During the long, hot, dog days of summer the Corning Public Library is the perfect place to go and check out new book selections and the library’s services. The library gets new books every week and currently they have a sale shelf with books for only 10cents.
Marie Reed celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party at the Boydsville Community Center on Saturday June 11th. She was surrounded by five generations of family with over 50 family and friends in attendance. The celebration included a BBQ meal and a birthday cake made of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Red Velvet. She would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who made her day special.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO -- Sophie Townsend of Corning, AR, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s and Dean’s Lists for academic achievement during the spring 2022 semester.
Prayer is the armor against all trials. Please pray for the leaders of our country to make good decisions. Pray for all those who suffered a loss due to violence and bless them with the strength to endure the trials they are yet to endure. – Dianne Neill
I was sitting in the backyard, listening to the Royals losing again, taking a break from chores and waiting for the fireflies. Here came a little green man.
If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, you may be interested in a new program launched this week. The Arkansas Legislative Council recently approved the creation and funding for the Dementia Respite Care Pilot Program.
LITTLE ROCK – When people call the state hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect, about 80 percent are assigned to the Division of Children and Family Services. The other 20 percent are considered more serious, and are assigned to the State Police, which has a Division of Crimes Against Children.
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Infant Miss Independence Court Age Group: 0-11 Months Queen Hudsyn Murray and Best Personality 1st Runner Up - Tilly Mae Gomer and Best Dressed 2nd Alternate - Emerald Valdez and Prettiest Smile 3rd Alternate - Sylvi Gough 4th Alternate - Everlyn Cole Tiny Miss Independence Court Age Group: 12-23 Months Queen Charlotte Rudd and Best Dressed 1st Alternate - Coralie French and Best Personality 2nd Alternate - Rylee Newell and Prettiest Smile 3rd Alternate - Jadelynn Browning 4th Alternate - Freya Russom Toddler Miss Independence Court Age Group: 2-3 Year Olds Queen Meredith Standley, Best Personality 1st Alternate - Korijo Godwin, Prettiest Smile 2nd Alternate - Parker Love McAllister, Best Dressed 3rd Alternate - Lennon Gilmore 4th Alternate - Lennyn Grooms Petite Miss Independence Court Age Group: 4-6 Year Olds Queen Korleigh Glasgow, Best Personality 1st Alternate - Heidi Benson 2nd Alternate - Vivian DeVault 3rd Alternate - Eliana Rudd, Best Dressed 4th Alternate - Graceyn Banning .