January 2024
Green named FNB Tournament Player of the Game
Seth Green was named First National Bank Tournament Player of the Game on Saturday, January 13. Green helped the Bobcats pick up a victory during the tournament in the game against Southland. Corning beat Southland by a score of 74-52. Green scored 14 points and grabbed several rebounds.
Lady Bobcats sting Hornets in overtime
The Corning Lady Bobcats traveled to Harrisburg on Thursday, January 11 to beat the Lady Hornets; 57-55 in overtime. After only playing one game in the previous 23 days due to Christmas break, the Lady Bobcats pulled out the win against Harrisburg. The score was 55-55 going into the fifth quarter overtime that ended in a victory as a result of a game-winning rebound and 2-point shot by Presley Martin. Coach Jerry Songer stated the Lady Cats made some nice passes into the post and good offense for the win. The win placed Corning at 12-5 overall, 6-0 Conference.
Bobcats win against Southland in FNB Tournament; 74-52
The First National Bank Tournament was held at Bobcat Gymnasium on Saturday, January 13 with games starting at 12:15 pm. The Bobcats played Southland at 7:45 p.m.
State Capitol Week in Review
LITTLE ROCK – The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding. Lawmakers conduct the thorough review every two years, with the help of legislative staff.
From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge
This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee held a meeting to discuss concealed carry laws in Arkansas. This meeting was part of a series of meetings held as part of the Arkansas Firearms and Concealed Carry Laws Study.
Full Circle
Living in a moment Normally every 24 or so hours your life begins again. Throughout your life you will follow a similar pattern, often in different settings, colors, smells, and temperatures.
Poll worker trainings scheduled
It’s time for Poll Worker training. In order to work at a poll in any election for the next 2 years, you must attend one of these 2 scheduled trainings. Training is only good for 2 years. The first training will be Saturday, January 27, at the Piggott Community Center. The training will start at 1:00 p.m. and continue until completed. The second training will be held at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center in Corning on Saturday, February 3 from 1:00 p.m. until completed. Please contact the County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at (870) 240-3295 for more information.
Clay County Sheriff Department December Report
12/01/2023: Billy Brewer of Piggott was cited for Hazardous Driving. 12/02/2023: Trucker Flood of Kennett, MO was arrested for Failure to Appear on Failure to Pay Registration Fees.
Court date postponed for Piggott women
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, the court date for Joyce Parks and Rhonda Parks has been postponed to April 12 at the request of their attorney. The Piggott Police Department obtained felony warrants for the two women on Sept. 19, 2023, for first degree false imprisonment, terroristic threatening and third degree domestic battery involving two juveniles.