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Wishes for a Happy New Year
Posted Wednesday, December 30, at 10:45 AM I don't think anyone is going to call 2009 a red-letter year. Any year that will be remembered for costing billions of dollars, thanks to the ice storm and wet conditions for regional farmers, won't be remembered with fondness. It's the same way many folks remember years of drought and unusually hot weather...
Are they still handing out cash? The federal stimulus gravy train has caused a bit of a feeding-frenzy across the United States. The government, in an attempt to shore up the economy and get more cash into the loop, has been printing the stuff night and day and pumping it into various parts of the country. ...
Reunion update Several classes of PHS, and other groups and families,are planning reunions for the Fourth of July weekend, here is an overview for those out of towners who don't subscribe to the full print on-line edition. The Piggott High School class of 1959 will hold a 50-year reunion Friday, July 3, at the American Legion building in Campbell. All former classmates are invited to attend. Those who want more information may contact June (Vancil) Williams at 598-3357...
PHS reunion update Several classes from Piggott High School are planning reunions for the Fourth of July weekend, here is an overview for those out of towners who don't subscribe to the full print on-line edition. The Piggott High School class of 1959 will hold a 50-year reunion Friday, July 3, at the American Legion building in Campbell. All former classmates are invited to attend. Those who want more information may contact June (Vancil) Williams at 598-3357...
Just a note of thanks to the 50-plus readers who submitted photos for our upcoming ice storm special volume. We received over 700 photos, and there were some great ones. We then narrowed those down to around 125, of which the top 40 or so were earmarked for the book...
The Piggott Times is compiling a commemorative volume to document the ice storm of late-January, and we're giving our readers a chance to be involved. We're looking for the best of your ice storm photos, and the best of the best will be featured on the back cover of our special edition. Others will be used throughout the volume...
Most important part of a 'Town Hall' meeting It's fairly simple that a "Town Hall" style meeting, as is planned for Dec. 30 in Piggott, can't be held without the "town". The meeting, which is set for 7 p.m. at The Piggott Diner, has been planned to seek input from the public on just where we need to focus our economic development efforts. It's imperative that everyone is represented as our city leaders choose what path to take for the future, and questions are currently being sought...
Are you big enough to be bailed-out? Earlier this year I wrote an editorial about the economic stimulus checks that were used to try to jump-start a stale economy. I was against the idea at the time, and still find it a ridiculous effort, due to the fact that we have to borrow the money and then pay interest on it later. ...
Annual public meeting for Piggott Schools Monday night the Piggott Public Schools board of education will host a public meeting in conjunction with their regular monthly meeting. The gathering will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the administration building. The public meeting is required each year by the state, due to the fact that the district accepts certain funding. The gathering is designed to allow questions and input from the public on these matters, and others of interest to school patrons...
Back to school time It's back to school time for students across the region, and here in Piggott. Local students will resume classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at both campuses. In light of that, a recent report has some good news for local patrons. You may have seen the reports on school rankings, which chose Valley View as the number one district in the state of Arkansas. Well, did you wonder how the Piggott schools faired?...
Piggott did a good job of hosting KAIT's Good Neighbor Tour this past Tuesday evening. A good crowd turned out at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum for the live broadcasts at 5:00 and 6 p.m., and despite an early shower the weather was tolerable. All of the KAIT folks that I spoke with were impressed by what our town had to offer, and most promised to come back when they had more time...
Happy Fourth of July As we observe Independence Day 2008 I'd like for everyone to take a moment to remember those who have kept our country free. Our founding fathers fought to offer us a chance to live and worship freely, and countless men and women have sacrificed their lives since to keep it that way...
School board filing period starts soon The filing period for individuals interested in running for a position on the Piggott school board begins July 11. According to the county clerk's office the period this year will be from Friday, July 11 until noon on Friday, July 18. Piggott School board president Shawn Parker is completing his second five-year term and has indicated that he will not be running for re-election. ...
Economic development key to strong future The move by the Piggott City Council recently to fund the hiring of an economic development director was bold, and neccessary. Last December local voters rejected a proposed sales tax issue that would have funded the hiring of such a person, now the city fathers have stepped-up to help insure a bright future for our town...
Cole gets recount Incumbent Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole has requested, and will recieve, a recount of the votes in last Tuesday's Democratic Primary election. Changes in the election day numbers, and problems in other parts of the state were cited by Cole in making the request along with the urging of citizens throughout the county...
New ground Although we've just begun with our new web effort obviously it's already drawing interest. Sorry to hear that our first response was negative, but as the response noted it is a work in progress. As we progress things will improve and we feel that the new and improved website will offer so much more than we could before. We just need a short time to work out the bugs...
Comments sought on new site Any comments on the development of our new site?
Remember, we are in the early stages.
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Ryan Rogers has covered every type of event in Clay County over the past several years. As a native of the area, he understands the importance of local news to the residents of Piggott and the county as a whole.
Hot topics Wishes for a Happy New Year(0 ~ 10:46 AM, Dec 30)
Are they still handing out cash?
Reunion update
PHS reunion update
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