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Pollard Picnic Pageant Winners

Heidi Toombs (center) was crowned Baby Miss Pollard at the annual picnic. She is the daughter of Caleb and Jessica Toombs of Piggott. First alternate was Lucy Kopiness, (left) the daughter of Brent and Lindsey Kopiness of Rector and second alternate was Willow Raspberry (right) the daughter of Ericka Howe and Austin Raspberry of Rector. (Courtesy photo/Mistie Gossett)

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Large crowd attends annual Fourth of July Picnic

The weather was scorching hot for the 95th edition of the Piggott Fourth of July Picnic and Homecoming Celebration. The heat did not keep the enthusiastic crowd away from the parade or the picnic grounds. The annual picnic, which serves to provide continued maintenance and upkeep for the beautiful Piggott Cemetery, kicked off Sunday evening with the first three pageants and opening of the midway for rides and food. All of the pageant winners may be found elsewhere in this edition.

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Full day of fun awaits at annual Pollard Picnic

Registrations are still being accepted for the Pollard Beauty Contests, being held in conjunction with this week’s annual picnic. The 2022 Pollard Picnic will be held Saturday, July 9, at Pollard and will benefit the continued upkeep of the New Hope Cemetery. In keeping with tradition, fried chicken dinners, music, softball games, games for children and beauty pageants will highlight the picnic. Recently, the organizers announced the following schedule..

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