The Mississippi Mudcatters hit Old Man River for a successful haul in the first fishing excursion of the 2022 season on Thursday, April 28. The fishing team caught 15 fish totaling 285 pounds. The largest catfish weighed 61 pounds. Pictured on Dennis Haines, Glen Young, Wayne Hendley. Not pictured is Sonny Rigdon.
Tax deductible donations are being accepted for Corning’s recreational project, including: M. B.
J.M. Hawks is president of the bank. Since the organization, the Barker two-story brick was bought from W.D. Polk for $1,600 cash. and the following shareholder subscribed for the number of shares opposite their name, out of W.E. Talley’s 680 shares: W.R. Welch, 8; Mrs. Ida M. Beloate, 4; C.V. Beloate, 8; W.W. Bee, 8; and Mrs. Joe Spence. 4. The Barker Brick is to be fitted up and the new bank opened for business April 1st.
Faces of democ Last week the Courier and some of our sister newspapers owned by CherryRoad Media in Arkansas had a visit from the new Vice President of Growth and Development, Lee Bachlet. I proudly discussed the Courier and our community. I explained that we strive to cover local news, and our people, all while fulfilling our role of watchdog for the community. It’s a delicate balance. The newspaper has to have the backs of local residents and support the school, local governments and businesses. I like to think of the newspaper as a vehicle to help people in the community. The role of the newspaper should be about doing what you can to help solve problems in the town and county where it resides. It’s about supporting the community by shining a light on what is right and what needs to be fixed. It’s challenging work, especially if an entity tries to throw up a roadblock to transparency that is a right given to the public.
It’s that time of year...track meets and other outdoor events. When I was in school we didn’t have organized track, but we did the same things that they do today, only with home-made equipment and rules that changed every day, according to how the biggest person present wanted it! We didn’t have 4-H clubs in school either.
Workers repair the Union Pacific railroad tracks at Hwy 62/E. Elm Street crossing in Corning.
Candidates running for offices that serve Clay County residents came together on Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center gymnasium at the Clay County Candidate Forum to introduce themselves and meet area residents. The main focus of the forum was the Clay County Sheriff race between former sheriff, Ronnie Cole and current Chief Deputy Russ Latimer. Also attending the event were two candidates running for the State Representative seat held by State Rep. Joe Jett, Jeremy Wooldridge – Republican and Teresa Roofe – Democrat. Each introduced themselves to the crowd and stated their beliefs about the po sition and their plans.
The rich northeast Arkansas soil and farming is buried in the genes of Larry Huckabay and his family. He grew up on a farm as did his late father, Bill and his dad before him. This year Larry’s farming heritage and his family’s dedication to agriculture is being honored in the 75th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program after being selected as the 2022 Clay County Farm Family of the Year.