It happened here, years ago (08/28/08)
1968 The Piggott Chamber of Commerce heard from Steve Bell of Sikeston at their meeting 40 years ago last week, on the benefits of cable television. Bell is currently trying to work out a deal to acquire a cable franchise for the city of Piggott...

It happened years ago (08/20/08)
1968 A southbound Cotton Belt freight train struck a car that was stuck on the tracks in the city this past Saturday evening. Luckily the driver, Clyde Busby, 71, of Piggott got out before the train arrived. ...

It happened here, years ago (08/13/08)
1968 A total of 4,801 voters turned out for the primary run-off for Clay County judge 40 years ago this past week, with Vernon Call edging-out Carl Ermert 2,872-1,929. In other news, the Greenway picnic was rained-out again this year before the Miss Greenway pageant..and it was re-set for Friday, Aug. ...

It happened here, years ago (08/07/08)
1968 The recent primary election results were certified by 24 committeemen at the Piggott courthouse 40 years ago this week, with county clerk Boyce McLeskey overseeing the effort. Meanwhile, a tragic story out of the Chicago-area as it was reported that six members of a former Piggott family were killed in a car crash involving a man being chased by police. ...

It happened here, years ago (07/31/08)
1968 A total of 5,444 Clay County voters cast ballots in the primary election 40 years ago this week. A runoff will be held between Judge Carl Ermert and Vernon Call, while S.B. Haley was elected treasurer. ...

It happened here, years ago (07/24/08)
1968 Carolyn Campbell of Piggott was named Miss Pollard 1968 at the annual pageant in that community, first alternate was Diane Hughes and second was Barbara Batey (now Carrens). Lee Davis won the baby contest, David Brown won the bubble gum contest and Steve Welty finished second.. ...

It happened here, years ago (07/17/08)
1968 The region was preparing for the primary election July 30, this week in 1968. There were several local contested races and six candidates will compete to see who faces Win Rockefeller for governor. ...

It happened here, years ago (07/10/08)
1968 Barbara Featherston was named Miss Piggott 40 years ago this past week. This year's picnic grossed over $23,000, an increase of more than $7,500 according to the cemetery board. ...

It happened here, years ago (07/03/08)
1968 The Piggott Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet the candidate's night 40 years ago last week, and heard from all eight men running for the first district congressional seat. Meanwhile, news of the annual Fourth of July picnic will be found in next week's paper due to an early press date...

It happened here, years ago (06/26/08)
1968 The Chamber of Commerce planned a meet the candidates night 40 years ago this week to hear from the men seeking the seat of former Congressman Took Gathings. The event was set for June 27, at the War Memorial Building. ...

It happened here, years ago (06/18/08)
1968 Sad news out of Nimmons 40 years ago this past week as it was reported that Jimmy Wayne Parks, 23, was killed in a tractor accident June 14 at Carryville. In other news, Vilas Elder, president of the Piggott Cemetery Association, reported that plans continue for the annual picnic and that this year's crowd is expected to be the largest ever...

It happened here, years ago (06/11/08)
1968 Plans continued for the Piggott Fourth of July picnic 40 years ago this past week, as committee members were named. Heading-up the barbecue preparation this year will be Elmer Stewart, Jessie Crow and Andrew Clayton. Meanwhile, plans also continued for the annual Pollard picnic on July 17 and the St. Francis picnic which is set for July 24...

It happened here, years ago (06/04/08)
Times News Staff 1968 The re-vamped Piggott Swimming Pool re-opened 40 years ago this past week. The Jaycees have re-painted the building and the Jaycettes made new curtains for the dressing rooms. This year's lifeguards are Mike Faucett and Link Fuller...

It happened here, years ago (05/28/08)
1968 A total of 70 seniors graduated Piggott High 40 years ago this past week; keynote speaker was Dr. H.E. Williams, President of Southern Baptist College. In other news, June 7 is the date set for the closure of the local business office of the phone company..but payments can be made in the future at Morris' IGA...

It happened here, years ago (05/21/08)
1968 Greenway High School held graduation ceremonies 40 years ago this past week, this year's valedictorian was Ronnie Benson and the salutatorian was Ricky Smart. Meanwhile, the PHS cheerleaders for the coming year have been introduced, they are--Donajo Cluck, Rhonda Wiley, Brenda Cate, Barbara Featherston, Linda Stidham and Donetta Hughes...

It happened here, years ago (05/14/08)
1968 The school year was drawing to a close 40 years ago this week. Piggott High would hold their junior-senior banquet and prom May 17 and baccalaureate services May19 with graduation set for May22. This year's valedictorian at PHS is Robert Fry Jr. and salutatorian is Susan Throgmorton. Meanwhile Greenway High School will graduate 25 seniors May 17...

It happened here, years ago (05/08/08)
1968 The Piggott City Council passed a resolution, 40 years ago this past week that would reduce electric rates by about 10 percent. The move came after an engineer calculated that the city could make the cut and stay within the budget..and noted that there may be another reduction in the future...

It happened here, years ago (04/30/08)
1968 The Piggott Chamber of Commerce and the city joined forces 40 years ago last week to erect signs at two local industrial parks. Rex Cate and Ernest "Buck" Thomas reported that one sign was erected on the ten-acre plot on the east edge of the city (where Country Mart now sits) and another was located on the south edge of town in the eight-acre site (swimming pool-Darling area). ...

It happened here, years ago (04/23/08)
1968 Big news out of Memphis 40 years ago this past Friday as Piggott's own Deborah M. "Debbie" Sale won the Miss Memphis pageant, taking the crown over 25 other Midsouth beauties. In other news, members of the local citizens band radio club have joined together and are forming a Civil Defense unit. The effort will be coordinated by sheriff Burness Dalton...

It happened here, years ago (04/19/08)
1968 Tornado-spawned winds tore through the region 40 years ago this past week, destroying two barns on the Tennie Johnson farm southeast of Greenway. The past week also brought with it a meeting of the National Farm Organization at the Pollard school. The featured speaker for the meeting was Charles Sisson of Viola, who spoke to the group about farmers needing more control over prices and costs...

It happened (04/19/08)
1968 The Piggott Fire Department accepted the donation of several new pieces of equipment from the Lion's Club 40 years ago this past week, including oxygen masks, tanks and accessories. In other news, winners of the Greenway schools spelling bee were Sherry Parks, Kathy Cowgill and Richard Benson...