Square to be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., the second Saturday in October.
The Piggott School Board met in a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
Early fall will bring with it a new event to the Clay County Fairgrounds in Piggott, as the first ever Piggott Smoked BBQ Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Oct. 15. Presented by the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce, over two dozen teams are slated to compete for cash and trophies—not to mention bragging rights. The day will also include live music, a cornhole tournament, bouncy houses for the kids, vendors and prizes as the sweet smell of barbecue will fill the air. Everyone is invited to attend.
Incumbent Julie McMillon and Nikki Blue are running for the Piggott City Clerk position in the Nov. 8 election.
Sheriff Terry reports that on Saturday, Sept. 24, a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on Highway 135 for a speeding infraction for fifteen miles per hour over the limit. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy spoke to the driver, identified as Justin Trinkle. Trinkle had a suspended driver’s license and is on felony probation with a waiver on file. Trinkle was also unable to provide proof of insurance. The deputy noticed the corner of a bag under the edge of the driver’s seat and then proceeded to execute a probation search on the car and located 141.76 grams of a green leafy substance (marijuana) and $2,249. Trinkle was then transported by the deputy to the Corning Police Department.
Black River Area Development (BRAD) has announced the Summer Energy Assistance Program will close on Friday, Sept. 30. The final applications will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Sept. 27, Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Friday, Sept. 30. Residents of Clay County must apply at the BRAD office in Corning, and those wanting to set up an appointment may do so by calling them at 870-3787887 or 870-202-1356.
Bradley Scheffler is a graduate of Piggott High School and has two daughters and two grandsons. Scheffler is retired from the City of Piggott after 34 years of employment and is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Two candidates will be seeking election to the Piggott City Council North Ward Position 2 in the Nov. 8 general election.
Volunteers are needed to participate in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Charles State Park. Each year the Great Arkansas Cleanup welcomes partici-pants to join park staff in keeping the Natural State as beautiful as possible. For more information about the event contact coordinator Zachary Elledge by calling 870-878-0032, or emailing Zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov.
Each year, Clay County offers a 4-H Youth Leadership Program for high school juniors in cooperation with local schools and sponsors. The program was established to provide eleventh grade students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills necessary to improve their school environment and encourage them to become actively involved in their communities by volunteering.