Piggott Community Hospital EMS was recognized Wednesday, June 5 by the Arkansas Department of Health at a ceremony held in Jonesboro for their stroke care performance. Piggott Community Hospital EMS achieved Ruby Status for stroke band documentation based on the level of adherence to the defect-free care measure.
Please note that due to the ‘Juneteenth’ federal holiday and closing of post offices, all June 19 mailed newspapers will be delayed. Newspaper racks and pickup subscriptions will be available as usual on Wednesday.
PIGGOTT - Piggott Public Library launched their Summer Reading Program with a bang on Wednesday, June 5 as they hosted their Community Helpers program. Over 150 children and adults had the opportunity to inspect the numerous displays set up by local community helpers including Piggott Community Hospital, Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce, Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, HIPPY, Clay County Health Unit, Families, Inc., BRAD, Piggott State Bank, Piggott School District Superintendent Freddie Bowen, Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Piggott Police and Fire Departments, City of Piggott and Municipal Light Water and Sewer.
joyed exploring emergency vehicles and engaging with a variety of hometown heroes including beekeepers, wildlife officers, teachers, survivalists, forestry officers, nurses, police officers, firefighters, conservationists, city workers, and many more. They had the freedom to move from station to station, interacting with our fantastic volunteers at their own pace.
“The flag of the United States be 13 alternate stripes red and white, that the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” This resolution by John Adams was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, placing our nation’s banner in the spotlight as a respected symbol.
Laying this symbol of America to rest is a humbling experience and should be done with care. The Flag Code expresses that the preferred way of disposal is through a dignified manner, preferably burning.
According to the United States Flag Code, American flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset. Lowering the banner at night is considered another way to show our utmost respect to the symbol and those who served. However, with enough illumination, it is perfectly acceptable to represent your patriotism throughout the night.
The Flag Code was adopted to protect our nation’s symbol of freedom and accomplishment of those who have served. If you are unfamiliar with the rules of the banner, it’s possible to be unintentionally disrespectful.
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In classrooms across the country, millions of students partake in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Unfortunately, many have merely memorized the words without understanding the significance it has to their country and freedom.
