Just some of the kitchen crew members at this year's Pollard picnic.

The crowd continues to build at the Pollard picnic as the morning progresses.

More from Pollard's annual picnic.

This wasn't the winning bubble, but made a good showing at the Pollard picnic.

The colorguard raises the American flag for the first time on the new flagpole in front of the Clay County courthouse. Recently the lighting was installed to complete the project.

A unique view of the new flagpole.

The Clarks of St. Charles, Mo., returned to Piggott to mark their 60th wedding anniversary, and renewed their vows with Davey Winberry officiating. Like thousands of other couples, the Clarks said their nuptials in "The Marrying Town" way back when.

Members of the Piggott RC club hosted a visit from the Wings Across America plane that is making its way from coast to coast. Tom Roberts (front-right) was the pilot of record, but all members took a turn flying the SQuiRT.

The early-morning crowd at the annual St. Francis picnic, as they await the baby contests.

Another generation of picnic-goers enjoys the swings at St. Francis.

The weather at this year's St. Francis picnic was near perfect as these folks can attest.

It takes several photos of the little contest winners to get a good one..here's one that didn't make the cut from St. Francis.

Work continued in July on the new fire station at Pollard.

A large crowd packed the Hemingway barn studio for the 10th anniversary of the local museum, and to hear from John Hemingway, grandson of the famous author who spent time in Piggott.

Dr. Ruth Hawkins of ASU speaks at the HPMEC anniversay as John Hemingway (right) prepares to speak. Also pictured is ASU Chancellor Robert Potts (far left) and several ladies trying to find a place to sit in the packed studio.

Two unidentified visitors view the new Hemingway timeline exhibit in the barn studio of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center.

John Hemingway signed dozens of books at the local event, here Suzie Morris gets an autograph while Piggott Mayor Gerald Morris waits his turn.

Fire destroyed the Rector lumberyard the last week of July, with firefighters from across the region providing mutual aid in battling the blaze.

The men of Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church recently completed several improvement projects, including the addition of a wheelchair ramp, sod and new flower beds.