Several family histories have been submitted for publication in the Clay County, Arkansas – History & Families 150th Anniversary history book according to the 150th Anniversary Book Committee of the Clay County Genealogy and Historical Society.
On July 16, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Clay County Sheriff’s Department and an Arkansas Game and Fish officer went to 315 N. Third Street in Datto. The Game and Fish officer had information of possible Game Violation. They contacted 51-year-old Lance Wayne Anderson and 49-year-old Shelly Renee Malone who reside at the residence. Mr. Anderson is on Parole and a Search Wavier on file, the officers advised him they were going to conduct a search of the residence. After the search Lance Anderson and Shelly Malone were taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were transported to The Clay County Detention Center.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has reported an eight-year-old child drowned while swimming with friends at Cottonwood Point, a locally known spot in the St. Francis River at St. Francis. The Sheriff’s Department received a call at approximately 4:04 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. It was reported the boy had gone under the water and had not resurfaced.
Danny Crossno’s goats, Ice Cube, Vanilla Ice and Snoop Dogg, may have cool names, but their performance at the NEA Summer Swelter was sizzling. Crossno’s three goats each walked away with 1st place in their weight classes on Saturday, July at Westside High School.
The Board of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center to invite citizens to discuss the future of the Corning 4th of July Homecoming Picnic. The public is encouraged to share their constructive ideas and thoughts on the future of the July Homecoming Picnic.
The Clay County Courier won four awards among the state’s medium- sized weekly newspapers in the Arkansas Press Association’s Better Newspaper Editorial Contest. Winners were announced at the conclusion of the APA’s annual convention in Little Rock on Saturday, July 22.
06/01/2023 - Larry R. Wilson of Piggott was cited on Driving on Suspended Driver’s License. 06/01/2023 - Teka Calhoun of Rector was arrested for Felony Violation of Probation. 06/01/2023 - Gary Jackson of Corning was arrested for Felony Failure to Appear on Revocation of Probation for Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree, Domestic Battery 3rd. 06/01/2023 - William R Southerly of Marmaduke was arrested for Misdemeanor Failure to Appear. 06/01/2023 - Rodney Thrasher of Rector was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Fleeing, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana Misdemeanor. 06/02/2023 - Austin Ross of Corning was arrested on Battery 3rd. 06/02/2023 - Thomas Stokes of Greenway was arrested for MisdemeanorFailuretoAppear.
Small towns are little different from other towns. They are communities of people that reflect different lifestyles, different goals, different personalities and different backgrounds. They should not be used to weaponize politics or beliefs. We have way too much of it in our country now without any more of it. In a time far away, when I was young, people had different beliefs and goals as well. Yeah, imagine that, all those old codgers and ladies once had lives as well. Many of us, when we were young, had egos that were a bit over-inflated as well as some of you do. You know who you are, I don’t intend to point fingers. Yeah, I know, another old fogey talking. But go study a bit of history of this country. If you will look at growth, you will find the slowest times were when we were in conflict politically, morally, or strategically. And our fastest growth was when we became united. Now, if you look at our Congress, you will see a body that is not legislating. You will see a body that is full of contention that resembles a farmer in few districts of Clay County, Arkansas, that is standing up to his knees in black gumbo mud. His load is so wearisome and heavy, he can’t walk and carry the load. And when you have entertainers that seek to direct their followers with lyrics that incite messages of dissension, that is not helpful. Yes, I know, it has been done by both sides of society. But, it has never been productive in my mind. If you are an artist, and have a talent with words and music, to me it seems you should be using that talent to unite people into an effort to promote progress. We need progress, terribly.
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 I really had an enjoyable time at the Clay County Electric meeting, last Friday.
Ever since the news broke that Corning and JV Rockwell Publishing had closed up shop, I have answered and fielded questions about the future of the Courier from concerned residents. I more than appreciate the concern.