The Memorial Day holiday weekend is less than two weeks away.

Whether you’re headed to the lake or just across town, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office urges you to buckle up.

Beginning Monday, May 20, state, county and city law enforcement officers will be cracking down on motorists who are not using seat belts as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Colonel Stan Witt, director of the ASP and Governor’s Highway Safety representative, urges everyone to “buckle up on every trip, every time, both day and night—no excuses.”

Have an antique car, truck or tractor you’ve spent time and effort rebuilding? On Saturday, May 25, you’re invited to show off your hard work.

The Fulton County Homecoming Car, Cycle and Antique Tractor Show will be held during the 64th Annual Homecoming Festival in Salem.

The show, sponsored by Hill’s Auto Sales, will start at 10 a.m. in the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s south parking lot located on Highway 62/412.

The town of Piggott is gearing up for the 15th Annual Piggott Heritage Park Car Show which will be held Friday through Sunday, May 17-19.

The events begin Friday evening with a chicken wing dinner followed by karaoke in the Heritage Park amphitheater.

On Saturday morning the Piggott Lions Club will once again serve up a $5 pancake breakfast at the Piggott Community Center.  That afternoon participants will be treated to a pork steak dinner before the cruise to downtown.