Piggott News

Photo/Tammy Curtis David Clayton, the new manager of Tri-County Funeral Homes poses by some of his military awards including a Purple Heart.

Walnut Ridge, Ark.) - Williams Baptist College volleyball players Laura Jardeen-Rhein and Stephanie Hart-Reynolds have received All-American Midwest Conference honors, and six Lady Eagles were named to the academic all-conference squad.

Those on hand in Little Rock for the awarding of grant monies for the BRAD HeadStart project included, from left: Front--Rhonda Ahrent, assistant HeadStart director, Jeffery Spencer, USDA area director, Rep.

The Traditional Ladies of Piggott are hosting their annual Christmas Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

Many Arkansas residents are hoping fortune smiles upon them, as large numbers of customers have purchased Powerball tickets since they first went on sale Halloween night.

Work on the Rector Visitors Center continues to move forward, as the historic site grows closer to its original appearance through modern efforts.

A South Garfield Street man was fortunate to escape injury Friday when an out-of-control vehicle slammed through the wall of his home in Piggott.

The following is the complete transcript of a written statement delivered to the Piggott Schools Board of Education by Latraca Moore at their Nov.

The Clay County Health Unit conducted a mass flu vaccination clinic Thursday, Oct.

Piggott is a far piece from Little Rock - in fact The Observer has never been there that we can remember.

Craig Morris is a talented performer with local ties who is offering his support in strengthening the community by helping those who need it most.

A special meeting of the Piggott School Board was held Thursday, Oct. 22, to discuss the threat and evacuation that occurred last Wednesday.

The future of the Piggott Armory was discussed at great length at Monday's meeting of the Piggott City Council.

The Piggott Community Center took on the sights and sounds of Christmas Tuesday, Oct.

The Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation will present a benefit showing of The River Within at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

Hospitals and health departments across the Region 8 viewing area are becoming increasingly concerned about the H1N1 virus and vaccination.

Piggott Public Schools, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Health, will be conducting a mass flu vaccination of students Friday, Nov.

Both campuses of the Piggott School District were evacuated late Wednesday morning, after a custodian discovered a bomb threat on the wall of a restroom at the high school.

The 2009 PHS homecoming court and escorts. Pictured are, from left: Front--attendants Pearson Hearn and Micah Harrell.

The Piggott Community Center will take on the look of a holiday wonderland next week as the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet and dinner meeting.