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Data Match Initiative: Senate Bill 14
Feb. 1 was National Unclaimed Property Day, and as your state auditor and Arkansas’ unclaimed property administrator, my job is to return people their missing money as it is reported to my office.
Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge recognizes local producers, Millikin joins Arkansas 100 Bushel Club
Each year the Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge recognizes and rewards Arkansas’top soybean producers. This year several Clay County farmers where among those recognized.
Pesticide Applicator Training planned Feb. 6 in Piggott
The Clay County Extension Service is offering its annual pesticide applicator training from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Extension office located at 148 East Main in Piggott. The training is required for agriculture producers to qualify for license to purchase restricted pesticides. The class costs $20 and those interested must be present for the entire training session to be certified for a license for the Arkansas State Plant Board. The course can also be completed online at https://courses.uada.edu/. Those wanting additional information may contact the Extension office in Piggott at (870) 598-2246.
Arkansas 4-H Tech Changemakers program expands
LITTLE ROCK — Whether they’re helping adults create resumes, safe passwords or avoid phishing scams, Arkansas 4-H Tech Changemakers are using their technology skills to make a difference in their communities.
PHS “Get Real” program held
Piggott High School Seniors participated in the “Get Real” program Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, provided by Clay County Cooperative Extension FCS Agent Christin Holmes. The program is a hands-on experiential simulation that teaches young people about personal financial management.
Speaking French
I am not okay I’m barely getting by I’m losing track of days And losing sleep at night I am not okay I’m hanging on the rails So, if I say I’m fine Just know I learned to hide it well I know I can’t be the only one Who’s holding on for dear life But God knows, I know When it’s all said and done I’m not okay But it’s all gonna be alright - I Am Not Okay by Jelly Roll Last Sunday, I sent a message to one of my friends, just checking in on him because it had been a day or so since we last spoke. “I’ve had a very bad day,” he said. “Sh!t has been piling up. You know what I mean?”
Friends of HP Museum
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center would like to recognize the Friends of Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum 2024 members.
ASBTDC to offer seminar on starting small business
The Arkansas Small Business Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) will offer an opportunity for future business owners to learn about starting a business at a seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Starting a Business in Arkansas,” will take place from 1 until 2:30 p.m. at the Delta Center for Economic Development. The class will be held in room 201 of the Delta Center, located at 319 University Loop on campus at Arkansas State University.
Piggott School Board approves resignations
Recognizes board members at monthly meeting