House fire claims life of Piggott man
A Piggott home was destroyed in an early morning fire that claimed the life of Mike Howell on Wednesday, Sept. 3 Firefighters were called to the home of Howell at 256 S. 7th Avenue at 5:12 a.m.
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Two deceased found in Knobel residence
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at approximately 7:51 p.m. the department was contacted about a welfare check at a residence on 5th Street in Knobel. The caller advised they had not been able to make contact with the individuals for several days. At approximately 8:20 p.m. a deputy arrived at the residence but was unable to get anyone to answer the door. The deputy then made a forced entry into the residence where he found Tina Keas, 45, and Dewey Ramsey, 69, deceased. The sheriff’s department and the corner do not suspect foul play at this time. Both individuals have been sent to the State Crime Lab to determine a cause of death. The investigation is ongoing but anyone who might have information into this matter are asked to contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 870-5982270.
City of Piggott receives grant for water system improvements
The City of Piggott recently was the recipient of a $499,950 Community Development Block Grant for water system improvements. Piggott Mayor Bradley Scheffler was among the recipients from the Arkansas communities who attended the awards ceremony Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Governor’s Conference Room in Little Rock. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission presented the grants during the ceremony.
Rigdon’s handmade bats, rolling pins continue to benefit local cemeteries
For nearly a decade, Sonny Rigdon has quietly turned his woodworking hobby into a heartfelt mission to support his community.
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum holds informational community meeting
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center held an informational community meeting on Monday, Aug. 18 regarding the National Heritage Area System. The meeting was held at the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum.
Rector Labor Day Picnic offers full weekend of fun
A younger-than-I-am friend asked me in polite conversation, “What’s your favorite part of Labor Day?”
Extension hosts fish fry, interpretive event
Prior to the August Quorum Court meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, the Clay County justices and county administration met at 5:30 p.m. at the Black River Trap and Skeet Club where Clay County Extension agents held a fish fry and interpretive event.
RHSSHOF induction ceremony set Saturday
Hall of Fame to welcome class of 2025
95th Annual Greenway Picnic held
Cooler temperatures and a nice breeze greeted those attending the 95th annual Greenway Picnic held Saturday, Aug. 2. The picnic is traditionally held on the first Saturday of each August, with the proceeds benefiting the continued upkeep of the Mitchell Cemetery. In a recent picnic planning meeting, board members and those in attendance voted unanimously to change the 96th Annual Greenway Picnic to be held in 2026, as well as future picnics, to the first Saturday in October.
Piggott City Councilman, former business owner Kevin Jones dies at 66
The City of Piggott, and much of the surrounding area, continues to mourn the death of city councilman and former business owner Kevin Jones.