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Arkansas Press Freedom Gala scheduled for October 20
The first Arkansas Press Freedom Gala will be held Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a steak dinner and the program at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Arkansas Press Association.
BRAD ends Summer Energy Assistance Program
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.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1982 Mrs. Jennie Irwin, age 101, died at Piggott Community Hospital Wednesday, September 15.
Clay County Fair parade winners announced
Clay County Fair Association has announced the winners of Saturday’s parade. Winning first place in the floats was the Rector Cougar 4H, second place was Girl Scout Troop 3016 and taking third was the Piggott Boys Memorial Float.
Rector 4-H Club wins big at Clay County Fair
Rector Cougar 4-H Club had many members participate in the Clay County Fair held Sept. 14-17 at Piggott. Members Reinslynn and Latigo Henson, Jayden Drope, McKenzie Champion, Hallie Simpson and Sam Shipley all entered crafts in the exhibit building.
