Newsletter-Late-Week
French, third generation doctor in Duckworth family
Hillary French, a 2009 graduate of Piggott High School, graduated from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 17, 2025 with plans to practice in Piggott at the end of her residency at UAMS North Central Regional Campus-Batesville. French did her masters in 2020 and graduated from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith in 2021 and began medical school in July of 2021.
Casey and Jade Simpson named Clay County Farm Family of the Year
TheArkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has honored agricultural families across the state for 78 years. This year, the program has selected Casey and Jade Simpson of Rector as the recipient of the 2025 Clay County Farm Family of the Year award.
Clay County Times-Democrat launches “Community Insider Business” Program
The Clay County Times-Democrat is launching a new initiative designed to strengthen connections between local businesses and the community, while offering added value to newspaper subscribers.
Piggott School Board meets
Piggott School Board met in special session on Thursday, May 22 with board members Jacob Richardson, Fallon Winscott and Rob Chandler in attendance.
Piggott graduation held Saturday
The Piggott High School Class of 2025 held their commencement Saturday, May 10 at noon with a packed house of family, friends and fellow students. Class members were presented with many scholarships and awards as well as the much-anticipated diplomas.
Memorial Day services to be observed
Piggott and Rector to host ceremonies
Rector School Board approves financial statement, accepts resignations
Rector School Board met in regular session on Monday, May 12, at the Administration building. After hearing from both building level principals regarding the conclusion of spring testing season, the board approved the Superintendent’s financial statement for April, 2025. The Operating Fund balance is recorded as $1,277,886.26, Building fund at $4,729,768.30 and when combined with Federal funds, cafeteria funds, the total fund assets is approved at $5,864,863.69.
Rector graduation ceremony held
The Rector High School graduation program was encapsulated by the Valedictorian, Emma Holmes, and the Salutatorian, Austin Simmons, in their addresses on Sunday afternoon, May 4, in the Rector gymnasium. Both graduates gave accolades to the entire Rector community along with their parents, teachers, and fellow students for contributions to a special Graduation Day.
Piggott gears up for 26th annual car show
Piggott and Heritage Park will soon come alive with the rumble of car engines as the Piggott Heritage Car Show hosts its 26th annual show. Entrants from several states participate every year for this highly anticipated event for street rods, classic and custom cars and trucks, as well as motorcycles of all genres.