“What’s next at the Ford Room,” readers ask. “Who’s playing next at the Ford Room?” The Museum Board and Director Joey Pruett appreciates the terrific support at the Ford Room events and has said, “It’s great to hear that people know there’s something great happening in Rector.
The annual Greenway School reunion will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Piggott Diner. Organizers encourage all former students to attend, and noted the event will be Dutch Treat. Those wanting information may contact Jane Cook at 870-324-0236.
The Piggott School Board met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. July 12, in the district board room with a quorum of four with Jennifer Rahn absent.
Mara Leveritt, true-crime author and investigative reporter, visited the Rector Public Library on Thursday evening and discussed several of her books that are of local interest. “I am a truecrime writer, but my writing is different. I do not dwell on the crime itself with gore and guts, inflammatory incidents and incriminations about who might-have done it. My writing is about crimes – after the crime.”
“The park (Rector Memorial Park) looks better this year than it has in years,” commented Leland Blackshare, Director of Parks in Rector. The compliment went to Charlie Manchester, official park overseer, who quickly passed the words of encouragement to new resident Dan Thompson who had casually begun a conversation on a bench at the park pavillion with, “What are you doing?” After an explanation, Thompson said, “Need any help?” It went like gangbusters after that.
Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, July 18 at the courthouse in Piggott with all justices present. Justice Dennis Haines made a motion to dispense with the reading of the previous minutes.
1982 Brandye McKenney, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) announces Summer Energy Assistance will begin accepting applications on Monday July 25, 2022. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION Dogged Deception by Johnnie Alexander The Crate Beyond by Pam De Voe Bird’s Eye View by Shaen Layle and Nancy Mehl Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand A Time to Bloom by Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron Escape by James Patterson and David Ellis Lady of Bones by Carolyn Haines The Girl Who Survived by Lisa Jackson Red on the River by Christine Feehan BIOGRAPHIES James Patterson by James Patterson EASY BOOKS Kindergarten Fun by Victoria Kann Trust by Mike Berenstain Two Dogs by Ian Falconer Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk by Lucy Cousins I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd JUVENILE FICTION Koda: A Story of the First Ancient Native Americans by Danny Lesley The Fort by Gordon Korman City of Magic by Avi The Aurelia Curse by Cornelia Funke Mrs.
Scorching hot weather didn’t impede the crowd and the enthusiasm for the 83 annual St. Francis Picnic held Saturday. The picnic is held mid-July each year with the proceeds going to both the Hall and Gravel Hill Cemeteries.