Clay County Extension Agent, Agriculture A group of 50 producers, industry professionals, Extension specialists, and crop consultants gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 30, for our annual East Clay County Corn and Cotton Field Tour.
The schedule for the 2022 Clay County Fair has been set. This year’s fair will kickoff with the usual pageants on Saturday, Sept. 10, although the majority of events are being held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 14 to 17.
Times-Democrat News Staff According to Piggott School District Superintendent Freddie Bowen, “The SRO’s are working with the police department to get active shooter training after school in the next few weeks. The training will be at high school and elementary buildings after school.” The school has a crisis manual that administrators, SRO’s, and counselors have put together in case of any type of situation that may arise.
Rector High School student Isabella Mosley and school nurse Kocaina Blount attended the National HOSA Future Health Professionals Conference in Nashville earlier this summer. The focus of the conference was Be The Match, whose mission is saving lives through cellular therapy. Be The Match was created in 1987 to expand people’s access to life-saving blood stem cell transplants.
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St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare, in conjunction with National PACE Month in September, invites media and interested families to see firsthand why Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provide an ideal option for keeping seniors independent in their own homes and cared for. The theme for the month is “PACE: This is the Place for Me.”
Maynard’s 42nd annual Pioneer Days is set to get underway Sept. 15-17 in that community. Things will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 15 with “School Night” at 5 p.m. at the Pioneer Park and Museum. The festivities continue Friday at 5 p. with a delicious chicken ‘n dumplings or hamburger plate, the announcement of Pioneer Prince and Princess, baked goods contest and auction. At 7 p.m. a free concert will feature Marco Cooper and Southern Rain. The annual parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, followed by the posting of colors, blacksmithing demonstrations, Show N Shine, craft vendors and concessions. On the mainstage will be political speakers. There will be contests and live music by the Legendary Places with parade and contest winners announced at 12:30 p.m. and a turkey shoot at 1 p.m. Those wanting more information may call 870-647-2701.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION The Challenge by Danielle Steel Vanished by Lynda La Plante Overkill by Sandra Brown The Ninth Month by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo The Apple Creek Announcement by Wanda E.
Black River Technical College is excited to announce one of the largest enrollment increases in its history. For Fall 2022, BRTC headcount, the number of individual students, increased by 13.9%.