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Clay County Fair pageant schedule announced
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.
Entries sought for Clay County Fair Parade
As in times past, the annual Clay County Fair Parade will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 and entrants are now being recruited. In keeping with tradition, the parade will begin at the First Baptist Church of Piggott, located a block west of the square on West Main Street, and will end at the fairgrounds. Line up and registration will start at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Old Timers Dinner planned at Nimmons
Organizers of the annual Nimmons Old Timers Dinner note it’s that time of year again. This year’s dinner will be held beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, at the community center. Current, and former, residents of the Nimmons area are invited to attend, and bring a dish for the potluck meal. They’ll also be accepting donations at the door, with the proceeds going toward the continued upkeep of the Nimmons Cemetery.
Ballot drawing set Friday
The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners has announced that the ballot draw for the Nov. 9, 2024, General Election will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at the Clay County Courthouse in Piggott. The public is invited to attend. Any questions about this matter should be directed to the Clay County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at (870) 240-3295.
PHS Class of ‘74 plans reunion Aug. 31
PHS Class of 1974 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Strawberry Event Center at 107 Main, Holcomb, Mo. Buffet meal and drink is $25 per person with cash bar available. Money will be paid at the door.
Poultry testing for fair set Aug. 24
All poultry to be entered in the Clay County Fair, set to begin Sept. 11, must be tested negative for Pullorum-Thyphoid within the 90 days prior to the fair to comply with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission regulations. Testing and pre-registration will only be done from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the show barn at the fairgrounds. Please contact Vance Turner at 870-5984524 or Richard Smart at 870-324-0270 for more information.
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary with the community of Piggott on July 4, participating in the town’s Independence Day celebration. On Saturday, Aug. 10, the museum followed up their celebration with a formal banquet held at the Sugar Creek Country Club. The banquet was 1920s themed and among those in attendance were supporters and participants from the 25 year history of the museum.