The Courier requests prayers for a loyal reader and an avid reader of the Lowe Down each week, Debbie Couch. Debbie fell a few weeks ago and broke her shoulders and injured her knee. She is currently in the Corning Therapy & Living Center undergoing rehabilitation. Prayers are also needed for her son, Todd who is seeing after her and eager for her return home.
This article was previously published in the March 2023 publication for the Arkansas Municipal League, By Michael Hudson, project coordinator for the University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED). Cities and towns should actively engage in creating community events because they offer many positive impacts.
According to Clay County Courier records, the library movement in Corning began in 1901 when ladies in town organized The Corning Culture Club. Fast forward to 2023 and a lot of attention was paid in our state during this legislative session to what are considered “culture war” bills or issues, such as bills banning drag shows, prosecuting librarians for distributing “harmful” material to minors and restricting pronoun usage.
Celebrating 150 Years of the City of Corning & Clay County in 2023 Kindergarten Visitors... This group of children who are enrolled in Mrs.
For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1989 In case you haven’t noticed, we have a new correspondent at Success.
Corning Gifted and Talented students traveled to Conway on Saturday, April 1 to the Arkansas Odyssey of the Mind State Finals at Hendrix College. After a long day of Long Term Performances, Style, and Spontaneous competitions the Corning’s Problem 5 Division 1 Team; The Most Dramatic Problem Ever, walked away with the State Championship and are advancing to World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing in May. Problem 3 Division 2 Team; Classics . . . Walls of Troy, claimed State Runner-Up and will also advance to the World Finals. The Problem 1 Division 2 Team; Vehicle Pirates and the Treasures, represented Corning well placing third.
The Lady Bobcats took an early lead over the Lady Mohawks and took home a 15-2 victory on Thursday, March 30 in Piggott. The Lady Cats secured the victory due to eight runs in the first inning thanks to singles by Kenlie Watson, Ava Goodman, Katie Zimmer, Addison George, a fielder’s choice by Jayden Brickley, a walk by Hayleigh Cox and a groundout by Kylie Zimmer.
“Even on the worst days a tractor ride and an open field was all it took to make things right.” -Anonymous Bobby LaDon Blankenship was one of the nine children born to L.E. and Ethel Blankenship.
Polly Boyd, 84, of Perry, GA passed away March 27, 2023 at Advanced Health and Rehab in Jeffersonville, GA. Mrs.
Michael Campbell, 69, of Corning passed away March 28, 2023 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr.