Personnel matters main topic at special Piggott Board
On Monday, Aug. 5, a special school board meeting was called with the board going directly into executive session.
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Piggott City Council holds special meeting
Piggott City Council met in a special called meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 with all members in attendance. The council was informed of the city being approved for additional ARPA funding for the wastewater plant with the city being responsible for twenty-five percent of the cost of the work to be done. This will be for replacing and upgrading equipment. The council voted unanimously to approve.
Songwriters round table planned at Ford Room in Rector
A unique offering for music lovers will headline at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Ford Room inside the Rector Community Museum, will enlighten the message a story is behind every song. Storytelling is the heart of song writing, many believe, as they listen to lyrics of recent songs by the iconic Taylor Swift, explore the background of an era into which Loretta Lynn tested some of her feminist lyrics. Follow the life story and one moment in time for Dolly Parton as she wrote “Jolene.” Writing a story, telling a life experience, penning a poem, any of these moments can find their way into a song. TRIPPP has explained to Ford Room audiences how the group writes some of their original music.
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Ballot draw set Aug. 23 in Piggott Demolition derby planned Saturday 6: 30 p.
Reading retreat planned for two A-State Heritage Sites this fall
A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.
Municipal filing ends, candidates named
The municipal filing for candidates in the upcoming General Election set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 has ended and the following are the candidates for Piggott, Rector, St.
Donations needed for upkeed of Parks Cemetery
Parks Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your donation,” commented a spokesperson. Donations may be sent to Centennial Bank, P.O. Box 6, Rector, AR 72461 or Michele Layer, 421 N. Ballard, Apt. 20, Rector, AR 72461
Three Rivers College fall registration ends Aug. 16
Registration for fall classes at Three Rivers College is now open to everyone. Students can register online, by phone, or by emailing an advisor. Register soon to get your preferred classes and make sure your schedule works for you.
Exciting new addition to Piggott School
Piggott School District Superintendent, Freddie Bowen, is proud to see all the planning come to fruition this school year as the Lil Mohawk Daycare opens. “We are excited to start this new adventure in finding quality daycare for kids.
Clay County 4-H win first place at State O-Rama
The 2024 4-H O-Rama: Undercover Clover was held at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Tuesday, July 23 through Friday, July 26. Each year contests are held at the state level.