News
Personnel, finance discussed by Rector School Board
Rector School Board met on July 8 at the Administration building and addressed standard issues regarding personnel and finance. Minutes from June 10 and June 25 were approved. The special meeting on June 25 addressed a move from English teacher for Ashley Dixon to High School Counselor. Makensie Walker was hired as English teacher. Stephen Dement was hired as Groundskeeper/ Maintenance. Ryan Rogers was hired as ISS Aide. Casey Vaughn was hired as Nurse/ Aide. Minutes from the regular meeting on June 10 addressed resignations from Caleb Thomas, Bridgette Branson, Deshea McCain, Chelsea Clark and Tony Sanders. Hunter Smith and Hannah Burk were hired as high school and elementary teachers, respectively.
BRIEFS
The seventh annual Mohawk Football Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, July 25, at the Sugar Creek Country Club and is being hosted by the Piggott Mohawk Football Boosters. Tee off is set for 9 a. m. with registration beginning at 8: 30 a. m. The event is a 18 hole four- person scramble and is limited to 18 teams. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Daniel Gossett at 870598- 7281 or Mistie Gossett at 870- 598- 4190.
Elementary fire alarm system approved at Piggott School Board meeting
Piggott School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, July 9 with all board members in attendance. Member Fallon Winscott made a motion to waive the reading of the previous month’s minutes which all approved and the financials were also approved.
BRAD summer energy assistance program underway
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) announces Summer Energy Assistance began accepting applications on Monday July 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1984 Mayor George Cook and board chairman Don Roeder moved the first shovels of dirt for the ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the future library building Thursday. Site work is already underway.
RHS Helping Hands Foundation announces Guy and Willie Whitney Scholarship
With gratitude, RHS Helping Hands Foundation President Sherri Dills has announced, along with Secretary- Treasurer Heather Simmons, a new endowed scholarship that will honor the memory and legacy of Guy and Willie Whitney. Marvin and Jenny Whitney selected RHS Helping Hands Foundation to honor the lasting impact of Willie Whitney, a revered English teacher at Rector High School.
Summer Feeding Program continues at local schools
Once again this year, both the Piggott and Rector School Districts are taking part in the USDA Summer Feeding program. Under the federally-funded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.
Annual Piggott Fourth of July Picnic held
Despite the excessive heat, turnout was good for the 97th edition of the Piggott Fourth of July Picnic and Parade, held Thursday, July 4. The annual picnic, which serves to provide continued maintenance and upkeep for the local cemetery, kicked-off Wednesday evening with the first four pageants, along with an armband night on the midway.