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The schedule for the 2024 Clay County Fair has been set. This year’s fair will kick-off with the usual pageants on Saturday, Sept. 7, although the majority of events are being held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 11 to 14 with the parade set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as they bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life. No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in and interact with each other. Space is limited and registration is required with the fee set at $25. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop or for questions about events at Powhatan Historic State Park, email Park Interpreter Zachary Elledge atZachary.elledge@arkansas.govor call 870-878-6765.

Rector School to host public mtg. The Rector School District will host its annual report to the public meeting at 5 p.

Clay County Sheriff’s report for July. 07/01/2024 Jared Berry of Marmaduke was arrested for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance Meth.

The Clay County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 11 through 14, at the fairgrounds in Piggott. Keeping with recent tradition, the annual pageants will be held in conjunction with the fair Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Baby Mr. and Miss Clay County pageants, and will continue throughout the day. The complete schedule of pageants, with the contact information, may be found elsewhere in this edition.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department recently reported at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, a Clay County Deputy was sitting west of Corning on CR 131 and U.S. 67 when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. 67. The deputy pulled in behind the vehicle, a black Dodge Charger, and paced it at 85 miles per hour. The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated to over 100 miles per hour. As they entered Randolph County, the vehicle turned off its lights.

Powhatan Historic State Park will host the Constitution Road Trip travelling exhibit from the Arkansas State Archives on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday. Sept. 14 at the Powhatan Courthouse. Join park staff and state archivists to view original pages from Arkansas’s several state constitutions. This exhibit will give visitors a front-row view of Arkansas’s changing history through its primary legal document. This is a free event, no registration is required. For questions about this or other upcoming events at Powhatan Historic State Park, email Park Interpreter Zachary Elledge at Zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov or call 870878-6765.