Sports

Piggott High School sports banquet held

The Piggott Sports banquet was held Thursday, May 19. Male and female athletes from basketball, softball, and baseball were honored. A new award was given this year in honor of Coach Matt Sutfin. The athletes chosen embody passion and drive for the game of basketball, much like Coach Sutfin. The male and female athlete that received this prestigious award were Shawn-Hudson Seegraves and Emma Langley.
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HEARN SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT

Pearson Hearn signed his letter of intent to attend Crowley’s Ridge College to continue his passion for baseball. Hearn, the son of Shawn and Crystal Hearn, signed his letter at PHS on Thursday, May 12 at PHS. Hearn’s family, friends and schoolmates were there to show their support and pride in his accomplishment. Pictured are, from left: Brenden Camp CRC coach, coach Shawn Hearn, Pearson Hearn, Crystal Hearn, Easton Hearn and coach Chris Brantley. (Courtesy photo)
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LEMMONS SIGNS WITH CRC

Piggott High School was the setting for a signing ceremony Thursday, May 12, for senior Nate Lemmons. The son of Emily Lemmons, Nate signed his letter of intent to attend Crowley’s Ridge College and continue his baseball career. Nate had many supporters there to show their support in his accomplishment. Pictured are, from left: Crowley’s Ridge coach Brenden Camp, Hayden Lemmons, Nate, Holden Tarno and coach Chris Brantley. (Courtesy photo)
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Free fishing days to be observed in June

Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Hutchinson, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer.
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Arkansas squirrel season now open

LITTLE ROCK — With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and ready. Arkansas’s squirrel season opened May 15, and for those who enjoy chasing these treetop targets, it’s a great excuse to be in the woods.
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AGFC to host free workshop

SPRINGDALE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will host a free one-day workshop for anyone interested in learning about wildlife rehabilitation and the rules concerning rehabilitating native animals in Arkansas at 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. May 21 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center. This workshop was originally planned for February but had to be postponed due to inclement weather.
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Rector High School holds annual athletic banquet

A large crowd was in attendance as family and friends gathered at the RHS gymnasium Tuesday, May 10 to honor student athletes of the 2021-2022 school year. As Coach David Hendrix said, “It was a good year to be a Cougar”. All senior high teams advanced to state this year and junior high teams were also very successful. The most prestigious awards given that evening were Male and Female Athlete of the Year given to John Ford Hendrix and Ellie Ford.
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Free fishing days to be observed in June

Residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas noon Friday, June 10, until midnight Sunday night, June 12, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and approved by Gov. Hutchinson, Free Fishing Weekend gives many people the opportunity to enjoy the amazing angling The Natural State has to offer.
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COLE SIGNS WITH CRC

The Piggott High School Library was the site of a signing ceremony Tuesday, May 3, for senior Kalaya Cole. The daughter of Angela Cole, Kalaya signed her letter of intent to attend Crowley’s Ridge College where she will continue her volleyball career. Cole’s family, friends and teammates were there to show their support and pride in her accomplishment. Pictured are, from left – Coach Drew Ratcliff, Volleyball Coach Erica Burns, Kalaya, and Toni Hardin Crowley’s Ridge College assistant volleyball coach. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)
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