Alma Bland
Alma Bland, 98, of Paragould, formerly of Corning passed away May 8, 2023 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs.
May 2023
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Clay Co. Jail Training Course underway
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department is pleased to announce the jail training course that is required for new jailers began on Monday, May 8 at 8 a.m. The training consists of 56 hours and will last the entire week. Senator Blake Johnson, Rep. Jeremy Wooldridge and Public Safety Director Mike Hager were instrumental in getting the training class scheduled quickly. Sheriff Ronnie Cole states, “This is another obstacle out of the way to opening the jail.” In addition to Johnson, Wooldridge and Hager, the Sheriff’s Department also appreciates the City of Piggott for the use of City Hall to conduct the training course.
Drug arrest at Hargraves Corner
On May 7, 2023 at 2:06 a.m. a Clay County deputy observed a Yukon on the side of the road on Highway 49 at Hargraves Corner. As the deputy approached the vehicle he observed a male subject in the vehicle with a burnt glass pipe with a white powdery residue. When he came into contact with the subject he identified as 68-year-old Charles R. Camp of Piggott. After a search of the vehicle, a small container with a white crystal-like substance, and a Smith & Wesson automatic pistol were found. Mr. Camp was arrested on following charges: Felony possession of drug paraphernalia, Felony possession of a controlled substance and simultaneous Possession of drugs and firearm and was transported to Greene County Sheriff’s Department.
Active week for Sheriff Dept.
The following press releases were submitted by Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole. On Wednesday, May 3 at 11:12 a.m.
Iowa woman injured in car-train collision
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call on May 3rd at 6:58 p.m. concerning a car hit by a train on County Road 478. The Sheriff’s Department, Rector Police Department, and Rector First Responders, responded to the call. Upon arrival they discovered 32-year-old Yolanda Handley of Springfield, Iowa, still in the vehicle. She was awake and alert. She was transported by ambulance to the Rector airport and airlifted to the Med in Memphis.
CCAC awards four scholarships to local graduates
As Clay County Arts Council scholarship applicants displayed in 2023, the future of arts utilization in career opportunities is expanding along multiple pathways. From the challenge of and appreciation for creating and playing music, to the use of painting and creative writing in marketing, and the boom seen in digital design, all have shaped the lives of the applicants.
CMS Students of the Month for April
April CMS Students of the Month are Lyman Parks, 5th grade; Kabel Manatt, 6th grade, Eli Wright, 7th grade; and Charlie Brickley, 8th grade. .
MTT students earn medals from Arkansas SkillsUSA
POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) Machine Tool and Technology (MTT) students traveled to the Arkansas SkillsUSA Skill and Leadership Conference in Hot Springs recently to accept medals for competitions won earlier in the month.
CORNING SCHOOL MENU – MAY 15tH-19th
BREAKFAST: MONDAY: Egg, Sausage, Cheese and Potato Empanada OR Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk TUESDAY: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Link, Toast OR Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Pizza OR Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk THURSDAY: Emoji Waffles OR Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk FRIDAY: Muffin OR Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH: MONDAY: Cheeseburgers, Fries or Tots, Carrot Sticks, Cookie, Fruit TUESDAY: Beef Nachos, Pinto Beans, Lettuce/ Tomatoes, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Chicken Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Fruit THURSDAY: Chicken Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Fresh Broccoli, Lettuce/Tomato Cup, Fruit FRIDAY: Ravioli, Hot Roll, Whole Baked Potato, Carrot Sticks, Fruit, .