Private Moscow by James Patterson (also available in large print) The Bourne Defiance by Robert Ludlum’s Break of Day by Colleen Coble Secrets In The Dark by Heather Graham Prom Mom by Laura Lippman After Death by Dean Koontz Peg and Rose Stir Up Trouble by Laurien Berenson Pink Lemonade Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke Western
Most of the laws passed during this year’s legislative session took effect, Tuesday, August 1. The 890 acts passed this year include: Act 131, which restricts adult-oriented performances Act 195, which repeals the parental-consent requirement for minors under 16 seeking employment Act 247, a ban on gender- affirming care for minors Act 286, the Seizure Safe Schools Act, which better prepares schools to address seizures Act 353, a ban on drop boxes for absentee ballots Act 392, the Liza Fletcher Act, which creates a rapid-DNA testing pilot program Act 514, the CROWN Act, which bans hair discrimination in public schools and higher ed institutions Act 542, a ban on using preferred pronouns in schools without parental consent Act 619, a “bathroom” bill targeting trans Arkansans Act 642, the Coach Safely Act, which improves safety for student athletes Act 687, which increases penalties for child-labor violations If you hate yourself, you can read through all 890 new laws here: https:// www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ Acts/SearchByRange (They’re not all bad.
The Clay County Junior Fair Board will be hosting a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at the commercial building on the Clay County Fairgrounds. Vendor fee is set at $35 with community entry fee being a small donation to the Clay County Junior Fair Board Scholarship Fund. Small concessions will be available. Those interested may contact Reagan at 870-324- 1415 or Erin at 870-324- 3363 to reserve a space.
The Arkansas Department of Education is accepting feedback on rules governing the state’s new school voucher program that takes effect on August 1. The department will hold two public comment hearings at its offices on Friday, August 25—one at 9:00 AM and one at 5:30 PM.
There are three types of fun. Type 1 fun is great while it’s happening and enjoyable afterwards when you think back on it.
Tate Taylor enjoys the free small library near Red Taylor Ford. The library was provided by a grant awarded to Corning Schools through the Successful Outcomes for Arkansas Readers (SOAR) program.
By PAM LOWE Clay County Courier Following the public meeting hosted by the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce on July 27, Chamber President Amanda Wiedeman provided the financial report for the 2023 Homecoming Picnic. As discussed during the meeting, the picnic earned $41,420.64.
