It was a beautiful day for golf with low humidity and sunny skies over the Victory Lake Golf Course for the 1st Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The tournament, a 4-Man Scramble, was a 50/50 raffle with paid flights.
The annual Clay County Extension Service row crops field day near Corning took place Wednesday, July 24th. The event was in one location this year, Chad Price farm, North of Corning near Moark. The event featured rice, soybeans and corn. Crop variety plots were established early in the year in preparation for this event. I rely on the support of local farmers who volunteer their time and resources to make this happen and I greatly appreciate their help. Around 50 people were in attendance including local farmers, crop consultants and industry personnel. Updates on new varieties and technology were presented. Much of the discussion centered around pest control. Insect pests in corn and soybeans have increased in the area and control strategies were presented. It’s always nice to have local on-farm data to look at when deciding on what crops and varieties to plant next year. The plots will be taken to yield and available for producers at the end of the season. This is also an opportunity for local producers to visit with Extension specialists and company representatives in person. The following day we had a field day featuring cotton on the East side of the county. Many producers around Corning are interested in growing cotton again. In fact, there is already some cotton planted this year near Datto. Cotton acres are increasing in Clay County.
A recent survey by the National Retail Foundation revealed that families plan to spend an average of $875 for children starting or returning to school. This time of year can be financially burdensome for many families across Arkansas.
In our fast-paced world, where decisions shape the future, the act of voting stands as a cornerstone of democracy. The Bible, while not explicitly mentioning modern electoral processes, offers profound guidance on the principles that should guide believers in their civic duties.
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas sales tax holiday this year will be on the first weekend in August, Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4. Consumers will not have to pay sales tax on any articles of clothing that cost less than $100.
King- Arlo Ridge Dean from Charleston, MO 1st- Izen Carter Mayfield from Greenway, AR 2nd- Zander Grey from Campbell, MO 3rd- Eli Cole from Piggott, AR .
Queen- Baelor Belle Bishop from Paragould, AR 1st- Eliza Jean Haley from Rector, AR 2nd- Brinlee Thompson from Malden, MO 3rd- Wren McEarl from Piggott, AR .
Queen- Jaycee McMillian from Farmington, MO 1st- Chloe Del Hendrix from Holcomb, MO 2nd- Jillian Osborn from Rector, AR 3rd- Kimber Green from Marmaduke, AR 4th- Mabrey Patrick from Campbell, MO .
Queen - Meredith Reece Standley from Piggott, AR 1st- Sailor Renee Tibbett from Piggott, AR 2nd - Lennon Gilmore from Jonesboro, AR 3rd - Conley Anne Vaughn from Rector, AR 4th - Shylor Buchanan from Gideon, MO .
King - Callen Christian from Jonesboro, AR 1st - Riley Small from Kennett, MO 2nd - Stetson Simpson from Greenway, AR 3rd - Asher Lee Haywood from Jonesboro, AR .