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The Corning City Council met for their Nov. meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center. With all members of the city council present they approved minutes of the previous meeting, Income and Expense Reports, and...

Pandemic effects on human spirit

COVID-19 has ravaged the country and the state of Arkansas for nearly nine months. The negative effects of social distancing, mask mandates has changed the way our population normally interacts. Matt Knight, a licensed mental health counselor,...

Record number of Clay Countians cast votes during 2020 election

Election Commissioner Neal Smith reported a successful Election Day in Clay County with approximately 61.8% of registered voters having voted in the 2020 Election. Due to Covid-19, Smith said, “We had to we condensed our polling sites at the...

Sewer project underway

After much planning, discussion and special meetings throughout 2019 into 2020, the long awaited and a much needed sewer project is underway in Corning. Serious planning for the project began in 2019 with new sewer rates determined in order to...

An interview with Dr. Shane Speights

This is the second article in a two-part series on COVID-19 with Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of NYITCOM at Arkansas State University; College of Osteopathic Medicine; In an interview with Dr. Speights, the physician answers questions and discusses the...

Election Day . . .

Wes Brownfiel came to the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center after getting off work to exercise his right to vote early To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://www.etypeservices.com/J.%20V.%20Rockwell%...

City approved for CARES grant

The Corning City Council met for their Nov. meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center.

By Pam Lowe

Pandemic effects on human spirit

COVID-19 has ravaged the country and the state of Arkansas for nearly nine months. The negative effects of social distancing, mask mandates has changed the way our population normally interacts.

By Pam Lowe

Christmas in the Park – Nov. 28

The lighting of Wynn Park will take place as is the Christmas in the Park tradition on the Saturday, Nov. 28.

Clay Co. players on watch lists for Farm Bureau Insurance Awards

On Nov. 12 Hooten’s Arkansas Football on hootens.com announced the Farm Bureau Insurance watch lists for the 2020 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards.

Bobcats triumphant in first round play-off

Gary Comstock runs the ball down field.

Football Photo credits: Danielle Francis

Lady Rebels eke out win against Lady Cats- 53-52

The Corning Sr. High Girls battled the Riverside Rebels on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at home. The Lady Bobcats had a solid first quarter with 23 points over Riverside’s 10.

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Jeremiah Carter, Gary Bass, Jeremy Worley, David Ladd, Terry Dobbins, Teddy Lindholme, Keith Knowlton and Wayne Sisco.

Gary Bass and David Ladd. Gary Bass is also retiring this month from his work at the Street Department.

City Clerk J'Anna Couch presenting David Ladd with a present from City Hall. The gift is a toilet tissue holder in the image of a pistol with money wrapped around the toilet paper tube.

David Ladd with former City Clerk Fran Edwards.

David Ladd and family. Terry Ladd, Tabitha Moore, Judy Ladd, David Ladd, Kendra Halcomb. Front: Lia Moore and Connor Green.

David Ladd Retirement from Street Department

Thu, 08/27/2020 - 4:48am

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City Attorney Alex Bigger reads ordinance concerning mosquito abatement.

City Council panel practicing social distancing.

Discussion concerning mosquitoes.

Audience at city council meeting practicing social distancing.

Dilapidated trailers on 3rd Street discussed during city council meeting.

Trailers on 3rd Street across from the Corning Cemetery.

4th Street side of dilapidated trailers next to a home on 4th Street.

4th Street side of trailer property.

Photos from May 2020 City Council Meeting

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 9:36pm

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State Senator Blake Johnson shares support for RAAD (Rising Above Alcohol and Drugs) and Partnership for Success.

Derrick Newby, UALR MidSouth introduced the RAAD program to attendees.

Lisa Perry from the Crowley's Ridge Development Council spoke about drug use in Arkansas.

1st Choice Healthcare gave away free backpacks during the event. Rhonda McKinney hands a backpack to a parent.

The Corning School District administration poses with Rylee Grubb, America Youth Advocacy Board Member for Arkansas, SRO Terry Ladd and Daren the Lion and McGruff the Crime Dog.

The Crowley's Ridge Development Council table.

1st Choice Healthcare gave away two bicyles and a Bobcat backpack during the event.

Corning Volunteer Firemen, J.R. Roark - Secretary, Jason Grubb - Chief, and Kelly Carpenter prepare grilled hotdogs.

Corning Volunteer Fireman, Logan Carpenter mans the grill.

Angie White cuts a student's hair as B & B Studio provided free haircuts for children preparing to start school.

The Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RAAD) table was giving away free t-shirts and information concerning drug use in Clay County.

A table of contestants in the watermelon eating contest chow down.

1st Choice hosts 'back to school' event

Wed, 08/14/2019 - 4:12pm

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RAMBLING VINES

I know that I can create more problems and make more messes that anyone that I ever heard of. Take last Saturday afternoon as a for instance.

By Marylea Vines

Group project . . .

Are you sick and tired of the pandemic? Do you want life to somewhat return to normal? What would you do to end the pandemic?

By The Lowe Down

RAMBLING VINES

Now, I want to get this straight in the beginning, I like dogs. Always have, always will.

By Marylea Vines

Wayne Hendley and Dalton Fields haul in a catfish on the Mississippi River with Dennis Haines behind the wheel. Dave Harrison is capturing the video. The video corresponds with a front page photo in the July 2, 2020 issue of the Clay County Courier called, "Mississippi Mudcatters" featuring Wayne Hendley, Sunny Ridgon, Dalton Fields, Glen Young, Dennis Haines, and Dave Henderson.

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City approved for CARES grant

Pandemic effects on human spirit

Christmas in the Park – Nov. 28

Sports

Clay Co. players on watch lists for Farm Bureau Insurance Awards

Bobcats triumphant in first round play-off

Lady Rebels eke out win against Lady Cats- 53-52

Photo Gallery

David Ladd Retirement from Street Department

Photos from May 2020 City Council Meeting

1st Choice hosts 'back to school' event

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RAMBLING VINES

Group project . . .

RAMBLING VINES

Mudcatters on the Mississippi

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