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A trip back to the marrying town (09/04/08)
The city of Piggott's reputation as "The Marrying Town" has made the community well known across portions of the central United States. It's possible for a person to travel to about any city in some parts of Missouri and Illinois and you'll find someone who was married in Piggott or whose parents or grandparents were married here. ...

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...

Sirens installed in downtown Piggott (09/04/08)
The wail of sirens was heard throughout downtown Piggott Friday afternoon, as city officials tested the new tornado siren that was installed earlier that day behind city hall. The multi-horn unit, which is mounted on a power pole between city hall and the Clay County Jail, was purchased with grant money applied for earlier this year. ...

Clay County Fair in honor of Hancock (09/04/08)
The 2008 edition of the annual Clay County Fair will kick off this Saturday, Sept. 6, and this year the members of the Fair Association have dedicated the event to the memory of Jenny Hancock. The long-time 911 coordinator, who passed away this spring, Hancock volunteered her time at the fair for some 30 years and was the first women to serve on the Fair Board...

Young Lady mohawks off to strong start (08/28/08)
Prior to Monday afternoon's season kick-off at PHS, Lady Mohawk head volleyball coach Melissa Williams was non-committal on how her young team might fare in the coming season. "Ask me tomorrow," was her only comment...

Mohawks prepare for opener against visiting Valley View (09/04/08)
Friday night the Piggott Mohawks will host the Valley View Blazers in their season-opener at Parker Field. Kickoff for the non-conference game is set for 7:30 p.m. The Tribe begins season three under Coach Dave Hendrix with a good deal of returning talent on both sides of the football, and playoff experience to boot. ...

Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum hosting annual Native American Day (08/28/08)
The sights and sounds of another era will once again visit the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center in Piggott on Saturday, Sept. 13, as the museum hosts its fifth annual Native American Day...

It happened here, years ago (09/04/08)
1968 Last minute plans for the Clay County Fair were underway 40 years ago this coming week as the annual event would be held Sept. 12-14. This year's edition would include two big nights of rodeo action. ...

Clay County Fair Schedule Set (08/20/08)
The 2008 edition of the annual Clay County Fair will kick off Saturday, Sept. 6, as the last minute plans are being completed. The fair will open with kids day activities at 10 a.m. on that date, and the antique tractor pull will be held in the arena beginning at 10:30 a.m. ...

National recognition for Vangilder (08/28/08)
For the last 13 years, Clay County farmers have been aware of the hard work and dedication of Clay County Extension agent Andy Vangilder. Following a recent ceremony, more people around the country have had the opportunity to learn about Vangilder and why he is such a valuable part of this region's crop production...